Use & care guide

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Location Requirements
The Flame Guard® Safety System is designed to reduce
the risk of flammable vapor-related fires. The patented
system protects your family by trapping the burning vapors
within the water heater combustion chamber through
the special flame-trap. The burning vapors literally “burn
themselves out” without escaping back into the room.
In the event of a flammable vapor incident, the Flame
Guard® Safety System shuts off the gas supply to the
water heater’s burner and pilot, preventing re-ignition of
any remaining flammable vapors in the area. This will
disable the water heater until the system is reset. Note: Not
following these instructions and/or an inadequate air supply
can cause the Flame Guard® Safety System to disable
the water heater. Please make required installation and
venting/air supply changes prior to resetting the system.
Do not use or store flammable products such as gasoline,
solvents, or adhesives in the same room or area near the
water heater. If such flammables must be used, all gas
burning appliances in the vicinity must be shut off and their
pilot lights extinguished. Open the doors and windows for
ventilation while flammable substances are in use.
If flammable liquids or vapors have spilled or leaked in the
area of the water heater, leave the area immediately and
call the fire department from a neighbor’s home. Do not
attempt to clean the spill until all ignition sources have been
extinguished.
Do not store combustible materials (boxes, magazines,
clothes, etc.) on or in close proximity to the water heater.
Site Location
• Select a location near the center of the water piping
system. The water heater must be installed indoors
and in a vertical position on a level surface. DO NOT
install in bathrooms, bedrooms, or any occupied room
normally kept closed.
• Locate the water heater as close to the chimney or gas
vent as practical. Consider the vent system piping and
combustion air supply requirements when selecting the
water heater location. The venting system must be able
to run from the water heater to termination with minimal
length and elbows.
• Locate the water heater near the existing gas piping.
If installing a new gas line, locate the water heater to
minimize the pipe length and elbows.
NOTE: This water heater must be installed according to all
local and state codes or, in the absence of local and state
codes, the “National Fuel Gas Code”, ANSI Z223.1(NFPA
54)-latest edition.
Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Storage of or use of gasoline or other
flammable vapors or liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance can
result in serious injury or death.
Flammable Vapors
FLAMMABLES
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
Can result in serious injury or death
Read and follow water heater warnings
and instructions.