Water Temperature Setting - Rheem GG50T06PVT Use And Care Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
DANGER!
!

WATER TEMPERATURE SETTING

Safety and energy conservation are factors to be considered when selecting the water
temperature setting of a water heater's thermostat. Water temperatures above 125°F
can cause severe burns or death from scalding. Be sure to read and follow the warnings
outlined on the label pictured below. This label is also located on the water heater.
D A N G E R
!
Water temperature over 125°
can cause severe burns
instantly or death from scalds.
Children, disabled and elderly are
at highest risk of being scalded.
See instruction manual before
setting temperature at water
heater.
Feel water before bathing or
showering.
Temperature limiting valves are
available, see manual.
4
HOT
BURN
F (52°C)
Time/Temperature Relationship in Scalds
Water Temperature Time To Produce a Serious Burn
120°F
125°F
130°F
135°F
140°F
145°F
150°F
155°F
Table courtesy of Shriners Burn Institute
The chart shown above may be used as a guide in
determining the proper water temperature for your
home.
DANGER: Households with small children,
!
disabled, or elderly persons may require a 120°F
or lower gas control (thermostat) setting to
prevent contact with "HOT" water.
Maximum water temperatures occur just after the
burner has shut off. To find water temperature being
delivered, turn on a hot water faucet and place a
thermometer in the water stream and read the
thermometer. (See page 24 and 25 for more details.)
Notice:
Mixing valves are available for reducing
point of use water temperature by mixing hot and
cold water in branch water lines. Contact a licensed
plumber or the local plumbing authority for further
information.
!
water increases the
potential for Hot
Water SCALDS.
Valve Set
Estimated
Point
Temperature
LOW 90°F
● 98°F
● 105°F
● 113°F
HOT 120°F
130°F
A
B 140°F
C 150°
VERY HOT 160°F
More than 5 minutes
1 / to 2 minutes
1
2
About 30 seconds
About 10 seconds
Less than 5 seconds
Less than 3 seconds
About 1 / seconds
1
2
About 1 second
DANGER: Hotter
Burns on Adult Skin
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More than 5 minutes
About 30 seconds
Less than 5 seconds
About 1-1/2 seconds
About 1/2 second