Camus Hydronics Valiant FT VA0080, Manual

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8.0 MAINTENANCE
Listed below are items that must be checked to ensure safe
reliable operations. Verify proper operation after servicing.
8.1 EXAMINE THE VENTING SYSTEM
Examine the venting system at least once a year. Check
more often in the first year to determine inspection interval.
Check all joints and pipe connections for tightness,
corrosion or deterioration. Flush the condensate drain with
water to clean. Have the entire system, including the
venting system, periodically inspected by a qualified service
agency.
CAUTION
It is important that all gas appliances be serviced by
qualified technicians. It is in your own interest and
that of safety to ensure that all local codes, and all
the “NOTES” and “WARNINGS” in this manual are
complied with. The serviceman must utilize a
combustion analyzer with CO
2
and CO to set the
appliance according to Camus® Hydronics
recommendations.
CAUTION
Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing
controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and
dangerous operation.
WARNING
THE HEAT EXCHANGER UTILIZES A CERAMIC
FIBER MATERIAL REFRACTORY WHICH, AT HIGH
TEMPERATURES ABOVE 1750°F, CAN CONVERT
INTO CRISTOBALITE. THE INTERNATIONAL
AGENCY FOR RESEARCH ON CANCER (IARC)
HAS CONCLUDED, “CRYSTALLINE SILICA
INHALED IN THE FORM OF QUARTZ OR
CRISTOBALITE FROM OCCUPATIONAL
SOURCES IS CARCINOGENIC TO HUMANS
(GROUP 1).”
AVOID BREATHING DUST AND CONTACT WITH
SKIN AND EYES.
Follow the Precautions Below:
• Use a NIOSH certified dust respirator (N95).
This type of respirator is based on the OSHA
requirements for Cristobalite at the time this
document was written. Other types of
respirators may be needed depending on job site
conditions. Current NIOSH recommendations
can be found on the NIOSH website:
http://www.cdc.gov/ niosh/homepage.html.
NIOSH approved respirators, manufacturers,
and phone numbers are also listed on this
website.
• Wear long-sleeved, loose fitting clothing,
gloves, and eye protection.
• Apply enough water to the combustion
chamber lining to prevent dust.
• Wash potentially contaminated clothes
separately from other clothing. Rinse washer
thoroughly.
NIOSH stated First Aid.
• Eye: Irrigate immediately.
•
Breathing: Fresh air.