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Operating
Instructions
(cont'd)
Temperature
Regulation
Due to the nature of the typical gaswater heater, the water tem-
_oeraturein certain situations may var_ up to 30°F higher or
wet at the point of use such as, bathtuns, showers, sink, etc.
This means that when the temperature adjustment dial is set at
the mark approximating 120°F, the actual water temperature at
any hot water tap could be as high as 150°F or as low as 90°F.
Any waterheater's intendedpurpose is to heat water.Hot water
is needed for cleaning (bodies, dishes, clothing). Hot water will
present a scald hazard. Depending on the time element, and the
people involved (norton[adults,
children, toddlers, elderly,
infirm, etc.) scalding may occurat differenttemperatures.
AWARNING
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD," Water heatersare intendedto
producehot water. Water heated to a temperature whichvdU
satisfyclotheswashing,dishwashing,and other sanitizingneeds
can scaldand permanontly injure you_on conta_ Sornepeo-
ple are more likelyto be penmnently injuredbyhot water than
others.These include the elderly,children,the infirm,or physical-
lylmontally handicapped. I f anyoneusinghot water in your home
fits intooneof thesegroupsor if there isa localcodeor state law
requiring a certaintemperaturewater at the hot water taR then
youmust take specialpmcautior_ In additionto usingthe Iowes_
possible temperature settingthat satisfies yourhot water needs
a meanssuchasa mixingvalve,shouldbe usedat the hot watel
tapsusedbythese peopleor at the water heater.Mixingvalves
are available at plumbingsupply or hardwarestores.Followman-
ufacturers instructions for installation of the valves. Before
changing the factory setting on the thermostat, read the
I'q'emperatureRegulation" sectionin thismanual.
AWARNING
Neverallowsmallchildren to usea hot wotertap, or to draw
[ theirownbathwater.Neverleavea childor handicapped per-
I sonunattonded ina bathtob or 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 desiredtemperature setting. The mark
(A) HOT indicative of approximately 120°F is the preferred
startin_ point. Some states have a requirementfor a lowerset-
ring. Iryou need hotter water, follow directions for temperature
adjustment, but beware of the warningsin this section.
Turn the water temperature dial clockwise_("-"x_)
to decrease
the temperature,
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
C-Is a thermostat
setting of approximately
150°E
VERY HOT-Is
a thermostat
setting of 1600E It is
recommended
that the dial be set lower
whenever possible.
NOTE: Water
temperature
range of 120°--140°F
recom-
mended by most dishwasher manufacturers.
AWARNING
[
Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to shot off, ]
Ourn OFF"_
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