Rheem AP13592 - Manual (Page 20)

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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 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 Shriners Burn Institute
DANGER: There is a
hot water scald potential
if the temperature is set
too high. Households with
small children, disabled, or
elderly persons may require
a 120°F. or lower
temperature setting to
prevent contact with HOT
water.
!
Water Temperature Setting
The temperature of the water in the water
heater can be regulated by setting the
temperature on the front of the remote
control.
Safety factors should be considered when
selecting the water temperature setting of
the water heater’s temperature.
The remote control was set at 100°F
before the water heater was shipped from
the factory. This is the recommended
starting point.
Water temperatures above 125°F can
cause severe burns or death from scalding.
Be sure to read and follow the warnings
outlined in this manual and on the label
located on the water heater.
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. (See page 4 for more details.)
The chart below may be used as a guide in
determining the proper water temperature
for your home.
Safety Precautions
Do turn off manual gas shut-off valve if water heater
has been subjected to over heating, fire, flood,
physical damage or if the gas supply fails
to shut off.
Do Not turn on water heater unless water and gas