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Operating Instructions (cont'd)
Temperature Regulation
Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water ten>
_oerature in certain situations may vary up to 30°F higher or
wer 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 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 as 90°E
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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.
A WARNING
HOTTER WATERCAN SCALD:Water heatersareintendedto
producehotwater.Water heatedto a temperaturewhichwill
satisfyclotheswashing,dishwashing,andother sanitizingneeds
canscaldandpermanendyin_re youuponcontact.Somepeo-
plearemore likelyto bepermanentlyinjuredbyhotwaterthan
others.Theseincludetheelderly,children,theinfirm,or physical-
ly/mentallyhandicapped.If anyoneusinghotwaterinyourhome
fitsintooneofthesegroupsor ifthereisalocalcodeorstatelaw
requiring a certaintemperaturewaterat thehot watertap,then
,oumusttake specialprecautions.In additiontousingthelowest
_esslbletemperaturesettingthatsatisfiesyourhotwaterneeds,
meanssuchasa mixingvalve,shouldbeusedat thehot water
tapsusedbythesepeopleor at the waterbeatenMixingvalves
areavailableatplumbingsupplyor hardwarestores.Followman-
ufacturers instructionsfor installationof the valves.Before
changingthe factory setting on the thermostat, read the
"Temperature Regulation"sectioninthismanual.
• - _ a -- .7 --_
• HOT- Is a thermostat setting of approximately 120°F,
which will supply hot water at the most economi-
cal temperatures. The temperature adjustment
knob can be turned lower than "HOT" if&sired.
ls a thermostat setting of approximately 130°F.
B- Is a thermostat setting of approximately 140°E
C- Is 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.
AWARNING ]
Never allowsmallchildrento usea hot water tap,or to draw(
theirown bath water.Never leavea childor handicappedper-J
Isonunattendedina bathtubor shower.
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
(•) HOT indicative of approximately 120°F is the preferred
starting 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.
NOTE: Water temperature range of 120°-140°F recom-
mended by most dishwasher manufacturers.
AWARNING J
Shouldoverheatingo_upply fail to shutofft
turn OFF the manualgascontrolvalveto theapp ance.
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