Instructions / Assembly

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The chart shown above may be used as a guide in
determining the proper water temperature for your
home.
DANGER: Households with small children,
disabled, or elderly persons may require a 120°F
or lower gas control (thermostat) settingto
prevent contact with “HOT” water.
Maximum water temperatures occur just after the
burner has shut off. To find water temperature being
delivered, turn on a hot water faucet and place
a thermometer in the water stream and read the
thermometer.(See page 18 and 19 for more details.)
The temperature of the water in the heater can be
regulated by setting the temperature dial on the front
of the gas control (thermostat). 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 illustration at the left details the approximate
water temperature for each mark on the Gas Control
(Thermostat) Temperature Dial.
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
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DANGER!
WATER TEMPERATURE SETTING
Safety and energy conservation are factors to be considered when selecting the water
temperature setting of a water heater’s gas control. Water temperatures above 125°F
can cause severe burns or death from scalding. Be sure to read and follow the warnings
outlined on the label pictured below. This label is also located on the water heater.
Notice: 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 18 & 19 for more details and contact a licensed
plumber or the local plumbing authority for further
information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
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100°F
90°F
80°F
45°F
110°F
120°F
130°F
140°F
150°F
160°F
Temperatures are approximate
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DANGER:
Hotter water
increases the
potential for Hot
Water SCALDS.