Heater fire prevention device, system and method

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1996-11-13

1998-06-16

Dority, Carroll B.

Stoves and furnaces

Liquid heater

Boiler receiving hot liquid or steam from stove or furnace

122 131, 122 14, 122 11, F24H 100

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057655472

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed herein is a fire safety and prevention method, system and apparatus for preventing flammable fumes or vapors from entering into the pilot light or flame area of a gas hot water or other type of heater and igniting into a fire, which is easily installed at low cost and without special expertise.
The preferred embodiment is a simple metallic or similar cylinder placed around the heater, with appropriate vapor-tight seals, which will prevent flammable vapors moving near the floor from entering the heating area and igniting.
Also disclosed is a method, system, apparatus and method to incorporate this safety feature into the manufacture of new gas hot water and other heaters.

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