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) setting to 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 19 and 20 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.
!
DANGER: Hotter water increases the potential for
Hot Water SCALDS.
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
D ANGER
!
HOT
Water temperature over 125°
can
cause severe burns
instantly or
death from scalds.
Children, disabled and elderly are
at highest risk of being scalded.
See instruction manual before
setting temperature at water
heater.
Feel water before bathing or
showering.
Temperature limiting valves are
available, see manual.
BURN
F
!
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 17 & 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
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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