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Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the
water temperature in certain situations may vary up to
30°F higher or lower 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 F, the actual water
temperature at any hot water tap could be as high as
150°F or as low as90°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 (norma/adults,
children, toddlers, elderly, infirm, etc.) scalding may
occur at different temperatures.
WARNING
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to
produce hot water. Water heated to a temperature which
will satisfy clothes washing, dishwashin[[, and other sanitiz-
ing needs can scald and permanently injure you upon con-
tact. Some people are more likely tobe permanently injured
by hot water than others. These include the elderly, _:hildren,
the infirm, or physically/mentally handicapped. If anyone
using hot water in your home fits into one of |hese _[roups or
if there is a local code or state law requiring a certain "tem-
perature water at the hot water tap, then you must take spe-
cial precautions. In addition to using the lowest possibletem-
perature setting that satisfies your hot water needs, some
type of tempering device, such as a mixing valve, should be
used at the hot water taps used b_.these people or at the
water heater. Mixing valves are ava,lable at plumbin[_supply
or hardware stores. Follow manufacturers instruct|ons for
installation of the valves. Before changingthe factory setting
on the thermostat, read the "Temperature Regulation" sec-
tion in this manual.
WARNING /
Never allow small children to use a hot water tap, or to i
draw their own bath water. Never leave a child or hand- J
icapped person unattended in a bathtub or shower
The thermostat of this water heater has been factory set at
its lowest position, to reduce the risk of scald injury. ]t is
adjustable and must be reset to the desired temperature
setting. The mark (V) HOT 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 (_'_) to
decrease the temperature, or counterclockwise (_-"_)
to increase the temperature.
V HOT-Is a thermostat setting of approximately
120°F, which will supply hot water at the
most economical temperatures. The temper-
ature adjustment knob can be turned lower
than "HOT" if desired.
A-Is a thermostat setting of approximately
130°F.
B-Is a thermostat setting of approximately
140°F. This is the lowest setting for supply of
hot water to dishwashers.
C-Is a thermostat setting of approximately
150°F.
VERY HOT-Is a thermostat setting of 160°F. It is recom-
mended that the dial be set lower whenever
possible.
NOTE: Residential gas-fired water heaters will not supply
sanitizing hot water for dishwashers.
WARNING
Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to I
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shut off, turn "OFF _' the manual gas control valve to J
the appliance.
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