Instructions / Assembly

17
Safety Precautions
Do turn off manual gas shut-off valve
if water heater has been subjected to
overheating, fire, flood, physical
damage or if the gas supply fails to
shut off.
DO NOT turn on water heater unless
it is filled with water.
DO NOT turn on water heater if cold
water supply shut-off valve is closed.
DO NOT allow combustible materials
such as newspaper, rags or mops to
accumulate near water heater.
DO NOT store or use gasoline or
other flammable vapors and liquids,
such as adhesives or paint thinner, in
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
If such flammables must be used,
open doors and windows for
ventilation, and all gas burning
appliances in the vicinity should be
shut off including their pilot lights, to
avoid vapors lighting.
NOTICE: Flammable vapors may be drawn
by air currents from surrounding areas to
the water heater.
If there is any difficulty in
understanding or following the
Operating Instructions or the Care and
Cleaning section, it is recommended
that a qualified person or serviceman
perform the work.
Operating the water heater
!
CAUTION: Hydrogen gas can be produced in a hot water system served by this water heater that has not been used
for a long period of time (generally two weeks or more). HYDROGEN GAS IS EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE!! To
dissipate such gas and to reduce risk of injury, it is recommended that the hot water faucet be opened for several
minutes at the kitchen sink before using any electrical appliance connected to the hot water system. If hydrogen is
present, there will be an unusual sound such as air escaping through the pipe as the water begins to flow. DO NOT
smoke or use an open flame near the faucet at the time it is open.
DANGER:
There is a hot water
scald potential if the
thermostat is set too
high. Households with
small children,
disabled, or elderly
persons may require a
120°F. or lower
thermostat setting to
prevent contact with
HOT water.
Water Temperature Setting
The temperature of the water in the
water heater can be regulated by setting
the temperature dial on the front of the
thermostat.
Safety and energy conservation are factors
to be considered when selecting the water
temperature setting of the water heater’s
gas control (thermostat). The lower the
temperature setting, the greater the savings
in energy and operating costs.
To comply with safety regulations the gas
control (thermostat) was factory set at
120°F. or less where local codes require.
This is the recommended starting point.
Water temperatures above 125°F. can
cause severe burns or death from scalding.
Be sure to read and follow the warnings
outlined in this manual and on the label
on the water heater. This label is located
on the water heater near the gas control
(thermostat) access panel.
Mixing valves are recommended for
reducing point of use water temperature by
mixing hot and cold water in branch water
lines. It is recommended that a mixing
valve complying with the Standard for
Temperature Actuated Mixing Valves for
Hot Water Distribution Systems, ASSE
1017 be installed. See page 4 for more
details and contact a licensed plumber or
the local plumbing authority for further
information.
The chart on the next page may be used
as a guide in determining the proper water
temperature for your home.