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Operating Instructions (cont'd)
Temperature Regulation
Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water tem-
erature in certain situations may vary up to 30°F higher or
_wer at such as, bathtubs, showers, sink, etc.
the point of use
Turn the water temperature dial clockwise (_-_'_) to decrease
the temperature, or counterclockwise (_"_) to increase the
temperature.
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°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.
_,WARNING
HOTTERWATERCAN SCALD:Water heatersareintendedto
producehot water.Water heatedto a temperaturewhichwill
satisfyclotheswashing,dishwashing,andothersanitizingneeds
canscaldandpermanently injureyouuponcontact.Somepeo-
dearemore likelyto bepermanentlyinjuredbyhotwaterthan
others.Theseincludetheelderly,children,the intirm,or physical.
ly/mentellyhandicapped.Ifanyoneusinghotwaterinyourhome
ratsintooneofthesegroupsorifthereisalocalcodeorstatelaw
requiring acertaintemperaturewater atthe hotwatertap,then
_u must takespecialprecautions.In additionto usingthe lowest
_ossibletemperaturesettingthat satisfiesyour hotwaterneeds
a meanssuchasa mixingvalve,shouldbeusedat the hotwater
tapsusedbythese peopleor at the waterheater.Mixingvalves
areavailableat plumbingsupplyor hardwarestores.Followman-
ufacturersinstructionsfor installationofthe valves.Before
changingthe factory setting on the thermostat, read the
°q'emperatureRegulation"sectioninthis manual.
_,WARNING
Neverallowsmallchildrento usea hot water tap, 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
(ll) 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.
PILOT LIGHTING-Set here before attempting to light pilot.
A-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 120°F if desired.
A-Is a thermostat setting of approximately
130°F.
B-Is a thermostat setting of approximately
140°E
C-Is a thermostat setting of approxiniately
150°E
VERYHOT- Is a thermostat setting of 160°F. 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.
_,WARNING
Shouldoverheatingoccuror the gassupplyfail to shut off,
turn "OFF" themanual gascontrolvalvetothe appliance.
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