DANGER
!
WATER TEMPERATURE SETTING
Safety and energy conservation are factors to be considered when selecting the
water temperature setting
.
Water temperatures above 122
(
50
)
can cause severe
burns or death from scalding
.
The thermostat is adjusted to its lowest temperature
position when shipped from the factory
.
Be sure to read and follow the warnings
outlined on the label pictured below
.
The chart shown above may be used as a guide in determining the proper water
temperature for your home
.
DANGER
!
PROPERLY INSTALL WATER HEATER
Failure to properly install the water heater outdoors as outlined in the Installation
Instructions in this manual can result in unsafe operation of the water heater
.
To avoid the
risk of fire
,
explosion
,
or asphyxiation from carbon monoxide
,
never operate this water
heater unless it is installed properly and has an adequate air supply for proper operation
.
Be sure to inspect the flue terminal for proper installation at initial start
-
up and at least
annually thereafter
.
Refer to the Care and Cleaning section of this manual for more
information regarding flue terminal inspection
.
WARNING
!
Gasoline
,
as well as other flammable materials and liquids
(
adhesives
,
solvents
,
paint
thinners etc
.),
and the vapors they produce are extremely dangerous
.
DO NOT handle
,
use or store gasoline or other flammable or combustible materials anywhere near or in the
vicinity of a water heater or any other appliance
.
Be sure to read and follow the labels on
Time
/
Temperature
Relationship
in Sc
alds
Water
Temperature
Time
To P
roduce a Se
rious
Burn
120
℉
49
℃
More
than 5 minutes
122
℉
50
℃
1
1
/
2
-
2
minutes
130
℉
54
℃
About 30 seconds
135
℉
57
℃
About 10 seconds
140
℉
60
℃
Less
than 5 seconds
145
℉
63
℃
Less
than 3 seconds
150
℉
66
℃
About 1 1
/
2
senconds
155
℉
68
℃
About 1 second
Table courtesy of Shriners Burn Institute
