Water Temperature Adjustment - Rheem HG Series Use & Care Manual

WARNING!

WATER TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT

Safety and energy conservation are factors to be considered when selecting the water
temperature setting of 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 F 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.
Mixing valves for reducing point of use water
temperature by mixing hot and cold water in branch
water lines are available. Contact a licensed plumber or
the local plumbing authority for further information.
HOT
BURN
Time/Temperature Relationship in Scalds
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.
NOTE: Households with small children, disabled,
or elderly persons may require a 120°F. or lower
thermostat setting to prevent contact with "HOT"
water.
Maximum water temperatures occur just after
burner has shut off. To find hot water temperature
being delivered, turn on a hot water faucet and
place a thermometer in the hot water stream and
read the thermometer.
The temperature of the water in the heater can be
regulated by setting the temperature dial on the
front of the thermostat. To comply with safety
"Danger Range" "Safety Range"
120°F.
130°F.
110°F.
100°F.
140°F.
U N I T R O L
W A R N I N G
90°F.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE LIGHTING
80°F.
O
150°F.
70°F.
R
160°F.
60°F.
Temperatures are
approximate
DANGER: There is a Hot Water SCALD Potential if
the thermostat is set too high.
More than 5 minutes
1 1 ⁄ to 2 minutes
2
About 30 seconds
About 10 seconds
Less than 5 seconds
Less than 3 seconds
About 1 1 ⁄ seconds
2
About 1 second
regulations the
thermostat was set at
its lowest setting before
water heater was shipped
from the factory.
The illustration at the left
details the approximate
water temperature
for each mark on the
Thermostat Temperature
Dial.
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