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Safety Information
1.3 Water Temperature Adjustment
Safety, energy conservation, and hot water
capacity are factors to be considered when
selecting the water temperature setting of the
water heater. 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 to the left. This label is also located
on the water heater near the top of the tank.
Time/Temperature Relationship in Scalds
Temperature
Time to Produce a Serious Burn
120 °F (49 °C)
125 °F (52 °C)
130 °F (54 °C)
135 °F (57 °C)
140 °F (60 °C)
145 °F(63 °C)
150 °F (66 °C)
155 °F (68 °C)
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.
DANGER
There is a Hot Water SCALD Potential if the
water temperature thermostat is set too
high. 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.
Thermostat has been set at the factory to set
to 125 °F (52 °C) lower, or at the lowest point
to reduce the risk of scald injury. This is the
recommended starting temperature setting,
but it can be adjusted to any temperature
between 90 °F and 150 °F (32 °C and 66 °C).
06
More than 5 minutes
1-1/2 to 2 minutes
About 30 seconds
About 10 seconds
Less than 5 seconds
Less than 3 seconds
About 1-1/2 seconds
About 1 second
DANGER
Water temperature over 125 °F
can cause severe burns instantly
or death from scalds.
Temperature control settings
usually approximate tap water
temperature. However, factors
could cause water temperature
to reach 160 °F regardless of the
control settings.
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.
HOT
BURN
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