Heatmaster C-250 - Safety Precautions and Warnings

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HeatMaster
SS
C Series Furnace Operating Manual
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Read and understand all precautions before operating the furnace.
Save these instructions. Retain this manual as long as you
own your HeatMaster
SS
furnace. Carefully read and follow
these directions.
IMPORTANT
THESE FURNACES ARE FOR COAL BURNING ONLY.
Follow all applicable local laws.
DANGER
Do not start a re with or burn chemicals, volatile uid rubber,
plastics or garbage. Only competent persons with a sound
understanding of this heating method should operate this
furnace. Improper ring could result in personal injury and or
damage to the unit and void the warranty.
Risk of re or explosion
• Do not use chemicals or uids to start the re.
• Do not burn garbage, gasoline, drain oil, or other ammable
liquids.
• Do not operate with fuel loading or ash removal doors open.
• Do not store fuel or other combustible material within
marked installation clearances.
• Inspect and clean ues and chimney regularly.
• Maximum draft marked on the nameplate.
• DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE
SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE.
WARNING
• All installations and operations of your HeatMaster
SS
product
must follow STATE, PROVINCIAL, and LOCAL LAWS pertaining
to operations, wiring, plumbing, and building codes.
• All models operate at atmospheric pressure. DO NOT
obstruct, block or plug the overow vent tube in any way
which is located on top of the boiler either in front of or
behind the chimney.
• When installing the furnace, the chimney should never be
connected to a chimney ue serving another appliance.
• Do not start a re in the furnace without rst lling it with
water. It will cause serious damage to the furnace.
• All covers or guards must be in place at all times, except
for maintenance or service.
ATTENTION
• A copy of the owner’s manual in French is available by
request from HeatMaster Furnaces Inc. ofces.
• The person(s) operating this furnace must comply with all
applicable local and state laws or other requirements.
• Do not remove labels from the furnace except in the case
of servicing.
CAUTION
• Use of an approved spark arrester is recommended. It’s the
recommendation of HeatMaster Furnaces inc. that there
be a 15’ minimum distance of clearance from buildings
and other combustibles. Your local authorities and your
insurance company may require a greater distance. Never
allow combustible material to accumulate near the unit.
Fuel should never be stored where there is the potential for
accidental re.
• Load carefully or damage will result.
• Do not use chemicals or uids o start the re. Do not start
or operate the furnace without checking water levels. The
furnace must be lled until the water comes out of the vent
pipe on the top of the furnace.
• Hot Surfaces: Keep children away. Do not touch during
operation.
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