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Show Page 8, THE HERALD, Provo, Utah,, - Gas Association, Wednesday, November 4, 1992 Natural gas provides warmth without pollution ' j . , Fire gives a cozy atmosphere Keep the home fires burning without polluting. Now you can have all the warmth and atmosphere of a cozy fire in the fireplace without contributing to problems. With the flip of a button or the turn of a knob, natural gas firety J t t : ' . f ' i ' place equipment offers modern g convenience, a safe and fire, plus . clean-burnin- charm. -- ' M : ' ? v I' L : , - j ' i , - i ynr J . - f . ' - Natural gas fireplace equipment provides all the ambiance and none of the hassles at half the cost of conventional fireplace fuel. And as consumers become more aware of air quality problems in their communities, gas fireplace equipment becomes increasingly the. smart L j choice. natural gas firealmost all eliminate place systems of the particulate and carbon monoxide emissions created by conventional fireplaces. With a natural gas fireplace, you can enjoy the beauty, warmth and cheer of a fireplace anytime you want without contributing to the pollution problem. Clean-burnin- g Types of Equipment Available There are three basic types of natural gas fireplace systems: nat- ural gas fireplaces, fireplace inserts and natural gas logs. Natural gas fireplaces are units that can be installed against a wall as a fre- ed eze GAS on Page 9) EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS Water Heaters Worth Weight in Gold J H ."'. ; " "- .?. -. How much is your water heater worth. ..in an earthquake? If it topples over, it could end up destroying your home! That would make the cost of an unprotected water heater in a $168,000 home about $350 per ounce. ..literally worth its weight in gold. But if your water heater is securely anchored and stays upright, it can f nr I 3 V ..... provide you and your family with a safe source of emergency drinking water for several days. And a secured water heater avoids flooding or causing other serious damage to your residence. Earthquakes are among the most devastating of natural disasters. Even with man's best efforts at detection, awareness and PREPAREDNESS are keys to surviving earthquakes and other natural disasters such as high winds, floods, fires, etc. A very high priority item on all preparedness lists is securing water heaters, preferably to the floor. In response to the threats associated with toppled or ruptured water heaters from earthquakes and other potential hazards, a Provo, Utah company has ' A natural gas fireplace provides cozy, energy efficient warmth for the entire family all winter long. developed and recently patented the unique QuakeSAFE Water Heater Support System for residential, commercial and industrial use. Unlike other water heater support devices, QuakeSAFE Systems are specifically and uniquely engineered to withstand both the vertical and horizontal motions typical of an earthquake. Triangular braces, floor anchoring and a unique "restraining yoke" enable each QuakeSAFE System to remain stable in even severe, sustained quake motion. Independent found the testing QuakeSAFE Residential System to be water effective for 30, 40 and heaters in earthquakes of up to 7.5 on the Richtcr scale. In a high percentage of the testing, the QuakeSAFE System continued to withstand simulated quakes of much greater magnitude. The advantages of protecting water heaters from damage in earthquakes or other disasters are substantial. During a e quake, buildings may suffer minimal to moderate structural damage, only to be completely destroyed by fire as a result of damage to a water heater's electrical or gas connection. Additional benefits of owning a mid-rang- QuakeSAFE Water Heater Support System include the following: QuakeSAFE overcomes required blocking or spacer clearance problems and meets fire code requirements. QuakeSAFE meets or exceeds earthquake building code requirements now in place throughout the U.S. QuakeSAFE offers a full line of earthquake protection products. QuakeSAFE is entirely built in the U.S.A. from highest quality materials. model of the A new platform-brac- e residential unit also meets fire code in areas where water healers are required to be elevated 18 inches or more off the floor (such as enclosed garages). A be raramE i rJATURAL GAS. VJITH Buy a Day & ' Night Plus 90 I condensing natural gas furnace and get a $200 rebate. Its 96.6 annual heating efficiency rating helps the furnace capture the heat while you capture the cash. twin-brac- Mil! .It e wall-mou- unit is also nt available for situations in which is not possible. QuakeSAFE Systems are available for purchase and installation in Utah ), County from Linford Plumbing Plumbers Supply and Royden, Inc. Familian Pipe & Supply (224-- 1 100) Lewis & Guy mon, Inc. (225-10- 6 ) Emergency Essentials Mountainland Plumbing ). (374-2019- (377-360- (374-181- MKMBER. RIH.KV MOINTAINRAS ASSOCIATION "The Right Stuff ...To Last." 1 (222-959- NATU3AL MAC Rtbat meital nmmi niating . ... shit IIIVtDI o & 111 w 561 S. Commerce Dr., OREM offrd (or a limited tin. 8m Modem H.ttlng for detail. 225-422- 1 QuakeSAFE Water Heater Support System anchors solidly to any type of flooring for maximum quake protection. The Residential Quake Pro (224-6050- MEMBER, ROCKY MOUNTAIN GAS ASSOCIATION |