Safety Precaution; Water Temperature Setting - LG R5TT20F-SA0 Manual

Heat Pump Water Heater
14. Installation

Safety Precaution

Water Temperature Setting

! DANGER
Water temperature above 125°F can cause severe burns instantly or death from scalding.
Be sure to read and follow the warnings on the label pictured below. This label is also
located on the front of the water heater.
For determining the proper water
temperature for your home, refer to the chart
below.
Temperature
120°F(49°C)
125°F(52°C)
130°F(54°C)
135°F(57°C)
140°F(60°C)
145°F(63°C)
150°F(65°C)
155°F(68°C)
! ! DANGER
Households with the elderly, children, or people with disabilities may require a 120°F or
lower thermostat setting to prevent contact with "HOT" water.
- 60 Hz (R134a)
Time to Produce
a Serious Burn
More than 5 minutes
1 ½ to 2 minutes
About 30 seconds
About 10 seconds
Less than 5 seconds
Less than 3 seconds
About 1 ½ seconds
About 1 second
NOTE
• To reduce point of use water temperature,
Thermostatic Mixing Valves are
recommended. These valves automatically
mix hot and cold water in branch water
lines. It is recommended to use a mixing
valve complying with the Standard for
Temperature Actuated Mixing Valves for
Hot Water Distribution Systems, ASSE
1017. Contact a qualified person or local
plumbing authority for more information.
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