5Safety Information
DANGER
This water heater’s water temperature is set to 120°F (49°C)
at the factory for your safety and comfort. Increasing the
temperature increases the risk of accidental scalding. Water
temperatures at or above 125°F (52°C) can cause instant
scalding, severe burns, or death. Before you decide to change
the temperature setting, read the following charts carefully.
Water
Temperature
Time in which a young child can suffer a
full thickness (3rd degree) burn
160°F (70°C) Less than 1 second
140°F (60°C) 1 second
130°F (55°C) 10 seconds
120°F (49°C) 10 minutes
100°F (37°C) very low scald risk
DANGER
HO T
BURN
To prevent burns:
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Use the lowest operating temperature setting necessary to
provide comfortably-hot water.
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If your household has children or elderly or disabled
residents, consider using a lower temperature setting.
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Do not leave children, the elderly, or disabled persons
unsupervised.
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Do not allow small children to play unsupervised in the
bathroom.
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Do not allow anyone to change the water temperature while
hot water is running.
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Read all the instructions in this manual carefully before
changing the temperature setting.
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Feel the water before using it on children, the elderly, or the
disabled.
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If it is necessary to set the water temperature above 125°F
(52°C), consider installing a thermostatically-controlled
mixing valve or temperature-limiting valve. Contact a
licensed plumber or your local plumbing authority for more
information.
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