Water Temperature Setting - Rheem Single Element Use & Care Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
DANGER!

WATER TEMPERATURE SETTING

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 (51°C)
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 thermostat access panel.
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.
NOTICE: Mixing valves are available for reducing point
of use water temperature by mixing hot and cold water
in branch water lines. 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 (49°C)
125°F (51°C)
130°F (54°C)
135°F (57°C)
140°F (60°C)
145°F (63°C)
150°F (66°C)
155°F (68°C)
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.
! DANGER: Households with small children, disabled,
or elderly persons may require a 120°F (49°C) or lower
thermostat setting to prevent contact with "HOT" water.
The temperature of the water in the heater is
regulated by the adjustable surface mounted
thermostat(s) located behind the jacket access
panel(s). Dual element heaters have two thermostats.
To comply with safety regulations the thermostat(s)
were set at 120°F before the water heater was
shipped from the factory. Canadian models are set
to 140°F (60°C).
Reset button
Thermostat dial
pointer
150°F 90°F
(32°C)
(66°C)
125°F (52°C)
TURN OFF
POWER
BEFORE
Thermostat
SERVICING
protective
cover
! Hotter water increases the potential for
DANGER:
Hot Water SCALDS
.
More than 5 minutes
1½ to 2 minutes
About 30 seconds
About 10 seconds
Less than 5 seconds
Less than 3 seconds
About 1½ seconds
About 1 second
The illustration at the left
shows the temperature
adjustment dial used
for setting the water
temperature.
Refer to the Operating
Instructions in this
manual for detailed
instructions in how to
adjust the thermostat(s).
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