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preferred starting point. See Figure 25. Some states have a
requirement for a lower setting.
Turn the water temperature dial clockwise ( t'_ ) to decrease
the temperature, or counterclockwise ( _ ) to increase the
temperature.
Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to shut off, turn
off the manual gas control valve to the appliance.
During tow demand periods when hot water is not being used,
a lower thermostat setting will reduce energy losses and may
satisfy your normal hot water needs.
If hot water use is expected to be more than normal, a higher
thermostat setting may be required to meet the increased
demand.
When leaving your home for extended periods
(vacations, etc.) turn the temperature dial to its lowest
setting. This wilt maintain the water at tow temperatures with
minimum energy losses and prevent the tank from freezing
during cold weather.
1"_ GAS CONTROL KNOB
(OFF-PILOT-ON)
INDEX BAR
TEMPERATURE Dm,a
120°F
TEMPERATURES SHOWN ARE APPROXIMATES AND MAY VARY
110
116
116
122
131
140
149
154
(normal shower temp.)
(pain threshold)
35 minutes
1 minute
5 seconds
2 seconds
1 second
instantaneous
45 minutes
5 minutes
25 seconds
5 seconds
2 seconds
1 second
(U.S.GovernmentMemorandum, C.RS.C.,Peter L Armstrong, Sept. 15,1978)
FIGURE 25.
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