Important Safetyinformation - GE GeoSpring GEH50DEED Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETYINFORMATION.
READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
A WARNING!
Foryour safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent
property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
Be sure to read and understand the entire Owner's Manual before attempting to install or operate this water heater. It may save you
time and cost. Pay particular attention to the Safety Instructions. Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious bodily injury
or death. Should you have problems understanding the instructions in this manual, or have any questions, STOPand get help from a
qualified service technician or the local electric utility.
WA TE!? TEMPERATUREADJUSTMENT
Safety and energy conservation are factors to be considered when selecting the water temperature setting via the water heater's
user interface. 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 near the top of the tank.
HOT
Water temperature over 125°F can
cause severe burns instantly or
death from scalds.
The electronic temperature control
setting usually approximates tap
water temperature. However,
factors could cause water
temperature to reach 160°F
regardless of the control setting.
Always feel water before bathing
and showering.
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.
Time/Temperature Relationship in Scalds
(.Temperature
120°F (49°C)
125°F (52°C)
130°F (54°C1
135°F (57°C)
140°F (60°C)
145°F (63°C)
150°F (66°C)
155°F (68°C)
Tabb courtesy ofShriners Burn I nstitute
Time to Produce a serious Burn
IViore than 5 minutes
1-1/2 to 2 minutes
About 30 seconds
About 10 seconds
Less than 5 seconds
Less than 3 seconds
About 1-1/2 seconds
About 1 second
The chart shown above may be used as a guide in determining
the proper water temperature for your home.
Thermostat has been set at the factory to 120°F (49°C)to reduce
the risk of scald injury.
NOTE."Households with small children, disabled or elderly
persons may require a 120°/: (4906) or lower thermostat setting
to prevent contact with "HOT" water.
A nA M f,_m
_L U/_ I V _F-_[ : Thereis a Hot Water SCALD Potential if
the control water temperature is set too high.
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