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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
!
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.
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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WATER TEMPERATURE
Safety, energy conservation, and hot water capacity are factors
to be considered when operating a 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.
Time/Temperature Relationship in Scalds
Temperature
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 reference in
determining potentially hazardous water temperatures.
DANGER
There is a Hot Water SCALD Potential if the
water temperature thermostat is set too high.
The thermostat for this water heater has been set at the factory
to 125°F (52°C) to reduce the risk of scald injury.
Time to Produce a Serious Burn
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
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