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Operating Instructions (cont'd)
Temperature Regulation
Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water tem-
_oeratute [rt 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 dockwise (_'_) to decrease
the temperature, or counterclockwise (_-"_) to increase the
temperature.
This means that when the temperature ad)ustment 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 (normaladults, children, toddlers, elderly,
infirm, etc.) scalding may occur at different temperatures.
AWARNING
HOTTERWATERCAN SCAI._.Wa_" hoaters areintendedto
i_d...ucehot water..Waterheatedto a temperature whichwill
satisfyclotheswashm&dishwashing,andothersanitizingneeds
canscaldandpermanentlyinjureyouuponcontact.Somepe_
piearemore likelyto bepermanentlyinjuredbyhot waterthan
othe_ Theseincludetheelder_,children,the infirm,or physical-
lylrn_€ handicapped. Ifanyoneusinghotwater inyourhome
fitsintoone ofthesegroupsor ifthereisalocalcodeorstatelaw
requiringacertaintemperaturewaterat thehotwatertap,then
roumusttakespecialprecautions.Inadditionto usingthelowest
3os_le temperaturesettingthatsatisfiesyourhotwaterneeds,
i meanssuchasa mixingvalve,shouldbe usedat the hot water
tap_usedbythese peopleor at the waterheater.Mixingvalves
areavailableat plumbingsupplyorhardwarestores.Followman-
ufacturersinstructionsfor installationof the valves.Before
changingthe factory setting on the thermostat, read the
'rl'emperatureRegulation"sectioninthis manual.
PILOT LIGHTING-Set here before attempting to light pilot.
A-Is a thermostat setting of approximately
120°F, which will supply hot water at the
most economical temperatures. The
temperature 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
NeveraUowsmallchildren_ousea hotwater top, or to drasv_
their ownbathwater.Never leavea childor handicappedper-
sonunattendedina bathtubor shower. I
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.
C-Is a thermostat setting of approXimately
150°E
VERY HOT-Is a thermostat setting of 160°E It is
recommended 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,
torn OFF' the manualgas€ontro valveto the applance.
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