General Safety Precautions - Panasonic 37406 Use & Care Manual

General Safety Precautions
Be sure to readand understandtheentire Use & Care Manualbefore attempting to installor operate this water heater. It may save you timeand cost.
Pay particular attention le the General Safety Precautions Failureto follow these warningscould result in serious bodily injury ordeath. Shouldyou
have problemsunderstandingthe instructions in this manual, or haveany questions, STOP,and 9et help from a qualified inslalleh serviceteohnician,
or the local elechic ud[ity,
I,_ WARNING I
TtMe/TEMPERATURE RELATIONSHIPS IN SCALDS
Gasoline, as well as other flammable materials and liquids
(adhesives, solvents, etc.), and the vapors they produce, are
extremely dangerous. DO NOT handle, use or store gasoline
or other nammable or combustible materials anywhere near
or in the vicinity of a water heater. The arc drawn in the water
heater controls can ignite these vapors. Failure to do so can
result in property damage, bodily injury, or death.
WATER TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT - Safety and energy
conservagon are factors to be considered when selecting the
water temperature setting of water heaters thermostat. Water
tempe_stures above 125°F. can cause severe burns or death
from scalding. Be sure to read and follow the warnings
outlined on the label pictured below. This label is also located
on the water heater near the thermostat access panel
Temperature Time1oPtodsceSerious B urr]
120 ° P. Morethan5 minutes
125 ° F 11/2 fc32 Binute_
130 ° F A®ut 30seconds
135 ° F Aoout10Secor_
140 ° F. Lessthan5 seoo_ds
145°F, Lessthan3 sec,:)nds
150 _F. AbOu111/2 seconds
155 _F. AbOul I second
Tab e cuurte6yof 8hmlarsBum IlSl_le
The chart shown above may be used as a guide in
determiningthe properwatertemperaturefor your home,
Water temperature over 125°F can
cause severe burns instantly or
death from scalds.
Children, disabled and elderly are
at highest risk of being scalded.
See instruction manual before
setting temperature at water
heater.
Feel water before bathing or
showering.
Temperature limiting valves are
available, sea manual,
NOTE: Households with small children, disabled, or elderly
persons may require a 120_F. or lower thermostat setting to
prevent contact with "HOt _' water.
The temperature of the water in the heater is regulated by the
adjustable surface mounted thermostat(s) located behind the
Jacket Access Panet(s), Dual element heaters have two
thermostats. To comply with safety regulations the
thermostat(s) were set at 120° F. before the water heater was
shipped fron_ the factory.
Them]ostatP[otestive
Co_er _ _) 333errnoslat Din[
poir4er
The illustration above shows the thermostat and temperature
ediuetmect dial used for setting the water temperature.
There is a Hot Water SCALD Potential if the thermostat is set
too high,
Mixing valves for reducing point of _ water temperature by
mixing hot and cold water in branch water lines are available.
Contact a licensed Mumber or the local Dlurnbine aathorite
for further information.
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