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1. Safe Installation Requirements
FIRE, EXPLOSION, AND ASPHIXIATION HAZARD
Improper adjustment, alteration, service,
maintance or installation could cause serious
injury, death and/or property damage.
Installationorrepairsmadebyunqualifiedpersons
could result in hazards to you and others.
Installation MUST conform w ith local codes or, in
the absence of local codes, with codes of all
governmental authorities having jurisdiction.
The information contained in this manual is
intended for use by a qualified service agency that
is experienced in such work, is familiar with all
precautions and safety procedures required in
such work, and is equipped with the proper tools
and test instruments.
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WARNING
NOTE: This furnace is design--certified by the CSA International
(formerly AGA and CGA) for installation in the United States and
Canada. Refer to the appropriate codes, along with this manual,
for proper installation.
· Use only the Type of gas approved for this furnace (see
RatingPlateonunit).Overfiringwillresultinfailureofheat
exchanger and cause dangerous operation. (Furnaces
can be converted to LP gas with approved kit.)
· Installthis furnaceonlyinalocationandpositionasspeci-
fied in “2. Installation” of these instructions.
· Provideadequatecombustionandventilationairtothefur -
naceass pecifiedin“4.CombustionandVentilationAir” of
these instructions.
· Combustionproducts must be discharged outdoors.Con-
nectthisfurnacetoanapprovedventsystemonly,asspe-
cifiedin“5.GasVentInstallation,6.HorizontalVentingand
7. Masonry Chimney Venting” of these instructions.
· Never test for gas leaks with an open flame. Use a com-
merciallyavailablesoapsolution madespecifically forthe
detectionofleakstocheckall connections,as specifiedin
“8. Gas Supply and Piping, Final Check” of these instruc-
tions.
· Always install furnace to operate within the furnace’s in-
tended temperature--rise range with a duct system which
hasanexternalstaticpressurewithintheallowablerange,
as specified in “Technical Support Manual” of these in-
structions.
· When a furnace is installed so that supply ducts carry air
circulated by the furnace to areas outside the s pace con-
tainingthefurnace,thereturnairshallalsobehandledbya
duct(s) sealed to the furnace casing and terminating out-
side the space containing the furnace.
· A gas--fired furnace for installation in a residential garage
must be installed as specified in “2. Installation” of these
instructions.
· This furnace is not to be used for temporary heating of
buildings or structures under construction.
See “2. Installation, Item 10”.
· This furnace is NOT approved for installation in mo-
bile homes, trailers or recreation vehicles.
· Seal around supply and return air ducts.
· Install correct filter type and size.
· Unit MUST be installed so electrical components are pro -
tected from direct contact with water.
Safety Rules
Your unit is built to provide many years of safe and dependable
serviceprovidingitisproperlyinstalledandmaintained.However,
abuse and/or improper use can shorten the life of the unit and
create hazards for you, the owner.
A. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commissionencourages
installation of carbon monoxide alarms. There can be v arious
sources of c arbon monoxide in a building or dwelling. The
sources could be gas--fired clothes dryers, gas cooking
stoves, water heaters, furnaces, gas --fired fireplaces, wood
fireplaces, and several other items.
Carbon monoxide can cause serious bodily injury and/or
death. Carbon monoxide or “CO” is a colorless and odorless
gas produced when fuelis not burned completelyor whenthe
flame does not receive sufficient oxygen.
Therefore,tohelpalertpeopleofpotentiallydangerouscarbon
monoxide levels, you should have a commercially available
carbon monoxide alarm that is listed by a nationally recog-
nizedtestingagencyinaccordancewithUnderwritersLabora-
tories Inc. Standard for Single and Multiple Station Carbon
Monoxide Alarms, ANSI/UL 2034 or the CSA 6.19--01 Resi-
dential Carbon Alarming Devices installed and maintained in
thebuildingordwellingconcurrentlywiththegas--firedfurnace
installation(seeNotebelow).Thealarmshouldbei nstalledas
recommended by the alarm manufacturer’s installation in-
structions.
B. There can be numerous sources of fire or smokein a building
or dwelling. Fire or smoke can cause serious bodily injury,
death, and/or property damage. Therefore, in order to alert
peopleofpotentiallydangerousfireorsmoke,youshouldhave
fireextinguisherandsmokealarmslistedbyUnderwritersLab-
oratories installed and maintained in the building or dwelling
(see Note below).
Note: The manufacturerof your furnace does not test any alarms
and makes no representations regarding any brand or type
of alarms.
C. To ensure safe and efficientoperation of your unit, you should
do the following:
1. Thoroughly read this manual and labels on the unit. This
will help you understand how your unit operatesand the haz-
ards involved with gas and electricity.
2. Do not use this unit if any part has been under water. Im-
mediatelycallaqualifiedserviceagencytoinspecttheunitand
to replace any part of the control system and any gas control
which has been under water.
3. Never obstruct the vent grilles, or any ducts that provide
airtotheunit.Airmustbeprovidedforpropercombustionand
ventilation of flue gases.
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