Giant
Manual
5
Safety
Behaviors
and
Prac ces
for
the
Consumer
and
Installer
FVIR
(Flammable
Vapor
Igni on
Resistant)
Sensor
Flammable
liquids
such
as
cleaning
solvents,
aerosols,
paint
thinners,
adhesives,
gasoline
and
propane
must
be
handled
and
stored
with
extreme
care.
These
fl
ammable
liquids
emit
fl
ammable
vapors
and
when
exposed
to
an
igni on
source
can
result
in
a
fi
re
hazard
or
explosion.
Flammable
liquids
should
not
be
used
or
stored
in
the
vicinity
of
this
or
any
other
appliance.
This
water
heater
is
equipped
with
a
fl
ammable
vapor
sensor
and
meets
the
requirements
of
ANSI
Z21.10.1
If
fl
ammable
vapors
are
detected,
the
fl
ammable
vapor
sensor
will
close
the
gas
supply
to
the
water
heater,
the
igni on
source
will
be
disabled
and
an
“FE”
error
code
will
fl
ash
on
the
controller.
If
the
controller
is
fl
ashing
an
“FE”
or
if
fl
ammable
vapors
are
suspected:
Leave
the
area
immediately,
leaving
the
exit
point
open
to
allow
ven la on
Do
not
touch
any
electric
device
(including
phone
or
light
switch)
Call
emergency
personnel
from
a
neighbors
phone
Do
not
try
to
reset
the
water
heater
or
light
the
pilot
to
any
other
appliance.
When
safety
personnel
has
iden
fi
ed
the
area
as
safe
and
all
fl
ammable
vapors
have
been
removed
and
eliminated
from
the
area,
the
units
can
be
reset
by
unplugging
the
unit
then
plugging
back
in.
Do
not
spray
or
use
chemicals
containing
bleach,
cleaners,
polish,
silicone,
phosphorous,
or
lubricants
near
the
water
heater.
These
chemicals
will
damage
the
fl
ammable
vapor
sensor.
Never
clean
or
tamper
with
the
fl
ammable
vapor
sensor.
Do
not
place
cat
li er
near
the
appliance
as
it
can
corrode
or
damage
the
sensor.
If
the
sensor
is
corroded
or
damaged
its
reac on
me
can
be
a
ff
ected
and
it
may
not
react
as
described.
WARNING
Install
vent
system
per
local
and
na onal
codes.
Read
and
follow
all
instruc ons
in
this
sec on.
Do
not
install
this
water
heater
above
5,400
(1,646
m).
Do
not
obstruct
water
heater
air
intake.
Do
not
operate
water
heater
if
fl
ood
damaged.
Failure
to
properly
vent
this
appliance
can
result
in
death,
personal
injury
and/or
property
damage.
Every
home
should
have
a
carbon
monoxide
(CO)
alarm
in
the
hall
‐
way
near
bedrooms
in
each
sleeping
area.
Check
ba eries
monthly
and
replace
them
annually.
WARNING
Carbon
Monoxide
Hazard