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Activating the water heater :
o
Disconnect the water heater power plug.
o
Turn the gas service valve clockwise to the OFF position. This valve is located on the outside of the
water heater. Wait for 5 minutes to clear any gas. If gas can’t be smelt, proceed to the next step. If a
gas smell can be detected, STOP and refer to instructions on page 31.
o
Turn the gas service valve counter clockwise to the ON position.
o
Reconnect and turn on power supply to the water heater. The water heater burner will
automatically light up when there is a demand for hot water.
Water Temperature (°C)
2nd Degree Burn
No Irreversible Damage
3rd Degree Burn
Full Thickness Injury
45
2 hours
3 hours
47
20 minutes
45 minutes
48
15 minutes
20 minutes
50
8 minutes
10 minutes
55
17 seconds
30 seconds
60
3 seconds
5 seconds
Table 3
Setting Water Temperature
Maximum water delivery temperature occurs while the water heater burner is ON. To determine the water
temperature, turn on the water outlet and place a thermometer to measure the water stream – see Figure 32. Note:
water temperature at the outlet may vary depending on the weather and season and the length of pipe from the
water heater.
Figure31
Figure32
