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Hot Water Tank
ENERGY STAR ® tanks
includes more insulation
on the outside. It generates
hot water faster than a
regular tank and will save
you about $ 50 a year in
natural gas. Save more
by turning off while away
on vacation.
programmed). The occupant can than communicate with the guest at the
door and if they wish them to enter push # 9 on the phone and that will
activate the electronic front door lock.
The phone number can be changed and a new one programmed or in the
case of 2 occupants with 2 phones, they can both be entered.
Mechanical Systems
Plumbing
Hot Water Heater
Your hot water heater is a rental unit (unless you opted to purchase it). All
calls for service should be directed to the number on the label attached to
your unit.
The principal causes of tank lining damage are hard water and overheating.
For economy and reduced wear in the liner of the tank, consider turning the
water temperature down, or switching the gas control to the pilot position
before going on vacation.
A thermostat located on the hot water heater regulates the temper-ature of
hot water supplied in your home. If you fi nd that the temperature of hot water
is not suited to your personal needs, a service call can be made.
Every hot water heater is equipped with a pressure relief valve at the top of
the tank. This is a safety device designed to open and relieve pressure should
the water pressure in the tank exceed its pre-set pressure rating. It should not
be tampered with, nor should the discharge tube be blocked.
Your hot water heater and furnace/air handlers are direct vent appliances.
Exterior vents supply outdoor air to a sealed combustion chamber inside the
appliance and direct the exhaust back to the outside. The fresh air supply duct
opening on the exterior of your home should be regularly checked for blockages.
Combustion gases condense and drip during winter months, which
may freeze and block the vent openings. Units will shut down automatically
if a blockage occurs.
New government regulations require that certain models of hot water tanks
be equipped with Flammable Vapour Ignition Resistant (FVIR) technology.
Otherwise known as a “Superfl ue Water Heater”, this technology is designed
to protect you and your family in the event that the appliance senses the
presence of a fl ammable vapour.
To prevent nuisance problems, please ensure that you keep all products (i.e.,
household cleaners, paint thinners, gasoline, etc.) that produce a fl ammable
vapour away from the water heater. In the event that you wish to paint your
storage room fl oor, we recommend that you unplug the hot water tank for
a minimum of 3 days until all vapours have completely dissipated.
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