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13
Use Instructions
USING YOUR WATER HEATER
!
WARNING:
• Flammable vapors can be drawn by air
currents from surrounding areas to the water
heater. Vapors can ignite causing death,
personal injury, or product damage.
• DO NOT store or use flammable or
combustible materials (gasoline, paint thinner,
adhesives, newspapers, rags, mops, etc.) in
the vicinity of the water heater or any other
gas appliance. If they must be used, open
doors and windows for ventilation, and shut
off all gas-burning appliances, including their
pilot lights.
• DO turn off manual gas shut-off valve if water
heater has been subjected to overheating,
fire, flood, physical damage, or if the gas
supply fails to shut off.
• DO NOT turn on water heater unless water
and gas supplies are completely opened.
• If there is any difficulty in understanding or
following the operating and care instructions
in this manual, it is recommended that you
contact a qualified service technician to
perform the work.
Safety Precautions
Setting the Water Temperature
D ANGER
!
HOT
Water temperature over 125°
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, see manual.
BURN
F
!
DANGER:
Water temperatures above 125°F (52°C) will result in death
and/or severe burns from scalding.
Safety and energy conservation are factors to be considered
when selecting the water temperature setting. The
temperature of the water in the water heater can be regulated
by setting the temperature on the front of the remote control.
Be sure to read and follow the warnings outlined on the
pictured label.
The remote control has been preset and shipped at the
recommended temperature setting.
Safety factors should be considered whenever altering the
water temperature setting. The chart below may be used as
a guide in determining the proper water temperature for your
home.
Time/Temperature Relationship in Scalds
120°F (49°C) More than 5 minutes
125°F (52°C) 1 1/2 to 2 minutes
130°F (54°C) About 30 seconds
135°F (57°C) About 10 seconds
140°F (60°C) Less than 5 seconds
145°F (63°C) Less than 3 seconds
150°F (66°C) About 1 1/2 seconds
155°F (68°C) About 1 second
Table courtesy of Shriners Burn Institute
Water Time to Produce
Temperature a Serious Burn
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