Bradford White RG1PV50S6X19-264, Manual

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Water Connections continued-
This water heater can deliver scalding temperature water at any faucet in the
system. Be careful whenever using hot water to avoid scalding injury. Certain
appliances such as dishwashers and automatic clothes washers may require
increased temperature water. By setting the thermostat on this water heater to
obtain the increased temperature water required by these appliances, you may
create the potential for scald injury. To protect against injury, you should install
an ASSE approved mixing valve in the water system. This valve will reduce
point of discharge temperature by mixing cold and hot water in branch supply
lines. Such valves are available from the manufacturer of this water heater or a
local plumbing supplier. Please consult with a plumbing professional.
can cause severe burns
are at highest risk of being
Children, disabled and elderly
instantly or death from scalds.
Water temperature over 125°F
Feel water before bathing or
before setting temperature
are available.
showering.
Temperature limiting valves
Review this instruction manual
at water heater.
scalded.
APPROXIMATE TIME/TEMPERATURE RELATIONSHIPS IN SCALDS
120°F
(49°C)
More than 5 minutes
125°F
(52°C)
1½ 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 1½ seconds
155°F
(68°C)
About 1 second
WARNING
Hydrogen gas can be produced in an operating water heater that has
not had water drawn from the tank for a long period of time (generally
two weeks or more).
HYDROGEN GAS IS EXTREMELY
FLAMMABLE. To prevent the possibility of injury under these
conditions, we recommend the hot water faucet to be open for several
minutes at the kitchen sink before you use any electrical appliance
which is connected to the hot water system. If hydrogen is present,
there will be an unusual sound such as air escaping through the pipes
as hot water begins to flow.
DO NOT smoke or have open flame near
the faucet at the time it is open.