American Water Heater 318935-003 - Manual (Page 4)

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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 disables the water heater by shutting 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 not prevent a possible fire/explosion
if the igniter is depressed and flammable vapors have
accumulated in the combustion chamber with the pilot
light off. If you suspect a flammable vapor incident has
occurred, do not use this appliance. Do not attempt to light
this appliance, or depress the igniter button if you suspect
flammable vapors have accumulated inside or outside the
appliance. Immediately call a qualified person to inspect
the appliance. Water heaters subjected to a flammable
vapors incident will show a discoloration on the flame-trap
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
Can result in serious injury or death
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
Read and follow water heater warnings and
instructions.
WARNING
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard
Do not install in a mobile home.
Doing so can result in death or
carbon monoxide poisoning.
WARNING
and require replacement of the entire water heater. 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
(see “Combustion Air Supply and Ventilation” section).
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.
Keep combustibles such as boxes, magazines, clothes,
etc. away from the water heater area.
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)-current edition.