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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
wen 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 actualwater 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 deaning (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.
Turn the water temperature dial dockwise _f"-_) to decrease
the temperature, or counterclockwise (4r _) to increase the
temperature.
AWARNING
HOTTERWATERCAN SCALD:,Water heatersareintendedto
pmducohot water.Water heatedto a temperaturewhichwill
satisfyclotheswashing,dishwashing,andothersanitizingneeds
canscaldandpermanentlyinjureyouuponcontact.Somepeo-
pleam more likelyto bepermanentlyinjuredbyhotwaterthan
otherLTheseincludetheelderl_children,theinfirm,or physical-
ly/mentallyhandicapped.Ifanyoneusinghotwaterinyourhome
fitsintooneofthesegroupsor ifthamisalocalcodeor statelaw
requiringacertaintemperaturewateratthe hotwatertap,then
youmust takespecialpmcau_on_Inuddidonto usingthe lowest
possibletemperaturesettingthatsatisfiesyour hotwater needs,
a meanssuchasamixingvalve,shouldbe usedat the hotwater
tapsusedbythese peopleor at the waterheater Mixingvalves
areavailableat plumbingsupplyor hardwarestore_Followman-
ufacturersinstructionsfor installationof the valves.Before
changingthe factory setting on the thermostat, read the
'_remperatureRegulation"sectioninthismanual.
_,WARNING
Neverallow smallchildrento usea hotwater tap, or to draw
their ownbathwater.Never leaveachildor handicappedpe_
sonunattendedin a 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
startin_ point. Some states have a requirement for a lower set-
ting. Ityou need hotter water, follow directions for temperature
adjustment, but beware of the warnings in this section.
• HOT-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 "HOT" if desired.
A-Is a thermostat setting of approximately 130°E
B-Is a thermostat setting of approximately 140°E This is the
lowest setting for supply of hot water to dish-
washers.
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.
A, WARNING
Shouldoverheatingoccuror the gassupplyfall to shot off,
torn OFF the manualgascontrolvalveto theappliance.
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