American Water Heater 6510319 Benutzerhandbuch

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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 

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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 permanently disable the 
water heater. 

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.

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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. 

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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. 

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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.

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