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Operating Instructions (cont'd)
Temperature Regulation
Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water tem-
_oerature in certain situations may vary up to 30°F higher or
wet at the point of use such as, bathtubs, showers, sink, etc.
Turn the water temperature dial clockwise (f'-_) to decrease
the temperature, or counterclockwise (_-"'-_) to increase the
temperature.
This means that when the temperature adjustment dial isset 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 as 90°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 (normaladults, children, toddlers, elderly,
infirm, etc.) scalding may occur at different temperatures.
_,WARNING
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heatersare intended to
produce hot water Water heated to a temperature which will
satisfyclothes washing,dish washing,and other sanitizingneeds
can scaldand permanently injure you uponcontact. Some peo-
ple are more likely to be permanently injured by hot water than
others. These includethe elderly, children,the infirm, or physical-
ly/mentally handicapped.If anyone usinghotwater inyour home
Etsinto one ofthese groupsor ifthere isalocal codeor statelaw
requiring acertain temperature water at the hot water tap,then
€oumust take specialprecautions.In additionto using the lowest
3ossibletemperature settingthat satisfies your hot water needs,
meanssuchasa mixing valve, shouldbe usedat the hot water
taps used by these people or at the water heater, Mixing valves
are availableat plumbing supplyor hardware stores.Followman-
ufacturers instructions for installation of the valves. Before
changing the factory setting on the thermostat, read the
"Temperature Regulation"sectionin this manual.
AWARNING
Neverallowsmallchildrento usea hotwater tap, or to draw
their ownbathwater, Never leavea childor handicappedper-
sonunattendedina bathtubor shower
The thernmstat 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
(•) HOT indicative of approximately 120°F is the preferred
startinl_ point. Some states have a requirement for a lower set-
ting. If you need hotter water, follow directions for temperature
adjustment, but beware of the warnings in this section.
• HOT-Is a thermostat setting of approximately 1200[;,
which will supply hot water at the most economi-
cal temperatures. The temperature ad ustment
kno - . . ,
b can be turned lower than HOT lfdeszred.
A- Is a thermostat setting of approximately 130°E
B Is a thermostat setting of approximately 140°E
Co- ls a thermostat setting of approximately 150°E
VERY HOT- Is a thermostat setting of 160°E It is recommend-
ed that the dial be set lower whenever possible.
NOTE: Water temperature range of 120°-140°F recom-
mended by most dishwasher manufacturers.
_,WARNING
Shouldoverheatingoccuror the gassupplyfail to shut off,
turn "OFF" the manual gascontrolvalveto the appliance.
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