OPERATING
FURNACE
AWARNING
Furnace burner, combustion chamber, and exhaust port are very
hot during operation. Keep children and adults away from hot
surfaces to avoid burns and clothing ignition. Carefully supervise
young children when they are in the same room as furnace. Furnace
will remain hot for a time after shutdown. Let surface cool before
touching.
AWARNING
Do not operate furnace with front cover removed. Unsafe operation
could result.
CAUTION
Do not block circulating air openings in the louver of the front
cover. This is necessary for furnace to operate properly.
NOTICE
If operating furnace for the first time, a slight odor will occur. This
odor will go away after a few hours of operation.
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING
WARNING
If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion
may result causing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
A. This appliance does not have a pilot. It is equipped with an ignition device
which automatically lights the burner. Do not try to light the burner by hand.
B. BEFORE OPERATING smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to
smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on
the floor.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electric switch; do not use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the
gas supplier's instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
C. Use only your hand to mm the handle on the manual shutoff valve. Never use
tools. If the handle will not turn by hand, don't try to repair it. Call a qualified
service technician. Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion.
D. Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a
qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of
the control system and any gas control which has been under water.
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