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7
Time To Produce a Serious Burn
More than 5 minutes
1 1/2 to 2 minutes
About 30 seconds
About 10 seconds
Less than 5 seconds
Less than 3 seconds
About 1 1/2 seconds
About 1 second
Temperature
120°F
125°F
130°F
135°F
140°F
145°F
150°F
155°F
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 values are available,
see manual.
If the hot water unit has
been paused during use,
you may initially get a short
burst of very hot water when
you turn it on again. Please
run water through for a few
seconds to settle down the
water temperature.
Water Temperature Safety
Safety and energy conservation are factors to be considered
when selecting the water temperature setting of the water
heater's thermostat. Water temperatures 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.
The chart shown below may be used as a guide in determining
the proper water temperature for your home to prevent burns.
Time/Temperature Relationship in Scalds
DANGER: Households with small children, any disabled
person, or elderly persons may require a 120°F or lower
thermostat setting to prevent contact with overly "HOT"
water. The temperature of the water in the heater is
regulated by the electronic control on the front of the
water heater.
Notice: Mixing valves are recommended for reducing point
of use water temperature by mixing hot and cold water in
branch water lines. It is recommended that a mixing valve
complying with the Standard for Temperature Actuated
Mixing Valves for Hot Water Distribution Systems be installed.
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