Instructions / Assembly

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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.
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: 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 page 4 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.