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Installation (Water Connections) continued-
This water heater can deliver scalding temperature water at any faucet in the
system. Be careful whenever using hot water to avoid scalding injury. Certain
appliances such as dishwashers and automatic clothes washers may require
increased temperature water. By setting the thermostat on this water heater to
obtain the increased temperature water required by these appliances, the
potential for scald injury increases. To protect against injury, you should install
an ASSE approved mixing valve in the water system. This valve will reduce
point of discharge temperature by mixing cold and hot water in branch supply
lines. Such valves are available from the manufacturer of this water heater or
a local
plumbing supplier. Please consult with a plumbing professional.
APPROXIMATE TIME/TEMPERATURE RELATIONSHIPS IN SCALDS
120°F
(49°C)
More than 5 minutes
125°F
(52°C)
1½ to 2 minutes
130°F
(54°C)
About 30 seconds
135°F
(57°C)
About 10 seconds
140°F
(60°C)
Less than 5 seconds
145°F
(63°C)
Less than 3 seconds
150°F
(66°C)
About 1½ seconds
155°F
(68°C)
About 1 second
WARNING
Hydrogen gas can be produced in an operating water heater that has
not had water drawn from the tank for a long period of time (generally
two weeks or more). Hydrogen gas is extremely flammable. To prevent
the possibility of injury under these conditions, we recommend the hot
water faucet to be open for several minutes at the kitchen sink before
you use any electrical appliance, which is connected to the hot water
system. If hydrogen is present, there will be an unusual sound such as
air escaping through the pipes as hot water begins to flow. Do not
smoke or have open flame near the faucet at the time it is open.
(52°C) can cause severe burns
are at highest risk of being
Children, disabled and elderly
instantly or death from scalds.
Water temperature over 125°F
Feel water before bathing or
before setting temperature
available.
showering.
Temperature limiting valves are
Review this instruction manual
at water heater.
scalded.
