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Service and Adjustment
(cont'd)
Thermostat
Adjustments
On dual element models, both the upper and lower thermostats
have been factory set at hot (approximately
120°F) to reduce the
risk of scald injury.
The upper and lower thermostats
are adjustable
if a different
water
temperature
is desired.
Read all warnings
in the
_Temperature-Regulation"
section before proceeding.
NOTE:
It is not necessary to adjust
the upper ther-
mostat.
However,
if it is adjusted above the factory
set point of 120°F (Hot),
it is recommended
that it
not be set higher than the lower thermostat
setting.
To adjust the temperature setting for both upper and lower ther-
mostats.
UPPER
THERMOSTAT
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LOWER THERMOSTAT ADJUSTABLE
THROUGH OPENING IN LOWER ACCESS PANEL
1. Turn _OFF" the electric power to the water heater at the
junction box.
A, WARNING
HAZARD
OF ELECTRICAL
SHOClO
Before remov-
ing any access panels or servicing the water heater,
make sure the electrical supply to the water
heater
is turned
"OFF".
Failure to do this could result
in
DEATH,
SERIOUS
BODILY
INJURY, OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE.
2. Take _OFF" the access panel and fold away the insulation.
3. The slotted adjustment (using a screwdriver) can be turned
dockwise (ff'_
to increase the temperature
setting or
counter clockwise
(_-'_
to decrease the temperature set-
ting.
4. Fold the insulationback in place and replacethe access
panel.
5. Turn "ON" the power supply.
LOWER
THERMOSTAT
The adjustmentdial can be turned clockwise (_"_)
to
increase the temperature setting or counter clockwise
(_'_
to decrease the temperature setting.
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