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Time/Temperature Relationship in Scalds

Water Temperature Time To Produce a Serious Burn

120°F More than 5 minutes

125°F 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

/2 seconds

155°F About 1 second

Table courtesy of Shriners Burn Institute

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 33 and 34 for more details.)

The temperature of the water in the heater can be

regulated by rotating the dial on the front of the

gas control (thermostat). To comply with safety

regulations the gas control (thermostat) was set at

its lowest setting before the water heater was shipped

from the factory.

The illustration below details the approximate water

temperature for each mark on the Gas Control

(Thermostat) Temperature Dial.

D ANGER

HOT

Water temperature over 125°

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.

BURN

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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

Valve Set

Point

Estimated

Temperature

Burns on Adult Skin

LOW

90°F ------------------------

●

98°F ------------------------

●

105°F ------------------------

●

113°F ------------------------

HOT

120°F More than 5 minutes

130°F About 30 seconds

140°F Less than 5 seconds

150°F About 1-1/2 seconds

VERY HOT

160°F About 1/2 second

DANGER: Hotter water

increases the potential for Hot

Water SCALDS.

NOTICE: Mixing valves are recommended for reducing

point of use water temperature by mixing hot and

cold water in branch water lines. It is recommended

that a mixing valve complying with the Standard for

Temperature Actuated Mixing Valves for Hot Water

Distribution Systems, ASSE 1017 be installed. See pages

31 & 33 for more details and contact a licensed plumber

or the local plumbing authority for further information.

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