State Industries GSX - Manual (Page 24)

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ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURE ON THE GAS CONTROL VALVE THERMOSTAT
Water temperature over 125°F (52°C)
can cause servere burns instantly
resulting in severe injury or death.
Children, the elderly, and the
physically or mentally disabled are at
highest risk for scald injury.
Feel water before bathing or
showering.
Temperature limiting valves are
available.
Read instruction manual for safe
temperature setting.
Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the
water temperature in certain situations may vary up to
30°F (16.7 °C) higher or lower at the point of use such
as, bathtubs, showers, sink, etc.
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 infi rm, or physically/mentally handicapped.
If anyone using hot water in your home fi ts into one
of these groups or if there is a local code or state
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 satisfi es your hot water needs, a means
such as a mixing valve should 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. Follow manufacturer’s instructions
for installation of the valves. Before changing the
factory setting on the thermostat see following fi gure.
Using the lowest hot water temperature that meets
your needs will also provide the most energy effi cient
operation of the water heater.
Never allow small children to use a hot water tap, or
to draw their own bath water. Never leave a child
or handicapped person unattended in a bathtub or
shower.
NOTE: A water temperature range of 120°F-140°F
(49°C-60°C) is recommended by most dishwasher
manufacturers.
The thermostat of this water heater has been factory
set at its lowest position. It is adjustable and must be
reset to the desired temperature setting to reduce
the risk of scald injury. The index bar (Robsertshaw)
and mark (White-Rodgers®) are indicative of
approximately 120°F (49°C) and are the preferred
starting points, see the fi gure below. Some states have
a requirement for a lower setting.
White-Rodgers® Valves:
Turn the water temperature dial clockwise ( ) to
decrease the temperature, or counterclockwise ( )
to increase the temperature.
Robertshaw® Valves:
Turn the water temperature dial clockwise ( ) to
increase the temperature, or counterclockwise ( ) to
decrease the temperature.
Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to
shut off, turn off the manual gas control valve to the
appliance.
CA
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S H O TTER T H E R IS K
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RESET
BUTTON
GAS CONTROL KNOB
DIAL
STOP
INDEX
BARS
TEMPERATURE DIAL
ROBERTSHAW GAS VALVE
120°F
130°F
140°F
150°F
160°F
INDEX BAR
TEMPERATURE DIAL
160°F
WHITE RODGERS GAS VALVE
GAS CONTROL KNOB
(OFF-PILOT-ON)
150°F
140°F
130°F 120°F
Water
Temperature
Time to Produce 2nd & 3rd
Degree Burns on Adult Skin
160°F (71°C) About 1/2 second
150°F (66°C) About 1-1/2 seconds
140°F (60°C) Less than 5 seconds
130°F (54°C) About 30 seconds
120°F (49°C) More than 5 minutes
80°F (27°C) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Figure 28