Raypak XFyre 400A - GENERAL SAFETY; Scald Prevention and Water Temperature

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GENERAL SAFETY
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Water temperature over 125°F can
cau s e i nstan t s e ve r e b ur n s o r death
from scalds.
Children, disabled, and elderly are
at highest risk of being scalded.
See instruction manual before set-
ting temperature at water heater.
Feel water before bathing or show-
ering.
Temperature limiting valves are
available, see manual.
Time/Temperature
Relationships in Scalds
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Water
Temp.
Time to Produce Serious
Burn
120°F More than 5 minutes
125°F 1-1/2 to 2 minutes
130°F About 30 seconds
135°F About 10 seconds
140°F Less than 5 seconds
145°F Less than 3 seconds
150°F About 1-1/2 seconds
155°F About 1 second
Table courtesy of The Shriners Burn Institute
Table C: Time to Produce Serious Burn
Model No.
Heater Water Volume
(gallons)
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