Power vent water heater with electronic control system
US6053130A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 4, 1998 |
| Grant date | Apr 25, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 4, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF24H15/414
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A water heater of the invention includes a water container; a combustion chamber adjacent the water container; a burner associated with the combustion chamber; a flue connected to the combustion chamber; a blower assembly positioned to receive combustion products from the flue and convey the combustion products to a remote location; and a pressure switch positioned to detect blockage of combustion products away from the blower assembly and flow of air from the flue prior to initiation of combustion in the combustion chamber.
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