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Time/Temperature Relationship in Scalds

Water Temperature Time To Produce a Serious Burn

120°F More than 5 minutes

125°F 1

/2 to 2 minutes

130°F About 30 seconds

135°F About 10 seconds

140°F Less than 5 seconds

145°F Less than 3 seconds

150°F About 1

/2 seconds

155°F About 1 second

Table courtesy of Shriners Burn Institute

Safety Precautions

DO turn off manual gas shut-off valve if water

heater has been subjected to over heating, fire,

flood, physical damage or if the gas supply fails

to shut off.

DO NOT turn on water heater unless it is

completely filled with water.

DO NOT turn on water heater if cold water

supply shut-off valve is closed.

DO NOT allow combustible materials such as

newspaper, rags or mops to accumulate near water

heater.

DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable

vapors and liquids, such as adhesives or paint

thinner, in vicinity of this or any other appliance.

If such flammables must be used, open doors and

windows for ventilation, and all gas burning

appliances in the vicinity should be shut off

including their pilot burners, to avoid vapors

lighting.

NOTICE: Flammable vapors can be drawn by air

currents from surrounding areas to the water

heater.

If there is any difficulty in understanding or

following the Operating Instructions or the Care

and Cleaning section, it is recommended that a

qualified person or serviceman perform the work.

Operating the water heater

CAUTION: Hydrogen gas can be produced in a hot water system served by this water heater that has not

been used for a long period of time (generally two weeks or more). HYDROGEN GAS IS EXTREMELY

FLAMMABLE!! To dissipate such gas and to reduce risk of injury, it is recommended that the hot water faucet

be opened for several minutes at the kitchen sink before using any electrical appliance connected to the hot

water system. If hydrogen is present, there will be an unusual sound such as air escaping through the pipe as

the water begins to flow. DO NOT smoke or use an open flame near the faucet at the time it is open.

DANGER: Hotter

water increases the Potential

for Hot Water SCALDS

Households with small

children, disabled, or

elderly persons may

require a 120°F or lower

gas control (thermostat)

setting to prevent contact

with HOT water.

Water Temperature Setting

The temperature of the water in the

water heater can be regulated by setting

the temperature dial on the front of the

gas control (thermostat).

Safety and energy conservation are

factors to be considered when selecting

the water temperature setting of the

water heater’s gas control (thermostat).

The lower the temperature setting,

the greater the savings in energy and

operating costs.

To comply with safety regulations, the

gas control (thermostat) was set at its

lowest setting before the water heater

was shipped from the factory. The

recommended starting point temperature

is 120°F.

Water temperatures above 125°F can

cause severe burns or death from

scalding. Be sure to read and follow the

warnings outlined in this manual and on

the label located on the water heater near

the gas control (thermostat).

Mixing valves are recommended for

reducing point of use water temperature

by mixing hot and cold water in

branch water lines. It is recommended

that a mixing valve complying

with the Standard for Temperature

Actuated Mixing Valves for Hot Water

Distribution Systems, ASSE 1017 be

installed. See page 4 for more details

and contact a licensed plumber or the

local plumbing authority for further

information.

The chart below may be used as a

guide in determining the proper water

temperature for your home.

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