System and methods for controlling a water heater

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7290502
APP PUB NO 20060174846A1
SERIAL NO

11052307

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A control for a water heater is provided that comprises a pressure switch for sensing a predetermined level of airflow sufficient for maintaining proper burner operation, and a temperature sensing means for sensing the temperature of the water in the tank. The control further comprises a processor for controlling the operation of the burner to maintain the water temperature above a predetermined value. When the processor receives a signal from the pressure switch indicating an insufficient level of airflow, the processor shuts down the burner and subsequently attempts to restart the burner. The processor will also lock-out further burner operation after a predetermined number of consecutive shut downs occurs before the water is heated to a desired temperature during a single call for heating.

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A O SMITH CORP11270 W PARK PLACE MILWAUKEE WI 53224

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Haefner, John S St. Louis, MO 12 182
Kidd, Larry D Florence, SC 12 131
Shropshire, R Dale Hartsville, SC 5 100
Vogel, G Scott Fenton, MO 15 828

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