Operating Instructions (cont'd)
Temperature Regulation
Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water tern-
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petature in certain sltuarlons may vary up to 30 F hight 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°t, 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. De,pending on the time element, and the
people involved (normaiadults,'children, toddlers, elderly,
infirm, etc.) scalding may occur at differenttemperatures.
AWARNING
HOTTERWATERCAN SCALD:Water heatersareintendedto
producehot water,Water heatedto a temperaturewhichwill
satisfyclotheswashing,dishwashing,andothersani6zJngneeds
canscaldand permanentlyinjureyouuponcontact.Somepeo-
plearemorelikelyto bepermanentlyinjuredbyhot water._an
other_Theseincludetheelderly,children,the infirm,or physicai-
ly/mentaEyhandicapped.If anyoneusinghot waterinyourhome
fitsintooneofthesegroupsor ifthereisalocalcodeorstatelaw
requiringacertain temperaturewateratthehotwatertap,then
youmusttakespecialprecaution_In additionto usingthe lowest
possibletemperaturesettingthat satisfiesyourhotwater needs,
a meanssuchasa mixingvalve,shouldbe usedatthe hotwater
tapsusedbythese peopleor at the water heater.Mixingvalves
areavailableat plumbingsupplyor hardv_ stores.Followman.
ufacturersinstructionsfor installationof the valves.Before
changingthe factory setting on the thermostat, read the
"TemperatureRegulation"sectioninthis manual.
Turn the water temperature dial clockwise _./"_) to decrease
the temperatm'e, or counterclockwise (("- _"_) to increase the
temperature.
PILOT LIGHTING-Set here before attempting to light pilot.
• HOT-Is a thermostat setting of approximately
120°F,which will supply hot water at the
most economical temperatures. The
temperature adjustment knob can be
turned lower than "HOT" if desired.
A-Is a thermostat setting of approximately
130°E
B-Is a thermostat setting of approximately
140°E
AWARNING I
Neverallowsmall children to usea hotwater tap,or to draw [
their ownhathwater.Never leavea childor handicappedper-
sonunattendedina bathtubor shower.
The thermostat of this water heater has been factory set at its
lowest position, to reduce the risk of scald injury. It is adjustable
and must be reset to the desired temperature setting. The mark
(•) HOT indicative of approximately 120°F is the preferred
starting point. Some states have a requirement for a lower set-
ting. If you need hotter water, follow directions for temperature
adjustment, but beware of the warnings in this section.
C-Is a thermostat setting of approximately
150°E
VERY HOT-Is a thermostat setting of 160°F. It is
recommended that the dial be set lower
whenever possible.
NOTE: Water temperature range of 1200--140°F recom-
mended by most dishwasher manufacturers.
AWARNING
Shouldoverheatingoccuror the gassupplyfailto shutoff,
turn OFF' the manualgascontrolvalveto theappliance.
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