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Sensors mounted in the drain pan that trigger an
alarm or turn off the incoming water to the water
heater when leakage is detected.
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Sensors mounted in the drain pan that turn off the
water supply to the entire home when water is
detected in the drain pan.
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Water supply shut-off devices that activate based on
the water pressure differential between the cold water
and hot water pipes connected to the water heater.
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Devices that will turn off the gas supply to a gas water
heater while at the same time shutting off its water
supply.
INSTALLATIONS IN AREAS WHERE FLAMMABLE
LIQUIDS (VAPORS) ARE LIKELY TO BE PRESENT OR
STORED (GARAGES, STORAGE AND UTILITY AREAS,
ETC.): Flammable liquids (such as gasoline, solvents,
propane [LP or butane, etc.] and other substances such
as adhesives, etc.) emit flammable vapors which can be
ignited by a gas water heater’s pilot light or main burner.
The resulting flashback and fire can cause death or
serious burns to anyone in the area, as well as property
damage. If installation in such areas is your only option,
then installation must be accomplished in a way that
the pilot flame and main burner flame are elevated from
floor at least 18 inches. While this may reduce chances
of flammable vapors, from a floor spill being ignited,
gasoline and other flammable substances should never
be stored or used in the same room or area containing a
gas water heater or other open flame or spark producing
appliance.
NOTE:
Flammable vapors may be drawn by air currents
from other areas of the structure to the appliance.
Also, the water heater must be located and/or protected
so it is not subject to physical damage by a moving
vehicle.
This water heater must not be installed directly on
carpeting. Carpeting must be protected by metal or wood
panel beneath the water heater extending beyond the full
width and depth of the water heater by at least 3” (76.2
mm) in any direction, or if the water heater is installed in
an alcove or closet, the entire floor must be covered by
the panel. Failure to heed this warning may result in a fire
hazard.
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