Instructions / Assembly

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Time/Temperature Relationship in Scalds
Water Temperature Time To Produce a Serious Burn
120°F More than 5 minutes
125°F 1
1
/2 to 2 minutes
130°F About 30 seconds
135°F About 10 seconds
140°F Less than 5 seconds
145°F Less than 3 seconds
150°F About 1
1
/2 seconds
155°F About 1 second
Table courtesy of Shriners Burn Institute
The chart shown above may be used as a guide in
determining the proper water temperature for your
home.
DANGER: Households with small children,
disabled, or elderly persons may require a 120°F
or lower gas control (thermostat) setting to prevent
contact with “HOT” water.
Maximum water temperatures occur just after the
burner has shut off. To find water temperature being
delivered, turn on a hot water faucet and place
a thermometer in the water stream and read the
thermometer. (See pages 29 and 30 for more details).
The temperature of the water in the heater can be
regulated by rotating the dial on the front of the
combination gas control (thermostat). To comply
with safety regulations the combination gas control
(thermostat) was set at its lowest setting before the
water heater was shipped from the factory.
The illustration below details the approximate water
temperature for each mark on the combination gas
control (thermostat), temperature knob.
D ANGER
!
HOT
Water temperature over 125°F (52°C)
can cause severe burns instantly or
death from scalds.
Children, disabled and elderly are at
highest risk of being scalded.
Feel water befor bathing or showering.
Temperature limiting valves are available
see manual.
BURN
!
DANGER!
WATER TEMPERATURE SETTING
Safety and energy conservation are factors to be considered when selecting the water
temperature setting of a water heater’s gas control. 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. This label is also located on 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, ASSE
1017 be installed. See pages 29 & 30 for more details
and contact a licensed plumber or the local plumbing
authority for further information.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
!
Valve Set
Point
Estimated
Temperature
Burns on Adult Skin
LOW
90°F ------------------------
●
98°F ------------------------
●
105°F ------------------------
●
113°F ------------------------
HOT
120°F More than 5 minutes
A
130°F About 30 seconds
B
140°F Less than 5 seconds
C
150°F About 1-1/2 seconds
VERY HOT
160°F About 1/2 second
!
DANGER: Hotter water
increases the potential for Hot
Water SCALDS.