Maytag HVP41240PCGA - Manual (Page 8)

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TYPICAL INSTALLATION
FIGURE 2.
MIXING VALVE USAGE
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD:
Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a
temperature which will satisfy space heating, clothes washing, dish
washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald and permanently injure
you upon contact. Some people are more likely to be permanently injured
by hot water than others. These include the elderly, children, the infirm, or
physically/mentally handicapped. If anyone using hot water in your home
fits into one of these groups or if there is a local code or province law
requiring a certain temperature water at the hot water tap, then you must
take special precautions. In addition to using the lowest possible temperature
setting that satisfies your hot water needs, a means such as a *Mixing
Valve, shall be used at the hot water taps used by these people or at the
water heater. Mixing valves are available at plumbing supply or hardware
stores. Consult Maytag Customer Service (1-800-788-8899). Follow
mixing valve manufacturer’s instructions for installation of the valves.
Before changing the factory setting on the thermostat, read the
“Temperature Regulation” section in this manual, see Figure 26.