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SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
Recognize safety information. This is the safety--alert symbol
. When you see this symbol on the furnace and in instructions
or manuals, be alert to the potential for personal injury.
Understand the signal words:
DANGER, WARNING, and
CAUTION. DANGER identifies the most serious hazards which
will
result in severe personal injury or death. WARNING signifies
hazards which
could
result in personal injury or death.
CAUTION is used to identify unsafe practices which
may
result
in minor personal injury or product and property damage. NOTE
is used to highlight suggestions which
will
result in enhanced
installation, reliability or operation.
To minimize the possibility of serious personal injury, fire,
furnace damage, or improper operation;
carefully follow these
safety rules
:
S
Your gas furnace uses air from outside the home for
combustion and vents flue gas to the outdoors. It is not
to be installed using indoor air for combustion. The
vent pipe must terminate outside the structure and must
not be obstructed in any way. The air--intake pipe must
terminate outside the structure or in a well ventilated
area that is isolated from the living space and the garage
(e.g. well ventilated attic or crawlspace). Do not block
or obstruct air openings on furnace or spaces around
furnace.
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Fig. 3 -- Venting
S
Keep the area around your furnace clear and free of
combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable
liquids and vapors.
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Fig. 4 -- Combustible Materials
S
Do not cover the furnace, store trash or debris near it, or
in any way block the flow of fresh air to the unit.
S
A furnace installed in an attic or other insulated space
must be kept free and clear of insulating material.
Examine the furnace area when the furnace is installed
or when insulation is added. Some materials may be
combustible.
S
This furnace contains SAFETY DEVICES which must
be MANUALLY RESET. If the furnace is left
unattended for an extended period of time, have it
checked periodically for proper operation. This
precaution will prevent problems associated with no
heat, such as frozen water pipes, etc. See “Before You
Request a Service Call” section in this manual.
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
Failure to follow this warning could result in personal
injury/death or property damage.
Do not keep combustible materials, gasoline, and other
flammable liquids or vapors around your furnace.
!
WARNING
FIRE AND UNIT OPERATION HAZARD
Failure to follow this warning could result in personal
injury/death or property damage.
For proper and safe operation the furnace needs air for
combustion and ventilation. Do not block or obstruct the
openings on the furnace, air openings to the area in which the
furnace is installed, and the space around the furnace.
!
WARNING