Instructions / Assembly

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Operating the water heater.
Water Temperature Setting…
125°F APPROX.
130°F APPROX.
140°F APPROX.
150°F APROX.
155°F APPROX.
90°F APPROX.
Temperatures are approximate
120°F APPROX.
Maximum water temperatures occur just
after the burner has shut off. To determine
the water temperature, turn on a hot water
faucet and place a thermometer in the
water stream.
The reference mark "Low" represents an
approximate water temperature of 91°F.
The reference mark "Hot" represents an
approximate water temperature of 125°F.
The reference mark "A" represents an
approximate water temperature of 130°F
The reference mark "B" represents an
approximate water temperature of 140°F
The reference mark "C" represents an
approximate water temperature of 150°F
The reference mark "Very Hot" represents
an approximate water temperature of 155°F
A condition known as “stacking” or
“layering” can occur when a series of short
and frequent hot water draws are taken.
The hottest temperature water will be at the
top of the tank, closest to the outlet pipe
delivering hot water to the home.
Stacking can cause this top layer of water
to be hotter than the water toward the
bottom of the tank near the Combination
Gas Control (Thermostat).
Therefore, always remember to test the
water temperature with your hand before
use and remember that hotter water
increases the risk of scald injury.
Also, always supervise young children or
others who are incapacitated.
The Combination Gas Control
(Thermostat) is constructed with a built
in safety shut-off device designed to shut
off the gas supply to the burner if the pilot
flame is extinguished for any reason.
The Combination Gas Control
(Thermostat) is also equipped with a single
use gas shut off device that will shut off the
gas supply to the burner if the water heater
exceeds normal operating temperatures.
Refer to the (Before You Call For Service)
section of this manual, or contact your
dealer.
WARNING: Should overheating occur
or the gas supply fail to shut off, turn
off the manual gas control valve to the
appliance.
If the water heater has been subjected to
fire, flood or physical damage, turn off
the manual gas (shut-off) valve, and do
not operate the water heater again until is
has been checked by a qualified service
technician.
NOTICE: DO NOT use this appliance
if any part has been under water.
Immediately call a qualified installer or
service agency to replace a flooded water
heater. DO NOT attempt to repair the
unit! It must be replaced.