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20Drafthood OperationIt is important to check that the ventilation system is working properly once the waterheater main burner has been lit. Wait 10 minutes after lighting the burner. Thenintroduce a match or candle around the opening of the drafthood. If the flame isdrawn towards the opening, this indicates proper ventilation. If the flame flutters or isblown out, combustion gases are escaping from the drafthood opening. If thisoccurs, shut the water heater off immediately and locate the problem. Do not tryand operate the water heater again until you are satisfied that the problem hasbeen corrected.Water Temperature RegulationThe higher the temperature setting, the greater the risk of scalding. Hot watercan cause third degree burns in 1 second at 160 o F (71 o C), 5 seconds at 150 o F(65 o C), and 30 seconds at 130 o F (54 o C). In households where there arechildren, physically challenged individuals, or elderly persons, mixing valvesfor point of use are necessary as a means of reducing the scalding potential ofhot water. Failure to install a mixing valve can result in serious personal injuryor death.The water temperature for all models is controlled by a thermostat with two sensingelements. One sensor is located near the top of the tank and the other is near thecenter. The thermostat is factory adjusted to its lowest temperature setting. Toadjust the water temperature, insert a small flat head screwdriver into the slottedscrew located in the hole on the front of the thermostat. See Figure 14. Turn thetemperature dial to the desired setting. To maximize the efficiency of the waterheater and reduce the risk of scalding, it is recommended that the dial be adjustedto the lowest setting that produces an acceptable hot water supply. The dial may beset from 100 o F to 180 o F (38 o C to 82 o C).When hot water is drawn from the tank in frequent short bursts, a condition known as “stacking” iscreated. “Stacking” is the result of increased cycling of the burner and can produce very hot watertemperatures at the hot water outlet. Always remember to check the hot water coming out of any faucetwith your hand before use. This will reduce the risk of scalding related injury.Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to shut off, close the gas supply manual shut-offvalve. Failure to follow this instruction can result in serious personal injury or death.Out of FuelIf your water heater should run out of gas, proceed as follows:1. Set the thermostat to the lowest setting.2. Turn the gas control knob clockwise to “OFF”.3. Turn off all electric power to the appliance.4. Once the gas supply has been reestablished, proceed to Lighting Instructions.PART 4 – GENERAL MAINTENANCEHousekeepingDO NOT STORE or use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids around the water heater.DO NOT BLOCK or in any way restrict the flow of fresh air to the water heater.DO NOT PUT or store any objects on the top of the water heater.Failure to follow these instructions can result in property damage, personal injury, or death.Keep the area around the water heater clean and free of dust, lint, and dirt. Vacuum any dirt asrequired. Make sure that all of the minimum clearances to combustible materials are being maintained.Figure 14 - Thermostat

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