Aerco Esteem 399, Installation And Maintenance Instructions Manual

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15.1 - Operating
Before starting the heater, the following
must be done.
15.1.1 - User instructions
The user must be correctly instructed
by the installer, on how to operate the
heater, in particular:

Make sure that the user understands
that combustion air and ventilation
openings must not be restricted/
closed/ or modified in any way.

Make sure that the user is informed
of all the special measures to be
taken for combustion air inlet and
discharging flue gases, and that
these must not be modified in any
way.

Make sure that the user keeps this
manual and all other documentation
included with the heater.

Make sure that the user understands
never to tamper with gas control
settings and the risk of CO poisoning
should an unauthorized individual do
so.

Make sure that the user knows how
to adjust temperatures, controls and
the room thermostats for maximum
efficiency.
15.1.2 - Filling the
condensate and
neutralizing box
The condensate and neutralizing
box is positioned inside the heater
as shown in Figures 3-3 through 3-6,
item “8”. It must be filled with water to
prevent the leakage of flue gases from
the condensate drainpipe, item “7” in
Figures 3-3 through 3-6. To fill and
inspect the condensate box proceed
follow Section 17.6.
WARNING!!!
If heater stays
off for more than 3 months,
repeat the above operation to
again fill the condensate trap.
Failure to follow this warning
could result in excessive levels
of carbon monoxide, which can
result in severe personal injury
or death!
15 - START-UP
15.2 - General
warnings concerning
gas supply
When starting up the heater for the first
time the following must be checked:

That the heater is supplied with the
type of fuel that it is configured to
use. Read Section 14.

That the gas supply system is
provided with all the safety devices
and controls required under current
national and local codes.

That the vent and combustion air
terminals are properly connected
(see Sections 12 and 13) and free
from any blockages.

That the condensate drain tube is
properly connected (see Section 9).
CAUTION!!!
To avoid corrosion
inside heat exchanger, gas used
should have sulphur rates inside
maximum annual peak over a
short period of time of 150 mg/
m3 and an annual average of 30
mg/m3.
WARNING!!!
If you smell gas:

Do not try to light any appliance.

Do not touch any electrical
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.
Failure to follow the above steps can
result in a fire or explosion causing
property damage, personal injury or
loss of life!