Rheem RS80-42BP - Manual (Page 5)

Time/Temperature Relationship in Scalds
Temperature Time To Produce a Serious Burn
120°F More than 5 minutes
125°F 1½ 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 1½ 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 thermostat
setting to prevent contact with “HOT” water.
NOTICE: Mixing valves should be installed to reduce the
point of use water temperature by mixing hot and cold water in
branch water lines. Contact a licensed installer or the local
plumbing authority for further information.
The temperature of the water in the water heater can be reg-
ulated by setting the temperature dial of the adjustable sur-
face mounted thermostat located behind the left tank end
cover.
This thermostat controls the water
heater’s heating element only. (A
separate thermostat should be uti-
lized in monitoring the tempera-
ture from the collector).
To comply with safety regulations
the thermostat is factory set at
120° F or less where local codes
require.
DANGER: Hotter water
increases the potential for Hot
Water SCALDS.
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D A N G E R !
HOT
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.
BURN
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.
55 80
75
70 65
60
50
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DANGER: Burns from Hot Water and
Steam - Use extreme care when opening relief
valves, charging closed loop, and filling storage
tank.
The electrical element booster thermostat has
been factory set at 122°F (50°C) to reduce the
risk of scald injury. Adjusting the thermostat to a
higher setting is not recommended. Hotter water
increases the potential for Hot Water Scalds.
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Thermostat
Dial Pointer