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of the valves. Before changing the factory setting on the
Temperature Regulation section in this
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
their own bath water. Never leave a child or handicapped
person unattended in a bathtub or shower.

  
manufacturers.
The thermostat of this water heater has been factory set at its




is preferred starting point. Some states have a requirement for
a lower setting.


 
temperature.

off the manual gas control valve to the appliance.
FIGURE 21.
Time to Produce 2nd & 3rd
TemperatureSetting DegreeBurnsonAdultSkin
 
 
 
 
 
 
 - - - - - - - -
FIGURE 22.
TemperatureRegulation
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


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



occur at different temperatures.

to produce hot water. Water heated to a temperature which

other sanitizing needs can scald and permanently injure you



anyone using hot water in your home fits into one of these
groups or if there is a local code or state law requiring a certain

special precautions. In addition to using the lowest possible


water taps used by these people or at the water heater.
Mixing valves are available at plumbing supply or hardware
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