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Service and Adjustment
Temperature
Regulation
_WARNING
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are
intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a tem-
perature which will satisfyspaceheating, clotheswashing,
dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald and
permanently injure you upon contact. Some people are
more likely to be permanently injured by hot water than
others. These include the elderly, children, the infirm, or
physically/mentally handicapped. If anyone using hot
water in your home fits into one of these groups or if
there is a local code or state law requiring a certain tem-
perature water at the hot water tap, then you must take
special precautions. In addition to using the lowest possi-
ble temperature
setting that satisfies your hot water
needs, a means such as a mixing valve, shall be used at
the hot water taps used by these people or at the water
heater. Mixing valves are available at plumbing supplyor
hardware stores. Follow manufacturers instructions for
installation of the valves. Before changing the factory set-
ting on the thermostat,
read the "Temperature
Regulation" sectionin this manual.
AWARNING
I
Never allow small children to use a hot water tap, or to I
draw their own bath water. Never leave a child or handi-
cappedperson unattended in a bathtub or shower.
Thermostats
The lower thermostat is factory set at its lowest position which
approximates 120°F (Hot) andis adjustable if a different water
temperature is desired. Read all warnings in this manual and on
the water heater before proceeding,
Temperature
Settings
HOT-Is
a thermostat setting of approximately
120°F,
which will supply hot water at the most economi-
cal temperatures.
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 1500E
VERY HOT-Is a thermostat setting of approximately 160°F. It
is recommended that the dial be set lower when
ever possible.
NOTE: Water temperature
range of 120°--140°F
recom-
mended by most dishwasher manufacturers.
Upper Thermostat
Adjustment
The thermostats of this water heater have been factory set at
their lowest position which approximates 120°F (Hot) to reduce
the risk of scald injury.
The upper thermostat is factory set at its lowest position which
approximates 120°F (Hot) and is adjustable if a different water
temperature is desired. Read all warnings in this manual and on the
water heating before proceeding.
NOTE: It is not necessary to adjust the upper thermostat.
However, if it is adjusted above the factory
set point of
120°F (HOT) is is recommended that it not be set higher
than the lower thermostat setting.
The upper thermostat
is adjustable
if a different
water tempera-
ture
is desired.
Read all warnings
in the "Temperature-
Regulation" section before proceeding.
1. Turn "OFF"
the electrical
power to the water heater at the
junction
box.
2. Take "OFF" the access panel.
3. The slotted
adjustment
(using a screwdriver)
can be turned
clockwise
(_,,._ jJ)
to increase
the temperature
setting
or
counter
clockwise
(k,,._.._)
to decrease
the temperature
setting.
4. Replace the access panel.
5. Turn "ON"
the power supply.
UPPER THERMOSTAT
ADJUSTABLE
BEHIND
UPPER ACCESS PANEL
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