Water Heater - Gas Water Heater User Manual

Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the
water temperature in certain situations may vary up to
30°F higher or lower at the point of use such as, bathtubs,
showers, sink, etc,
This means that when the temperature adjustment dial is
set at the mark approximating 120° F, the actual water
temperature at any hot water tap could be as high as
150°F or as low as 90°E
Any water heater's intended purpose is to heat water_ Hot
water is needed for cleaning (bodies, dishes, clothing).
Hot water will present a scald hazard. Depending on the
time element, and the people involved (normal adults,
children, toddlers, elderly, infirm, etc.) scalding may
occur at different temperatures..
WARNING
HOTTERWATERCAN SCALD:Water heatersare intended to
producehot water. Water heated to a temperaturewhich
will satisfyclotheswashing, dishwashing,andother sanitiz-
ingneedscan scaldand permanentlyinjureyou uponcon-
tact. Somepeopleare morelikely robe permanently injured
by hotwater thanothers.Theseincludethe elderly,children,
the infirm, or physically/mentallyhandicapped,if anyone
usinghot waterin your homefits into oneofthesegroupsor
if thereis a localcodeor statelaw requiringa certaintem-
peraturewaterat the hot water tap, thenyou musttakespe-
cial precautions.In additionto usingthelowest possibletem-
perature setting that satisfiesyour hot water needs,some
typeof temperingdevice,suchas a mixingvalve,shouldbe
usedat the hot water taps usedby these peopleor at the
waterheater.Mixing valvesare available at plumbing supply
or hardwarestores.Follow manufacturersinstruct]ons for
installation ofthe valves.Beforechangingthe factorysetting
on the thermostat,read the "Temperature Regulation"sec-
tionin thismanual.
WARNING
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Never allow small children to use a hot water tap, or to 1
draw their own bath water. Never leavea child or hand-
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icappedperson unattended in a bathtub or shower,
Turn the water temperature dial clockwise (('_) to
decrease the temperature, or cour_terclockwise (#'_"_)
to increase the temperature.
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V HOT-Is a thermostat setting of approximately
120°F, which will supply hot water at the
most economical temperatures.. The temper-
ature adjustment knob can be turned lower
than "HOT" if desired.
A-Is a thermostat setting of approximately
130°F
B-Is a thermostat setting of approximately
140°E This is the lowest setting for supply of
hot water to dishwashers°
C-Is a thermostat setting of approximately
150°Fo
VERY HOT-Is a thermostat setting of 160°E. It is recom-
mended that the dial be set lower whenever
possible..
NOTE: Residential gas-firedwater heaters will not supply
sanitizing hot water for dishwashers.
The thermostat of this water heater has been factory set at
its lowest position, to reduce the risk of scald injury, tt is
•adjustable and must be reset to the desired temperature
setting. The mark (Y) HOT 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
_f the warnings in this section.
WARNING
Should overheatin_ occur or the gas supply fail to
shut o_'f,turn "OFF' the manual gas control valve to
the appliance.
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