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Water Temperature Regulation

Water temperature over 125°F (52°C)

can cause servere burns instantly

resulting in severe injury or death.

Children, the elderly, and the

physically or mentally disabled are at

highest risk for scald injury.

Feel water before bathing or

showering.

Temperature limiting valves are

available.

Read instruction manual for safe

temperature setting.

Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water

temperature in certain situations may vary up to 30°F (16.7

°C) higher or lower at the point of use such as, bathtubs,

showers, sink, etc.

HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are

intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a

temperature which will satisfy space heating, clothes

washing, dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can

scald and permanently injure you upon contact. Some

people are more likely to be permanently injured by hot

water than others. These include the elderly, children,

the infirm, or physically/mentally handicapped. If anyone

using hot water in your home fits into one of these groups

or if there is a local code or state law requiring a certain

temperature water at the hot water tap, then you must

take special precautions. In addition to using the lowest

possible temperature setting that satisfies your hot water

needs, a means such as a mixing valve should be used

at the hot water taps used by these people or at the water

heater. Mixing valves are available at plumbing supply or

hardware stores. See Figure 17. Follow manufacturer’s

instructions for installation of the valves. Before changing

the factory setting on the thermostat, see Figure 29. Using

the lowest hot water temperature that meets your needs

will also provide the most energy efficient operation of the

water heater.

Never allow small children to use a hot water tap, or

to draw their own bath water. Never leave a child or

handicapped person unattended in a bathtub or shower.

NOTE: A water temperature range of 120°F-140°F

(49°C-60°C) is recommended by most dishwasher

manufacturers.

The thermostat of this water heater has been factory set

at the VAC (Vacation) position. It is adjustable and must

be reset to the desired temperature setting to reduce

the risk of scald injury. The HOT mark is indicative of

approximately 120°F (49°C) and is the preferred starting

point. See Figure 22 on the next page. Some states have

a requirement for a lower setting.

Turn the water temperature dial clockwise ( ) to

increase the temperature, or counterclockwise ( ) to

decrease the temperature.

Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to shut off,

turn off the manual gas control valve to the appliance.

Checking the Draft

WARNING

Burn Hazard

Do not touch vent.

Doing so can result in burns.

After successfully lighting the water heater, allow the unit

to operate for 15 minutes and check the draft hood relief

opening for proper draft (Figure 20). Make sure all other

appliances in the area are operating and all doors are

closed when performing the draft test. Pass a match flame

around the relief opening of the draft hood. A steady flame

drawn into the opening indicates proper draft.

Match

Relief

Opening

Draft Hood

Vent

Pipe

FIGURE 20.

If the flame flutters or is blown out, combustion products

are escaping from the relief opening. If this occurs, do

not operate the water heater until proper adjustments or

repairs are made to the vent pipe system and/or air supply

requirements.

Burner Flames

Inspect the burner flames through the viewport and

compare them to the drawings in Figure 21. A properly

operating burner should produce a soft blue flame. Blue

tips with yellow inner cones are satisfactory. The tips

of the flame may have a slight yellow tint. The flame

should not be all yellow or have a sharp blue-orange

color. Contaminated air may cause an orange colored

flame. Contact a qualified technician if the flame is not

satisfactory.

FIGURE 21.

Emergency Shut Down

IMPORTANT: Should overheating occur or the gas supply

fails to shut off, turn off the water heater’s manual gas

control valve and call a qualified technician.

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