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Operating Instructions (cont'd)
Temperature Regulation
Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water tem-
roerature in certain situations may vary up to 30°F higher or
wer 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 ° E the actual water temperature at
any hot water tap could be as high as 150°F or as low as 90°F.
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 (normal adults, children, toddlers, elderly,
infirm, etc.) scalding may occur at different temperatures.
AWARNING
HOTTERWATERCAN SCALD:Water heatersareintendedto
producehot water.Water heatedto a temperaturewhichwill
satisfyclotheswashing,dishwashing,and othersanitizingneeds
canscaldand permanentlyinjureyouupon contact.Somepeo-
plearemore likelyto bepermanentlyiniuredbyhotwaterthan
others.Theseincludethe elderly,children,theinfirm,or physical-
ly/mentallyhandicapped.Ifanyoneusinghotwaterinyourhome
fits intooneofthesegroupsor ifthereisa localcodeor statelaw
requiringacertaintemperaturewaterat the hotwatertap,then
_oumusttakespecialprecautions.Inadditiontousingthe lowest
_ossibletemperaturesettingthat satisfiesyour hotwaterneeds,
smeanssuchasa mixingvalve,shouldbeusedat thehotwater
tapsusedby these peopleor at the water heater.Mixingvalves
areavailableat plumbingsupplyor hardwarestores.Followman-
ufacturersinstructionsfor installationof the valves.Before
changingthe factory setting on the thermostat, read the
"Temperature Regulation"sectioninthismanual.
AWARNING
Neverallowsmallchildrento usea hot water taR or to draw
their ownbathwater. Never leavea childor handicappedper-
sonunattendedina bathtubor 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
{At) indicative of approximately 120_'F is the preferred starting
point. Some states have a requirement for a lower setting. If you
need hotter water, follow directions for temperature adjustment,
but beware of the warnings in this section.
Turn the water temperature dial clockwise_f"_) to decrease
the temperature, or counterclockwise (_'f -"0 to increase the
temperature.
PILOT
LIGHTING - Set here before lighting pilot.
At
A
is a thermostat setting of approximately
120°E which will supply hot water at the
most economical temperatures. The tempera-
ture adjustment knob can be turned lower
than 120°F ifdeslred.
Is a thermostat setting of approximately
130°E
B
- ls a thermostat setting of approximately
140°E
C
- Is a thermostat setting of approximately
I50°E
VERY HOT
- Is a thermostat setting of 160°E It is recom-
mended that the dial be set lower whenever
possible.
NOTE: Water temperature range of 120°--I40°F recom-
mended by most dishwasher manufacturers.
AWARNING
Shouldoverheatingoccur or the gassupplyfail to shutoff,
turn "OFF" themanualgascontrolvalvetothe appliance.
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