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    PROMAX ® SL POWER DIRECT -VENT FEA TURES PO WER DIREC T- VENT POWER DIRECT -VENT DESIGN ProMax SL Power Dir ect V ent residential gas models are equipped with FVIR technology to meet Phase III of the ANSI Z21.10.1 standards for the r esistance to flammable vapor ignition and resistance to lint, dust and oil accumulation tests. The Closed-combusti[...]

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    For T echnical Information and Automated Fax Service, call 80 0 -527 - 1 953. A. O. Smith Corporation reserves the right to make product changes or improvements without prior notice. Revised August 2007R ©2007 A. O. Smith Corporation Printed in U.S.A. RESIDENTIAL Gas W ater Heaters 500 T ennessee W altz Parkway , Ashland City , TN 37015 www .hotwa[...]