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Safety Instructions

Installation Instructions

Operating Instructions

Care and Cleaning

T

roubleshooting Tips

Customer Service

Time/Temperature Relationship in Scalds

Water Temperature Time To Produce a 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 chart shown above may be used as a guide 
in determining the proper water temperature for
your home.

NOTICE: Households with small children, disabled, 
or elderly persons may require a 120°F or lower
thermostat setting to prevent contact with “HOT”
water.

The temperature of the water in the heater is
regulated by the adjustable surface mounted
thermostat(s) located behind the jacket access
panel(s). Dual element heaters have two
thermostats. To comply with safety regulations
the thermostat(s) were set at 120°F before the
water heater was shipped from the factory.

The illustration at the left
shows the temperature
adjustment dial used
for setting the water
temperature. 

Refer to the Operating
Instructions in this
manual for detailed
instructions in how to
adjust the thermostat(s).

DANGER: Hotter water increases the  potential for
Hot Water SCALDS.

D A N G E R

!

HOT

Water temperature over 125

°

F can

cause severe burns instantly or
death from scalds.

Children, disabled and elderly are
at highest risk of being scalded.

See instruction manual before
setting temperature at water
heater.

Feel water before bathing or
showering.

Temperature limiting valves are
available, see manual.

BURN

R

E

S

E

T

R

E

S

E

T

TURN OFF

POWER

BEFORE

SERVICING

90

°

F

150

°

F

125

°

F

(66

°

C)

(52

°

C)

(32

°

C)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

3

Reset button

Thermostat

protective

cover

Thermostat
dial pointer

DANGER!

WATER TEMPERATURE SETTING 

Safety and energy conservation are factors to be considered when selecting the water
temperature setting of water heater’s thermostat. 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
thermostat access panel.

NOTICE:  Mixing valves are available for reducing point of
use water temperature by mixing hot and cold water in
branch water lines. Contact a licensed plumber or the
local plumbing authority for further information.

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