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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.
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
(normaladults,
children,
toddlers,
elderly,
infirm, etc.) scalding may occur at different temperatures.
AWARNING
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heatersare intendedto
prod. uco hot water. Water heated to a temperature which will
sa'dsfy clotheswashing_ dishwashing,and other sanitizingneeds
can scald_nd permanently injure youupon contact.Some peo-
ple are more likelyto be permanently in uredby hot water than
othem These indudethe elderly,children,the infirm,or physical-
lylmentallyhandicapped. I f anyoneusinghot water in your home
fits into oneofthese groupsor ifthere isa localcodeor statelaw
requiring a certaintemperature water at the hot water tap,then
_m must take specialprecautions. I n additionto usingthe lowest
mssible temperature settingthat satisfies yourhot water needs,
Lmeanssuchasa mixing valve,shouldbe usedat the hot water
tpps usedbythese people or at the water heater Mi_ingvalves
are available at plumbingsupply or hardwarestore_ Followman-
ufacturers instructions for installation of the valves. Before
changing the factory setting on the thermostat, read the
'q'emperature Regulation" sectionin this manual.
AWARNING
J
Neverallowsmallchildrento usea hot water_
or to draw
thalrownbathwater,Neverleave a childor handicapped per- I
sonunattendedn a bathtub or shower.
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Turn the water temperature dial clockwise (ff"_)
to decrease
the temperature, or counterclockwise
(_",_)
to increase the
temperature.
PILOT LIGHTING-Set
here before attempting to light pilot.
• 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 lowerthan "HOT" if desired.
A-Is a thermostat setting of approximately
130°E
B-Is a thermostat setting of approximately
140°F. This is the lowest setting
for
supply of hot water to dishwashers.
C-Is a thermostat setting of approximately
150°E
VERY HOT-Is a thermostat setting of 160°F. It is
recommended that the dial be set lower
whenever possible.
The thermostat of this water heater has been factory set at its
lowest position, to reduce the risk of scald in ury. It is adjustable
and must be reset to the desired temperature setting. The mark
(•)
HOT indicative of approximately 120°F is title preferred
stattin_ point. Some states have a requirement for a lower set-
ting. Iryou 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
Shouldoverheating occuror the gassupply fail to shutoff,
turn"OFF" the manualgascontrol v alveto the appliance.
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