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General Safety Precautions
Be sure to read and understand the entire Use & Care Manual before attempting to install
or operate this water heater. Pay particular attention to the following General Safety
Precautions. Failure to follow these warnings could cause property damage, bodily injury or
death. Should you have any problems understanding the instructions in this manual, STOP,
and get help from a qualified installer or technician.
To meet commercial water use needs, the
aquastat on this water heater is adjustable up to
195°F. However water temperatures over 125°F
can cause severe burns instantly or death from
scalds. 125°F is the preferred starting point for
setting the control to supply general-purpose hot
water.
Safety and energy conservation are factors to be
considered when setting the water temperature
on the aquastat. The most energy efficient
operation will result when the temperature
setting is the lowest that satisfied the needs
consistent with the application.
Maximum water temperature occurs just after
burner or the energy source has shut off. To find
hot water temperature being delivered, turn on a
hot water faucet and place a thermometer in the
hot water stream and read the thermometer.
The following chart details the relationship of
water temperature and time with regard to scald
injury and may be used as a guide in determining
the safest water temperature for your applications.
TIME VS TEMPERATURE
RELATIONSHIPS IN SCALDS
Temperature
Time to Produce 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 temperature of the water in the heater can be
regulated by setting the temperature dial in front of
the aquastat. To comply with safety regulations
the aquastat was set at its lowest setting before
water heater was shipped from the factory.
There is a Hot Water Scald Potential if the
aquastat is set too high. When this water
heater is supplying general purpose hot water
requirements for use by individuals, a
thermostatically controlled mixing valve for
reducing point-of-use water temperature is
recommended to reduce the risk of scald
injury. Contact a licensed plumber or local
plumbing authority for further information.
DANGER
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