1. Safety Precautions:
Scalding Risk: Water temperatures above 125°F can cause
severe burns, resulting in severe injury or death
Scalding risk can be reduced at 120°-125°F, but even 120°F
water can cause scalding injuries (see chart below)
Time/Temperature Relationship in Scalds
Temperature
120°F (49°C)
122°F (50°C)
126°F (52°C)
131°F (55°C)
140°F (60°C)
149°F (65°C)
154°F (68°C)
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Installation Instructions/ Directives d'Installation/ Instrucciones de Instalación
IS279 REV K
11-12-12
Time for a Mild
First Degree Burn
3 Minutes
1 Minute
30 Seconds
5 Seconds
2 Seconds
1 Second
Instantaneous
Time for Permanent
Second Degree Burn
9 Minutes
5 Minutes
90 Seconds
25 Seconds
5 Seconds
2 Seconds
1 Second