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Time/Temperature Relationship in Scalds

Water Temperature Time To Produce a Serious Burn

120°F (49°C) More than 5 minutes

125°F (52°C) 1

/2 to 2 minutes

130°F (54°C) About 30 seconds

135°F (57°C) About 10 seconds

140°F (60°C) Less than 5 seconds

145°F (63°C) Less than 3 seconds

150°F (66°C) About 1

/2 seconds

155°F (68°C) About 1 second

Table courtesy of Shriners Burn Institute

The chart shown above may be used as a guide in

determining the proper water temperature for your

home.

DANGER: Households with small children, disabled,

or elderly persons may require a 120°F

(49°C) or lower gas

control (thermostat) setting to prevent contact with “HOT”

water.

Maximum water temperatures occur just after the

burner has shut off. To find water temperature being

delivered, turn on a hot water faucet and place

a thermometer in the water stream and read the

thermometer. (See page 21 and 22 for more details.)

The temperature of the water in the heater can be

regulated by setting the temperature dial on the front

of the gas control (thermostat). 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 illustration at

the left details the

approximate water

temperature for each

mark on the Gas

Control (Thermostat)

Temperature Dial.

DANGER: Hotter water increases the potential for

Hot Water SCALDS.

DANGER

HOT

Water temperature over 125° F can

cause severe burns instantly or

death from scalds.

Children, disabled and elderly are

at highest risk of being scalded.

See instruction manual before

setting temperature at water

heater.

Feel water before bathing or

showering.

Temperature limiting valves are

available, see manual.

BURN

DANGER!

WATER TEMPERATURE SETTING

Safety and energy conservation are factors to be considered when selecting the water

temperature setting of a water heater’s gas control. Water temperatures above 125°F

(52°C) can cause severe burns or death from scalding. Be sure to read and follow the

warnings outlined on the label pictured below. This label is also located on the water

heater.

NOTICE: 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 pages

21 & 22 for more details and contact a licensed plumber

or the local plumbing authority for further information.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING

100°F

(38°C)

90°F

(32°C)

80°F

(27°C)

110°F

(43°C)

120°F

(49°C)

130°F

(54°C)

140°F

(60°C)

150°F

(66°C)

160°F

(71°C)

Temperatures are approximate

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ... 27 28

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