8
We recommend the elimination of the water savers on the back of the shower
heads if a repeat interruption of the hot water occurs.
Any problem of the installation and maintenances can be asked at:
888-866-2118
Monday to Friday 9.00 Am to 5.00 PM
Other factors to be taken in consideration
OME 412 Outlet Temperature Chart
Flow Rate
GPM
45 F
Inlet Temp.
50 F
Inlet Temp.
55 F
Inlet Temp.
60 F
Inlet Temp.
65 F
Inlet Temp.
70 F
Inlet
Temp
2.25
130*
130*
130*
130*
130*
130*
2.50
124
129
130*
130*
130*
130*
2.75
116
121
126
130*
130*
130*
3.00
109
114
119
124
129
130*
3.25
104
109
114
119
124
130
3.50
101
104
109
114
119
125
3.75
95
101
105
110
115
120
4.00
92
97
102
107
112
117
4.25
89
94
99
104
109
114
4.50
86
91
96
101
106
111
4.75
84
89
94
99
104
109
* The result for Output temperature was reduced to 130 Degrees, by the temperature safety devices (anti-scalding
device) included in the design of the unit.
** The normal shower temperature
Warning
:
Exposure to water at 125*F can produce first degree burns in 15 seconds
Typical Flows and Temp for Household Fixtures
Fixture
Type
---->
Lavatory
Shower
Low flow
Shower
High
flow
Kitchen
Sink
Bathtub
Jacuzzi
Dish
Washer
Washing
Machine
Flow Rates
0.8 - 1.5
1.0 -1.7
1.7- 3.0
*
1.0 -1.5
2.0-4.0
1.0-1.5
1.5-2.0
Prevailing
Temp.
Use
80
°
to
105
°
100
°
to
110
°
105
°
to
115
°
90
°
to
110
°
105
°
to
115
°
**
80
°
to
95
°
Flow Rates in Gals/ Minute
Temperature in degrees
°
F
* Energy Department website defines a “Legal” shower as a shower which use no more then
1.76 gallons/minute.
** All 9 years old or newer Dishwashers have their own heater element so incoming water
temperature is somehow irrelevant.
