Rheem Warrior DVX 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 water heater's thermostat. 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.  �)'4 *16 $740 9CVGTVGORGTCVWTGQXGT° (ECP ECWUGUGXGTGDWTPUKPUVCPVN[QT FGCVJHTQOUECNFU %JKNFTGPFKUCDNGFCPFGNFGTN[CTG CVJKIJGUVTKUMQHDGKPIUECNFGF 5GGKPUVTWEVKQPOCPWCNDGHQTG UGVVKPIVGORGTCVWTGCVYCVGT JGCVGT (GGNYCVGTDGHQTGDCVJKPIQT UJQYGTKPI 6GORGTCVWTGNKOKVKPIXCNXGUCTG CXCKNCDNGUGGOCPWCN Time/Temperature Relationship in Scalds 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 thermostat setting to prevent contact with "HOT" water. Maximum water temperatures occur just after 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 16 and 17 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 thermostat was set at its lowest 150°F setting before the water heater was shipped from 160°F 140°F the factory. 130°F The illustration at the left details the approximate 120°F water temperature for each mark on the Gas Control (Thermostat) Temperature Dial. 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. Temperatures are approximate DANGER: Hotter water increases the potential for Hot Water SCALDS. 4