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Operating
Instructions
(cont'd)
Temperature
Regulation
Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water tem-
_oewrature in certain situations may vary up to 30°F higher or
er at the point of use such as, bathtubs, showers, sink, etc.
This means that when the temperature adjustment dial is set at
the mark approximating 120°F,the actual water temperature at
any hot water tap could be as high as 150°F or as low as 90°E
Turn
the water
temperature
dial dockwise
_.__"_)
to decrease
the temperature,
or counterclockwise
(4"-
_'_) to increase
the
temperature.
Any water beater's intended purpose is to heat water. Hot water
is needed for cleaning (bodies, dishes, clothing). Hot water will
present a scald hazard. Depending on the time element, and the
people involved
(normaladults,
children,
toddlers,
elderly,
infirm, etc.) scalding may occur at different temperatures.
AWARNING
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD:. W ater heatersare intendedto
producehot water. Water heated to a tempere_urewhich will
satisfyclotheswashing,dishwashing,andother sanitizing needs
can scaldand permanentlyinjure you uponcontact.Some peo-
ple are more likelyto be permanentlyinjuredby hot water than
other-, These include the elder_, children,the infirm,or physical-
ly/mentally handicapped. I f anyoneusinghot water in yourhome
fits intooneof these groups or if thore isa localcodeor statelaw
requiringa certain temperaturewater at the hot water tap,then
you must take special p receutiom,In additlon to usingthe lewest
possible temperature settingthat satisfies your hot water needs,
a meanssuchas a mixing valve,shouldbe usedat the hot water
taps usedby these peopleor at the wat_ heater.Mixingvalves
are available at plumbingsupply or hardwarestor-,_Followman-
ufacturers instructions for installation of the valves. Before
changing the factory setting on the thermostat, read the
°q'emperature Regulation"sectionin this manual.
AWARNING
I
Neverallow smallchildren to usea hot watertap,or to drawI
theirownbathwater,Neverleavea childor handicapped per-
sununottonded n a bathtob or showor.
The thermostat of this water heater has been factory set at its
lowest position, to reduce the risk of scald injury. It is adjustable
and must be reset to the desired temperature
setting. The mark
(•)
HOT
indicative of approximately 120°F is the preferred
starting point. Some states have a requirement
for a lower set-
ting. If you need hotter water, follow directions for temperature
adjustment, but beware of the warnings in this section.
PILOT LIGHTING-Set
here before attempting to light pilot.
• HOT-Is
a thermostat setting of approximately
120°F, which will supply hot water at the
most economical
temperatures.
The
temperature
adjustment
knob can be
turned lower than "HOT
if desired.
A-Is a thermostat setting of approximately
130°E
B-Is a thermostat setting of approximately
140°E
C-Is a thermostat setting of approximately
150°E
VERYHOT- Is a thermostat setting of 160°F. It is
recommendedthat the dial be set lower
whenever possible.
NOTE: Water temperature
range of 120°--140°F
recom-
mended by most dishwasher manufacturers.
AWARNING
Should overheating occur or the gas supplyfail to shut off,
tom "OFF" the manual gascontrol valve to the appliance.
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