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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORIV/AT/ON.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
A WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to
prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
Be sure to read and understand the entire Owner's Manual before attempting to install or operate this water heater. It may
save you time and cost. Pay particular attention to the Safety Instructions. Failureto follow these warnings could result in
serious bodily injury or death. Should you have problems understanding the instructions in this manual, or have any questions,
STOPand get help from a qualified service technician or the local electric utility.
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°Fcan 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.
HOT
Water temperature
over 125°F can
cause severe burns instantly or
death from scalds.
The electronic
temperature
control
setting
usually approximates
tap
water temperature.
However,
factors
could cause
water
temperature
to reach 160°F
regardless
of the control
setting.
Always
feel water before
bathing
and showering.
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.
Mixing valvesfor reducing point-of-use water temperature by
mixing hot and cold water in branch water linesare available.
Contact a licensed plumber or the local plumbing authority for
further information.
Time/Temperature
Relationship
in Scalds
(Temperature
120°F (49°0
125°F (52°0
150°F (54°0
155°F (57°0
140°F (6O°0
145°F (63°0
150°F (66°0
155°F (68°C)
Tablecourtesy of ShrinersBurnInstitute
Time
t0 Pr0duce a SerioUS BUm
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
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°0 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.
A DANGER:
There is a Hot Water SCALDPotential
if the control water temperature is set too high.
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