Instructions / Assembly

18
Time/Temperature Relationship in Scalds
Water Temperature Time To Produce a Serious Burn
120°F More than 5 minutes
125°F 1
1
/2 to 2 minutes
130°F About 30 seconds
135°F About 10 seconds
140°F Less than 5 seconds
145°F Less than 3 seconds
150°F About 1
1
/2 seconds
155°F About 1 second
Table courtesy of Shriners Burn Institute
Safety Precautions
Do turn off manual gas shut-off valve if
water heater has been subjected to over
heating, fire, flood, physical damage or if the
gas supply fails to shut off.
DO NOT turn on water heater unless it is
completely 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 burners, to avoid vapors lighting.
NOTICE: Flammable vapors can 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.
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: Hotter water
increases the Potential for
Hot Water SCALDS
.
Households with small
children, disabled, or
elderly persons may
require a 120°F or lower
gas control (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 gas control
(thermostat).
Safety and energy conservation
are factors to be considered when
selecting the water temperature
setting of the water heater’s gas
control (thermostat(s)). The lower
the temperature setting, the greater
the savings in energy and operating
costs.
To comply with safety regulations,
the gas control (thermostat) was set
at its lowest setting before the water
heater was shipped from the factory.
The recommended starting point
temperature is 120°F.
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 located
on the water heater near the gas
control thermostat.
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 pages 4 & 17 for more details
and contact a licensed plumber or
the local plumbing authority for
further information.
The chart below may be used as
a guide in determining the proper
water temperature for your home.
Operating the water heater