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Operating
Instructions
(cont'd)
Temperature
Regulation
Due to the nature of the t,!pical gas water heater, the water tem-
_oerature in certain situauons may vary up to 30°F higher or
wet at the point of use such as, bathtubs, showers, sink, etc.
Turn the water temperature dial dockwise
(f"-_)
to decrease
the temperature,
or counterdoc.kwise
(4 f _"_) to increase the
temperature.
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
Any water heater'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 (normal adults, children, toddlers, elderly,
infirm, etc.) scalding may occur at different temperatures.
a, WARNING
HOTTERWATER CAN SCALD:. Water heatersareintended to
producehot water. Water heatedto a temperaturewhichwill
satisfy clotheswashing, dishwashing, and othersanitizing needs
canscakland permaneutlyinjureyouupon€ontact.Somepeo-
pleare more likelyto be permanently injured _ hot water than
other_Theseinclude the elderly, c hildren, the infirm,or physicag
ly/mentelly handicapped. If anyone using hot water inyourhome
fitsintooneofthesegroups or ifthere isa localcedeor statelaw
requiring a certaintemperaturewaterat the hotwater_
then
_)umusttake speci_J p recautlon_ In addition to using the lowest
)ossible t emperature.se_ng that satisfies y ourhotwater needs,
t meanssuchasa mixingvalve,should beusedat the hot water
tapsusedby these peopleor at the water heater.Mixingvalves
areavailable at plumbing supplyor hardware storeLFollow man-
ufacturers instructionsfor installationof the valves. Before
changingthe factory setting on the thermostat, read the
'_l"emperature Regulation" s ection in thismanual.
AWARNING
!
Never allowsmallchildrento usea hot water tapsor to draw I
their own bath water. Never leavea childor handicapped per- I
I sonunattendedin a bathtub or shower.
I
• HOT-Is a thermostat setting of approximately 120°F, which
will supply hot water at the most economical tem-
[eratures. The tempe,,_ture adjustment knob can
e turned lower than HOT" if desired.
A-Is a thermostat setting of approximately 130°E
B-Is a thermostat setting of approximately 140°E This is the
lowest setting for supply of hot water to dishwashers.
C--Is a thermostat setting of approximately 150°E
VERY HOT-Is a thermostat setting of 160°E It is recommended
that the dial be set lower whenever possible.
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.
AWARNING
Shouldoverheatingoccur or the gassupplyfail to shut off,
tum "OFF the manualgascontrolvalveto the appliance.
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