Rheem Professional Series Use and Care Manual - Page 4

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. ! DANGER! WATER TEMPERATURE SETTING Safety and energy conservation are factors to be considered when selecting the water temperature setting of a water heater's gas control. 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 below. This label is also located on the water heater. Time/Temperature Relationship in Scalds ! DANGER HOT BURN Water temperature over 125°F can cause severe burns instantly or death from scalds. 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. Notice: Mixing valves are available for reducing point of use water temperature by mixing hot and cold water in branch water lines. Contact a licensed plumber or the local plumbing authority for further information. 4 Water Temperature Time To Produce a Serious Burn 120°F 125°F 130°F 135°F 140°F 145°F 150°F 155°F Table courtesy of Shriners Burn Institute More than 5 minutes 11/2 to 2 minutes About 30 seconds About 10 seconds Less than 5 seconds Less than 3 seconds About 11/2 seconds About 1 second The chart shown above may be used as a guide in determining the proper water temperature for your home. ! DANGER: Households with small children, disabled, or elderly persons may require a 120°F or lower gas control (thermostat) setting to prevent contact with "HOT" water. Maximum water temperatures occur just after the burner has shut off. To find water temperature being delivered, turn on a hot water faucet and place a thermometer in the water stream and read the thermometer.(See page 17 and 18 for more details.) The temperature of the water in the heater can be regulated by setting the temperature dial on the front of the gas control (thermostat). To comply with safety regulations the gas control(thermostat) was set at its lowest setting 130°F 140°F 150°F 160°F WARNING READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE LIGHTING WAR UTION INJURY HOT CA S M VACAT T ER ASE E D L HEWARTISHEKROOTI NFTCSRCA ION 120°F before the water heater 110°F was shipped from the 100°F factory. 90°F The illustration at the left 80°F details the approximate 70°F water temperature 60°F for each mark on the Gas Control (Thermostat) Temperature Dial. Temperatures are approximate ! DANGER: Hotter water increases the potential for Hot Water SCALDS.