When an existing Category 1 heater is removed or replaced, the
original venting system may no longer be sized to properly vent the
attached appliances. Instructions shall also indicate effects of an
WARNING
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD
Failure to follow the steps outlined below for each
appliance connected to the venting system being placed
into operation could result in carbon monoxide poisoning
or death.
The following steps shall be followed for each appliance
connected to the venting system being placed into
operation, while all other appliances connected to the
venting system are not in operation:
1.
Seal any unused openings in the venting system.
2.
Inspect the venting system for proper size and
horizontal pitch, as required in the National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 or the Natural Gas and
Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1 and these
instructions. Determine that there is no blockage or
restriction, leakage, corrosion and other deficiencies
which could cause an unsafe condition.
3.
As far as practical, close all building doors and
windows and all doors between the space in which
the appliance(s) connected to the venting system are
located and other spaces of the building.
4.
Close fireplace dampers.
DO NOT OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE WITHOUT FRONT PANELS INSTALLED.
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Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be
located out of traffic and away from furniture and
draperies.
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Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards
of high surface temperatures and should stay away to
avoid burns or clothing ignition.
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Young children should be carefully supervised when
they are in the same room as the appliance.
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Clothing or other flammable material should not be
placed on or near the appliance.
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Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing
an appliance must be replaced prior to operating the
appliance.
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Keep burner and control compartment clean.
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Installation and repair should be done by a QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSON. The appliance should be inspected
before use and at least annually by a qualified service
person. More frequent cleaning may be required due
to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding materials,
etc. It is imperative that control compartments, burners
and circulating air passageways of the appliance be
kept clean.
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improperly sized venting system (formation of condensate, leakage,
spillage, etc.) and shall specify the following test procedure:
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THIS IS A HEATING APPLIANCE
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Turn on clothes dryers and any appliance not connected
to the venting system. Turn on any exhaust fans, such
as range hoods and bathroom exhausts, so they are
operating at maximum speed. Do operate a summer
exhaust fan.
Follow the lighting instructions. Place the appliance
being inspected into operation. Adjust the thermostat
so appliance is operating continuously.
Test for spillage from draft hood equipped appliances
at the draft hood relief opening after 5 minutes of main
burner operation. Use the flame of a match or candle.
If improper venting is observed during any of the
above tests, the venting system must be corrected in
accordance with National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/
NFPA 54 and/or Natural Gas and Propane Installation
Code, CSA B149.1.
After is has been determined that each appliance
connected to the venting system properly vents when
tested as outlined above, return doors, windows,
exhaust fans, fireplace dampers and any other gas-fired
burning appliance to their previous conditions of use.
Do NOT put anything around the furnace that will
obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air.
DO keep the appliance area clear and free from
combustible material, gasoline and other flammable
vapors and liquids.
DO examine venting system periodically and replace
damaged parts.
DO make a periodic visual check of pilot and burners.
Clean and replace damaged parts.
CAUTION: Pilot hole cover must be kept tightly closed
during operation.
DO NOT use this heater if any part has been under
water. Immediately call a qualified service technician
to inspect the heater and to replace any part of the
control system and any gas control which has been
under water.
This furnace must not be connected to a chimney flue
serving a separate soid-fuel burning appliance.
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