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SERVICE INFORMATION
A.
Water temperature over 125° F can cause severe
burns instantly or death from scalds.
B.
Children, disabled and elderly are at the highest risk
of being scalded.
C.
See instruction manual before setting temperature at
the water heater.
D.
Feel water before bathing or showering.
E.
Temperature limiting valves are available, see
manual.
The temperature of the water in the heater is regulated by adjustable,
automatic, surface mounted thermostats located behind the jacket access panels.
These automatic controls are set at the factory to maintain a water temperature of
125
f. Although these thermostats are designed to industry standards, they can fail
to control temperature properly without any notice, and therefore should be tested
periodically for your protection.
The test is very simple: Turn on the hot water faucet and measure the
maximum temperature with an accurate thermometer. If the temperature is above
the safe limits for your circumstances call a service man to adjust or replace the
control.
DANGER: IF YOU DISCOVER EXTREME HOT WATER COMING
FROM THE FAUCET, IMMEDIATELY SHUT OFF THE ELECTRICITY
AT THE MAIN SWITCH AND CALL COMPETENT SERVICE
PERSONNEL. ANY OVERHEATED WATER HEATER IS A
POTENTIAL HAZARD TO LIFE AND PROPERTY. DO NOT OPERATE
UNTIL THE SOURCE OF THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN DETERMINED
AND ELIMINATED.
Summary of Contents for Hydrastone ME Series
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