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Operating Instructions (cont'd)
Temperature Regulation
Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water rem- Turn the water temperature dial clockwise__f'-_) 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°F, the actual water temperature at
any hot water tap could be ashigh as 150°F oras 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 occurat different temperatures.
AWARNING
HOTTERWATERCAN SCALD:Water heatersareintendedto
producehotwatenWater heatedto atemperaturewhichwill
satisfydutheswashing,dishwashing,andothersanitizingneeds
canscaldandpermanentlyinjureyouuponcontact.Somepeo-
pleam more likelyto be permanentlyinjured_ hotwaterthan
others.Theseincludetheelderly,children,themllrm,or physical-
ly/montallyhandicapped.Ifanyoneusinghotwaterinyourhome
fitsintooneofthesegroupsorifthereisalocalcedeorstatelaw
requiringa certaintemperatorewater atthe hotwatertap,then
youmusttakespecialprecautions.Inadditionto usingthelowest
possibletemperature settingthat satisfiesyour hotvam_ needs,
a meanssuchasa mixingvalve,shouldbeusedatthe hotwater
tapsusedbythese peopleor at the water heater,Mixingvalves
are availableat plumbingsupplyor hardwarestore_Followman-
ufacturersinstructionsfor installationofthe valves.Before
changingthe factory setting on the thermostat, read the
'q'emperutureRegulation"sectioninthis manual.
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 desired.
A - Is a thermostat setting of approximately
130°E
B - Is a thermostat setting of approximately
140°E
AWARNING
Never allow smallchildren to usea hot vraJ_rtap, or to draw
theirown bathwater.Never leavea childor handicappedper-
annunattendedina bathtubor shower,
C - Is a thermostat setting of approximately
150°E
VERY HOT - Is a thermostat setting of 160°E It is recom-
mended that the dialbe set lower whenever
possible.
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. If you
need hotter water, follow directions for temperature adjustment,
but beware of the warnings in this section.
NOTE: Water temperature range of 120°--140°F recom-
mended by most dishwasher manufacturers.
AWARNING
Shouldoverheatingoccuror the gassupplyfail to shutoff,
turn "OFF" the manualgascontrolvalveto the appliance.
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