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Tem_ulation
Water
temperature
over
125°F
(52°0) can cause severe burns
instantly resulting in severe injury
or death.
Children,
the
elderly,
and
the
physically
or mentally
disabled
are at highest riskfor scald injury.
Feel
water
before
bathing
or
showering.
Temperature
limiting valves
are
available.
Read instruction manual for safe
temperature setting.
HOTTER
WATER
CAN SCALD:
Water
heaters
are intended
to produce
hot water.
Water
heated
to a temperature
which
will satisfy
clothes
washing,
dish washing,
and other
sanitizing
needs can scald and permanently
injure you upon contact.
Some
people
are more
likely
to be permanently
injured
by hot water
than
others.
These
include
the elderly,
children,
the infirm,
or
physically/mentally
handicapped.
If anyone
using
hot water
in
your home fits into one of these
groups
or if there is a local code
or state law requiring
a certain temperature
water at the hot water
tap, then you must take special
precautions.
In addition
to using
the lowest
possible
temperature
setting
that satisfies
your
hot
water
needs,
some
type of tempering
device,
such as a mixing
valve, should
be used at the hot water taps used by these people
or at the water
heater.
Mixing
valves
are available
at plumbing
supply
or hardware
stores.
Follow manufacturers
instructions
for
installation
of the valves,
Before
changing
the factory
setting
of
the thermostat
see Temperature
Settings
table at right.
Never
allow
small
children
to use a hot water
tap, or to draw
their own bath water.
Never leave a child or handicapped
person
unattended
in a bathtub
or shower.
The
lower
thermostat
is factory
set
at a position
which
approximates
120°F (49°C),
and is adjustable
if a different
water
temperature
is desired.
Read all warnings
in this manual
and on
the water
heating
before
proceeding.
TEMPERATURE
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
ADJUSTABLE
LOWER
THERMOSTAT
(FOR
DUAL ELEMENT
MODELS)
ADJUSTABLE
LOWER
THERMOSTAT
WITH
HIGH LIMIT
FIGURE 27.
Tern erature
Settin
s
NOTE:
Water
temperature
range
of 120°--140°F
(49°-60°C)
recommended
by most dishwasher
manufacturers.
I60°F (71°C)
I50°F (66°C)
140°(60°C)
I30°F (54°C)
I20°F (49°C)
About 1/2 second
About 1-1/2 seconds
Less than 5 seconds
About 30 seconds
More than 5 minutes
Thermostats
The thermostats
of this water
heater
have been
factory
set at
a position
which approximates
120°F (49°C),
to reduce
the risk
of scald
injury.
The
upper
thermostat
is factory
set
at a position
which
approximates
120°F (49°C),
and is adjustable
if a different
water
temperature
is desired.
Read all warnings
in this manual
and on
the water
heating
before
proceeding.
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IL
ADJUSTABLE
UPPER
THERMOSTAT
BEHIND
UPPER
ACCESS
PANEL
PANEL
{DUAL
ELEMENT
MODELS
ONLY)
TEMPERATURE
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
ADJUSTABLE
UPPER THERMOSTAT
FIGURE 26.
U_oer
and Lower Thermostat
Adjustments
(Refer
to thermostat
illustrations
under
"Thermostats"
section)
I
® Before
removing
any
access
panels
or servicing
the
water
heater,
make sure the electrical
supply
to the
water
heater
is
turned "OFF".
" Failure
to do this could result in
death,
serious
bodily
injury,
or
property
damage.
I7
NOTE:
It is not necessary
to adjust
the upper
thermostat.
However,
if it is adjusted
above
the factory
set point
of 120°F
(49°C),
it is recommended
that it not be set higher than the lower
thermostat
setting.
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