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SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
INSTALLATION OF OIL FIRED HEATING UNITS
SHALL BE IN STRICT ACCORDANCE WITH THE
REGULATIONS OF THE AUTHORITIES HAVING
JURISDICTION. IN CANADA CSA B139 AND IN THE
UNITED STATES NFPA NO.31-1992 INSTALLATION
CODES FOR OIL BURNING EQUIPMENT APPLY.
DO NOT OPERATE FURNACE IN A CORROSIVE
ATMOSPHERE CONTAINING CHLORINE, FLUORINE
OR ANY OTHER DAMAGING CHEMICALS.
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE, OR OTHER
FLAMMABLE VAPOURS AND LIQUIDS IN THE
VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.
1.1)
SAFETY LABELING AND WARNING SIGNS
DANGER, WARNING AND CAUTION
The words DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION are used to identify
the levels of seriousness of certain hazards. It is important that you
understand their meaning. You will notice these words in the manual
as follows:
DANGER
Immediate hazards that WILL result in death or
serious damage to body and/or property.
WARNING
Hazards or unsafe practices that CAN result in
death or damage to body and/or property.
CAUTION
Hazards or unsafe practices which CAN result in
damage to body and/or property.
PART 1
INSTALLATION
1.2)
SAFE INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Installation or repairs performed by unqualified
persons can result in hazards to them and others.
Installation MUST conform to local codes or, in the
absence of same, to codes of the country having
jurisdiction.
The information contained in this manual is
intended for use by a qualified service technician
familiar with safety procedures and equipped with
the proper tools and test instruments.
Failure to carefully read and follow all instructions
in this manual can result in death and/or personal
injury, property damage, furnace malfunction.
Fire hazard
The furnace must be installed in a level position,
never where it will slope toward the front. If the
furnace is installed in the latter position, oil will
drain into the furnace vestibule and create a fire
hazard.
NOTE: It is the personal responsibility and obligation of the
homeowner to contact a qualified technician to ensure that the
installation conforms to applicable local and/or national codes and
ordinances.
a.
This furnace is NOT approved for installation in mobile homes,
trailers or recreational vehicles;
b.
Do NOT use this furnace as a construction heater or to heat a
building under construction;
c.
There must be a sufficient supply of fresh air for combustion as
well as ventilation in the area where the furnace is located;
d.
Use only the Type of fuel oil approved for this furnace (see
Rating Plate on unit). Overfiring will result in heat exchanger
failure and cause dangerous operating conditions;
e.
Visually check all oil line joints for signs of wetness, which would
indicate a leak;
f.
Connect furnace to the chimney;
g.
The points in Part 2 "Operation" are vital to the proper and safe
operation of the heating system. Take the time to ensure that all
steps were followed;
h.
Follow the regulations of the ANSI/NFPA No.31 (in the USA) and
CSA B-139 (in Canada) or local codes for placing and installing
the oil storage tank;
WARNING
WARNING
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