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Operating Instructions (cont'd)
Temperature Regulation
Due to the nature of the typical gas water beater, the water tem-
Foerature in certain situations may vary up to 30°F higher or
wer at the point of use such as, bathtubs, showers, sink, etc.
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
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.
AWARNING
HOTI'ER WATERCAN SCALD:Water heatersare intendedto
_roducehot water Water heatedto a temperaturewhichwill
satisfyclotheswashing,dishw_sfiing,andother sanitizingneeds
canscaldandpermanentlyinjureyouuponcontact.Somepeo.
de aremorelikelyto be permanentlyinjuredbyhot waterthan
others.Theseincludethe elderly,children,the infirm,or physical-
ly/mentally handicapped.If anyoneusinghotwater inyour home
fitsintooneofthesegroupsor ifthereisalocalcodeor statelaw
requiringacertaintemperaturewaterat the hotwatertap,then
_u musttake specialprecautions.In additionto usingthe lowest
_ossibletemperaturesettingthat satisfiesyour hotwater needs,
t meanssuchasa mixingvalve,shouldbe usedat the hot water
tapsusedby these peopleor at the water heater.Mixingvalves
are availableat plumbingsupplyor hardwarestores.Followman.
ufacturersinstructionsfor installationof the valves.Before
changingthe factory setting on the thermostat, read the
"TemperatureRegulation"sectioninthismanual.
AWARNING I
Never allowsmallchildrento usea hot water tap, or to draw I
their ownbathwater. Neverleavea childor handicappedper-
sonunattended na bathtubor shower.
Turn the water temperature dial clockwi_{_"'_) to decrease
the temperature, or counterclockwise (_€" "_) to increase the
temperature.
t
• Is a thermostat setting of approximately 120°E
which will supply hot water at the most economi-
cal temperatures.
A Is a thermostat setting of approximately 130°E
B-Is a thermostat setting of approximately 140°E
C-Is a thermostat setting of approximately 150°E
D-Is a thermostat setting of approximately 160°E
VERY HOT-Is a thermostat setting of 180°E It is recommend-
ed that the dial be set lower whenever possible.
NOTE: Water temperature range of 120°-140°F recommend-
ed by most dishwasher manufacturers.
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
(•) 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.
AWARNING
Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to shut off,
I tum "OFF" the manual gascontrol valve to the appliance.
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