User`s guide

Instructions for Operation (cont'd)
Temperature Regulation
Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water Turn the water temperature dial clockwise (_-"%) to
temperature in certain situations may vary up to 30°F higher or decrease the temperature, or counterclockwise (("_) to
lower at the point of use such as, bathtubs, showers, sink, etc. increase the temperature.
This means that when the temperature adjustment dial is set J]-[1 F-GAS CONTROL
at the mark approximating 120 ° F, the actual water tempera- _ KNOB
ture at any hot water tap could be as high as 150°F or as low
as 90°F.
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Any water heater's intended purpose is to heat water. Hot
water is oeeded for cleaning (bodies, dishes, clothing). Hot E i _
water will present a scald hazard. Depending on the time ele-
ment, and the people involved (normal adults, children, tod-
dlers, elderly, infirm, etc.) scalding may occur at different
temperatures. _¢_'_'W_ WATER
TEMPERATURE
_ADJUSTWG DIAL)
&WARNING
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are PILOT LIGHTING- Set here before attempting to light
intended to produce hot water• Water heated to a pilot.
temperature which will satisfy clothes washing, dish
washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald and
i permanently injure you upon contact. Some people Time to Produce 2nd &
are more likely to be permanently injured by hot 3rd Degree Barnson
water than others. These include the elderly, children, Temperature Setting Adult Skin
the infirm, or physically/mentally handicapped If l
anyone usmg hot water m your home fits mto one of VERY HOT= approx. 160°F About 1/2 second
I these groups or if then is a local code or state law] C = approx• 150°F About 1-1/2 seconds
requiring a certain temperature water at the hot I B = approx• 140°F Less than 5 seconds
water tap, then you must take special precautions. In A = approx. 130°F About 30 seconds
addition to using the lowest possible temperature
se_ing that satisfies your hot water needs, a means • = approx. 120°F More than 5 minutes
such as a mixing valve, should be used at the hot LOW-- approx. 80°F ..........
water taps used by these people or at the water
heater. Mixing valves are available at plumbing sup-
ply or hardware stores. Follow manufacturers instruc- NOTE: Water temperature range of 1200-140"F (49°-60°C)
tions for installation of the valves. Before changing recommendedbymost dishwasher manufacturers.
the factory setting on the thermostat, read the
I "Temperature Regulation" section in this manual.
_WARNING
&WARNING Should overheating occuror the gas supplyfail to shutoff
turn "OFF"the manualgascontrelvalveto the appliance.
Never allow small children to use a hot water tap,
or to draw their own bath water• Never leave a
child or handicapped person unattended in a bath- I
tub or shower. I
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 set-
ting. The mark (•) indicative of approximately 120°F is the
preferred starting point. Some states have a requirement for a
lower setting. If you need hotter water, follow directions for
temperature adjustment, but beware of the warnings in this
section.
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