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Method of manufacturing a water heater with a leak detection system

  • US 7,421,784 B2
  • Filed: 04/13/2006
  • Issued: 09/09/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/13/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of manufacturing and installing a water heater, the method comprising:

  • manufacturing an original equipment manufacturer water heater including;

    a water tank including an inlet and an outlet;

    means for heating water in the water tank;

    a base pan at least partially supporting the water tank such that water leaked from the water tank collects in the base pan; and

    a sensor positioned in the base pan, the sensor being configured to detect water, the sensor being battery-powered; and

    installing the water heater by;

    connecting a source of cold water to the water tank inlet;

    installing a valve closable to prevent water from entering the water tank inlet from the source of cold water; and

    connecting the sensor to the valve such that the valve closes when the sensor detects water and such that the valve closes in a low battery condition of the sensor.

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