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Operating Instructions (cont'd)
Temperature Regulation
Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water tern- Turn the water temperature dial clockwi_["_) to decrease
perature in certain situations may vary up to 30°F higher or the temperature, or counterclockwise (€" "_) to increase the
lower at the point of use such as, bathtubs, showers, sink, etc. temperature.
This means that when the temperature adjustment dial is set at
the mark approximating 120°E the actual water temperature at
any hot water tap could be as high as 150°F or as low as90°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 (normal adults, children, toddlers, elderly,
infirm, etc.) scalding may occur at different temperatures.
_i,WARNING
HOTTERWATERCAN SCALD:Water heatersareintendedto
producehot water Water heatedto a temperaturewhichwill
satisfyclotheswashing,dishwashing,andothersanitizingneeds
canscaldand permanentlyinjureyouupon contact.Somepeo-
plearemorelikelyto bepermanentlyinjuredbyhotwaterthan
others.Theseincludetheelderly,children,theinfirm,or physical.
ly/mentallyhandicapped.Ifanyoneusinghotwaterinyourhome
fitsintooneofthesegroupsor ifthere isa localcodeorstatelaw
requiringa certaintemperature waterat thehotwatertap,then
youmusttakespecialprecautions.Inadditiontousingthe lowest
mssibletemperaturesettingthatsatisfiesyour hotwaterneeds,
a meanssuchasa mixingvalve,shouldbeusedat the hotwater
tapsusedbythese peopleor at the waterheater.Mixingvalves
areavailableat plumbingsupplyor hardwarestores.Followman-
ufacturersinstructionsfor installationof the valves.Before
changingthe factory setting on the thermostat, read the
"TemperatureRegulation"sectioninthismanual.
AWARNING
Never allow smallchildrento usea hot water tap, or to draw
their own bathwater. Never leavea childor handicappedper-
sonunattendedinabathtuborshower
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
(A) indicative of approximately 120°F is the preferred starting
point. Some states have a requirement for a lower setting, lfyou
need hotter water, follow directions for temperature adjustment,
but beware of the warnings in this section.
PILOT
LIGHTING - Set here before lighting pilot.
• Is a thermostat setting of approximately
120°F, which will supply hot water at the
most economical temperatures. The tempera-
ture adjustment knob can be turned lower
than 120°F if&sired.
A- Is a thermostat setting of approximately
130°E
B - Is a thermostat setting of approximately
I40°E
C - Is a thermostat setting of approximately
150°E
VERY HOT -Is a thermostat setting of 160°E It is recom-
mended that the dial be set lower whenever
possible.
NOTE: Water temperature range of 120°--140°F recom-
mended by most dishwasher manufacturers.
AWARNING
Shouldoverheatingoccuror the gassupplyfail to shut off,
turn "OFF" the manualgascontrolvalvetothe appliance.
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