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Never allow small children to use a hot water tap, or to draw their
own bath water. Never leave a child or handicapped person
unattended in a bathtub or shower.
NOTE: A water temperature range of 120°F-140°F (49°C-
60°C) is recommended by most residential dishwasher
manufacturers.
The thermostat of this water heater has been factory set at its
lowest position (PILOT LIGHTING). It is adjustable and must be
reset to the desired temperature setting to reduce the risk of scald
injury. The mark ( ) indicative of approximately 120°F (49°C)
is preferred starting point. Some states have a requirement for
a lower setting.
Turn the water temperature dial clockwise ( ) to decrease
the temperature, or counterclockwise ( ) to increase the
temperature.
Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to shut off, turn
off the manual gas control valve to the appliance.
FIGURE 22.
Time to Produce 2nd & 3rd
TemperatureSetting DegreeBurnsonAdultSkin
VERY HOT = approx. 160°F (71°C) About 1/2 second
C = approx. 150°F (66°C) About 1-1/2 seconds
B = approx. 140°F (60°C) Less than 5 seconds
A = approx. 130°F (54°C) About 30 seconds
= approx. 120°F (49°C) More than 5 minutes
LOW = approx. 80°F (27°C) ----------------
FIGURE 23.
TemperatureRegulation
Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water
temperature in certain situations may vary up to 30°F (16.7° C)
higher or lower at the point of use such as, bathtubs, showers,
sink, etc.
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended
to produce hot water. Water heated to a temperature which
will satisfy space heating, clothes washing, dish washing, and
other sanitizing needs can scald and permanently injure you
upon contact. Some people are more likely to be permanently
injured by hot water than others. These include the elderly,
children,theinrm,orphysically/mentallyhandicapped.If
anyoneusinghotwaterinyourhometsintooneofthese
groups or if there is a local code or state law requiring a certain
temperature water at the hot water tap, then you must take
special precautions. In addition to using the lowest possible
temperaturesettingthatsatisesyourhotwaterneeds,a
means such as a mixing valve, should be used at the hot water
taps used by these people or at the water heater. Mixing valves
are available at plumbing supply or hardware stores. Follow
manufacturer’sinstructionsforinstallationofthevalves.Before
changing the factory setting on the thermostat, see Figures 22
and 23.
