Waiwela PH2-20R DVSN (Natural Gas) Use & Care Manual

Waiwela PH2-20R DVSN (Natural Gas) Use & Care Manual Manual pdf 26 page image

Time/Temperature Relationship in ScaldsWater Temperature Time To Produce a Serious Burn120°F (49°C) More than 5 minutes125°F (52°C) 11 /2 to 2 minutes130°F (54°C) About 30 seconds135°F (57°C) About 10 seconds140°F (60°C) Less than 5 seconds145°F (63°C) Less than 3 seconds150°F (66°C) About 11/2 seconds155°F (68°C) About 1 secondTable courtesy of Shriners Burn InstituteSafety PrecautionsDo turn off manual gas shut-off valve if water heater hasbeen subjected to overheating, fire, flood, physicaldamage or if the gas supply fails to shut off.Do Not turn on water heater unless water and gassupplies are fully opened.Do Not turn on water heater if cold water supply shut-offvalve is closed.Do Not allow combustible materials such as newspaper,rags or mops to accumulate near water heater.Do Not store or use gasoline or other flammable vaporsand liquids, such as adhesives or paint thinner, in vicinityof this or any other appliance. If such flammables mustbe used, open doors and windows for ventilation, and allgas burning appliances in the vicinity should be shut offincluding their pilot lights, to avoid vapors lighting.NOTICE: Flammable vapors can be drawn by air currentsfrom surrounding areas to the water heater.If there is any difficulty in understanding or following theOperating Instructions or the Care and Cleaning section,it is recommended that a qualified person or servicemanperform the work.Operating the water heater:! DANGER: There is a hotwater scald potentialif the temperature is settoo high. Households withsmall children, disabled orelderly persons may require a120°F (49°C) or lowertemperature setting toprevent contact with HOTwater.Water Temperature SettingThe temperature of the water in the waterheater can be regulated by setting thetemperature on the front of the remotecontrol.Safety factors should be considered whenselecting the water temperature setting of thewater heater’s remote control.The remote control was set at 100°F (38°C)before the water heater was shipped from thefactory. This is the recommended startingpoint.Water temperatures above 125°F (52°C) cancause severe burns or death from scalding.Be sure to read and follow the warningsoutlined in this manual and on the labellocated on the water heater.Mixing valves are available for reducingpoint of use water temperature by mixinghot and cold water in branch water lines.Contact a licensed plumber or the localplumbing authority for further information.(See page 4 for more details.)The chart below may be used as a guide indetermining the proper water temperaturefor your home.26