Safety Information 7
DANGER
This boiler’s water temperature is set to 49°C at the factory
for your safety and comfort. Increasing the temperature
increases the risk of accidental scalding. Water temperatures
at or above 52°C can cause instant scalding, severe burns, or
death. Before you decide to change the temperature setting,
read the following charts carefully.
Water
Temperature
Time in which a young child can suffer a
full thickness (3rd degree) burn
70°C
Less than 1 second
60°C
1 second
55°C
10 seconds
49°C
10 minutes
37°C
very low scald risk
DANGER
HOT
BURN
To prevent burns:
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Use the lowest operating temperature setting necessary
to provide comfortably-hot water.
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If your household has children or elderly or disabled
residents, consider using a lower temperature setting.
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Read all the instructions in this manual carefully before
changing the temperature setting.
●
Feel the water before using it on children, the elderly, or
the disabled.
