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Operating
Instructions
(cont'd)
Temperature
Regulation
Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water tem-
_oerature in certain situations may vary up to 30*F higher or
wet 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" F, the actual water temperature at
any hot water tap could-be as high as 150OF 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. Depending on the time element, and the
people involved
(normaladults,
children,
toddlers,
elderly,
infirm, etc.) scalding may occur at different temperatures.
Turn the water temperature dial dockwise___'x,)
to decrease
the temperature,
or counterdockwise
(€"-_"_)
to increase the
temperature.
AWARNING
HOI-I'ER WATER CAN SCALD:Water heatorsam imended_
producehot watt. Water heated to a temperature which will
satisfyclotheswashln_ dishwashinl_andother sanitizing needs
c_ scakl and_
injure you upeo coutuct, Some peo-
ple are more likelyto be permanendy injuredby hot water than
others.These incJude the elderly,children, the infirm,or physical-
lylmentelly ban&capped, If anyone using hot water in your home
fits Intoone ofthasegruupsor if there is a localcodeor state law
requiringa certaintemperatere water at the hot water tap,then
ou must take special p mcau_om. In additionto usingthe lowest
mssibie temperature settingthat salariesyour hot water need_
meanssuchas a mixingvalve,shouldbe usedat the hot water
taps usedbythese people or at the water heater.Mixingvalves
are available at plumbingsupply or hardwarestore_ Followman.
ufacturers instructions for installation of the valves. Before
changing the factory sett ng on the thermostat, read the
'q'emperatureRegulation" sectionin this manual.
AWARNING
NeveraJlow smaJl children to ucea hot water tap,or to draw
theirownbathwater,Neverleavea child or handicapped per-
sonunattended in a bathtub 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 desired temperature setting. The mark
(V) HOT
indicative of approximately
120*F is the preferred
starting point. Some states have a requirement
for a lower set-
ting. ffyou need hotter water, follow directions for temperature
adjustment, but beware of the warnings in this section.
• HOT-Is
a thermostat
setting of approximately
1200F,
which will supply hot water at the most economi-
cal 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 approxitoately
140°E
C- Is a thermostat setting of apprc.xitoately 15O°F.
VERY HOT-
Is a thermostat setting of 160°E It is recommend-
ed that the dial he set lower wherever possible.
NOTE: Water
temperature
range of 120°-1400F
recom-
me_uled by most disltwasher manufuctnrers,
•,WARNING
]
Shouldoverheating occuror the gassupply fail to shutoff,I
turn 'OFF themant_gascontroivaJvetotheappllance.
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