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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WATER TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT
Safety and energy conservation are factors to be considered
when selecting the water temperature setting via the water
heater’s user interface. 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 near the top of the tank.
The chart shown above may be used as a guide in determining
the proper water temperature for your home.
Thermostat has been set at the factory to 120°F (49°C) to reduce
the risk of scald injury.
NOTE: Households with small children, disabled or elderly
persons may require a 120°F (49°C) or lower thermostat setting
to prevent contact with “HOT” water.
There is a Hot Water SCALD
Potential if the control water
temperature is set too high.
Safety Controls
The water heater is equipped with a temperature-limiting control
(TCO) that is located above the heating element in contact with
the tank surface. If for any reason the water temperature becomes
excessively high, the temperature-limiting control (TCO) breaks
the power circuit to the heating element. Once the control opens,
it must be reset manually. Resetting of the temperature limiting
controls should be done by a qualified service technician.
CAUTION
The cause of the high temperature
condition must be investigated by a qualified service technician
and corrective action must be taken before placing the water
heater in service again.
To reset the temperature-limiting
control:
1.
Turn off the power to the water heater.
2.
Remove the jacket access panel(s) and insulation.
The thermostat protective cover should not be removed.
3.
Press the red RESET button.
4.
Replace the insulation and jacket access panel(s) before
turning on the power to the water heater.
FOR INSTALLATIONS
IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
California Law requires that residential water heaters must
be braced, anchored or strapped to resist falling or horizontal
displacement due to earthquake motions. For residential
water heaters up to 52 gallon (236.4 L) capacity, a brochure
with generic earthquake bracing instructions can be obtained
from: Office of the State Architect, 400 P Street, Sacramento,
CA 95814 or you may call 916.324.5315 or ask a water heater
dealer.
Applicable local codes shall always govern installation. For
residential water heaters of a capacity greater than 52
gallons (236.4 L) consult the local building jurisdiction for
acceptable bracing procedures.
California Proposition 65 Warning:
This product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Time/Temperature Relationship in Scalds
Temperature
Time to Produce a Serious Burn
120°F (49°C)
More than 5 minutes
125°F (52°C)
1-1/2 to 2 minutes
130°F (54°C)
About 30 seconds
135°F (57°C)
About 10 seconds
140°F (60°C)
Less than 5 seconds
145°F (63°C)
Less than 3 seconds
150°F (66°C)
About 1-1/2 seconds
155°F (68°C)
About 1 second
Table courtesy of Shriners Burn Institute
DANGER
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