Time/Temperature Relationship in Scalds
Water Temperature
Time To Produce a Serious Burn
120°F
More than 5 minutes
125°F
1
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
1
/
2
seconds
155°F
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
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 pages 17 and 18 for more details.)
The temperature of the water in the heater can
be regulated by setting the temperature dial
on the front of the 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.
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!
D A N G E R
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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 thermostat. Water temperatures above 125°F
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 available for reducing point
of use water temperature by mixing hot and cold
water in branch water lines. Contact a licensed
plumber or the local plumbing authority for further
information.
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130°F
Temperatures are
approximate
120°F
140°F
150°F
160°F
110°F
100°F
90°F
80°F
70°F
60°F
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Safety Instructions
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
