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Operating
Instructions
(cont'd)
Temperature
Regulation
Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water tem-
perature in certain situations may vary up to 30°F higher or
lower at the point of use such as, bathtubs, showers, sink, etc.
Turn the water temperature
dial clockwise (_-"',)
to decrease
the temperature,
or counterclockwise
(_"-_)
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°F.
Any water heater's intended purpose is to heat water. Hot water
is needed ior cleaning (bodies, dishes, clothing). Hot water will
present a scald hazard. Depending on the time element, and the
people involved (normaladults,
children,
toddlers, elderly,
infirm, etc.) scalding may occur at different temperatures.
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AWARNING
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD:Water heatersare intendedto
producehot water. Water heated to a temperature whichwill
satisfy clotheswashing, dishwashing, a ndother sanitizing needs
canscaldand permanently injureyou upon contact.Somepeo-
pleare more likelyto be permanently injuredbyhot water than
others.Theseinclude the elderly, c hildren, t he infirm,or physical.
ly/mentally handicapped. If anyoneusing hot water in yourhome
fits intooneof thesegroups or if there isa localcodeor statelaw
requiring a certaintemperaturewater at the hot water tap,then
youmusttake special precautions. In addition to using the lowest
possible t emperature setting that satisfiesyour hot water needs,
a meanssuchasa mixingvalve,shouldbe usedat the hot water
tapsusedby thesepeopleor at the water heater.Mixingvalves
areavailable at plumbing supply or hardware stores.Follow man-
ufacturers instructionsfor installation of the valves.Before
changing the factory setting on the thermostat, read the
'_emperature Regulation" s ection in thismanual
AWARNING
Never allowsmall childrento usea hot water tap, or to draw
their own bath water, Never leavea childor handicapped per-
sonunattendedin a bathtubor shower.
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
1200F 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.
• HOT-
Is a thermostat
setting
of approximately
120°F,
which will supply hot water at the most economi-
cal temperatures.
The temperature
adjustment
knob can be turned
lower than "HOT"
if desired.
A- Is a thermostat
setting of approximately
130°E
B- Is a thermostat
setting of approximately
1400E
C- Is a thermostat
setting of approximately
150°E
VERY HOT-
Is a thermostat
setting of 160°E It is recommend-
ed that the dial be set lower whenever
possible.
NOTE:
Water
temperature
range
of 120°-140°F
recom-
mended
by most dishwasher
manufacturers.
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AWARNING
I
Should overheatingoccur or the gassupplyfail to shut off,
turn "OFF" the manualgascontrolvalveto the appliance.
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