Carrier OBM112 Series, Installation Instructions Manual

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1 SAFETY REGULATIONS
1.1
SAFETY LABELING AND
WARNING SIGNS
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, serious
bodily injury and/or property damage.
WARNING
Hazards or unsafe practices that CAN result in death,
bodily injury and/or property damage.
CAUTION
Hazards or unsafe practices that CAN result in bodily
injury and/or property damage.
1.2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION
WARNING
Non-observance of the safety regulations outlined in
this manual will potentially lead to consequences
resulting in death, serious bodily injury and/or
property damage.
a)
It is the homeowner’s responsibility to engage a
qualified technician for the installation and
subsequent servicing of this furnace;
b) Do not use this furnace if any part of it was under
water. Call a qualified service technician
immediately to assess the damage and to replace
all critical parts that were in contact with water;
c) Do not store gasoline or any other flammable
substances, such as paper, carton, etc. near the
furnace;
d) This furnace is designed for use with #1 or #2
heating oil only. The use of gasoline, motor oil or
any other oil containing gasoline is prohibited;
e) Never block or otherwise obstruct the filter and/or
return air openings;
f) Ask the technician installing your furnace to show
and explain to you the following items:
i) The main disconnect switch;
ii) The shut-off valve on the oil tank;
iii) The oil filter and how to change it (once a
year);
iv) The air filter and how to change it (check
monthly and clean or replace if necessary.)
g) Before calling for service, be sure to have the
information page of your manual close by in order
to be able to provide the contractor with the
required information, such as the model and
serial numbers of the furnace.
WARNING
Installations and repairs performed by unqualified
persons can result in hazards to them and to others.
Installations 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 technician, familiar with safety
procedures and who is equipped with the proper
tools and test instruments.
Failure to carefully read and follow all instructions in
this manual can result in death, bodily injury and/or
property damage.
1.3 DETECTION SYSTEMS
It is recommended that carbon monoxide detectors be
installed wherever oil or gas fired heaters are used.
Carbon monoxide can cause bodily harm or death. For
this reason, agency approved carbon monoxide detectors
should be installed in your residence and properly
maintained to warn of dangerously high carbon monoxide
levels.
There are several sources of possible smoke and flames
in a residence. Smoke and flames can cause bodily harm
or death. For this reason, agency approved smoke
detectors should be installed in your residence and
properly maintained, to warn early on, of a potentially
dangerous fire. Also, the house should be equipped with
approved and properly maintained fire extinguishers.
Your unit is equipped with safety devices that can prevent
it from functioning when anomalies are detected such as a
blocked venting system.
1.4 DANGER OF FREEZING
CAUTION
If your furnace is shut down during the cold weather
season, water pipes may freeze, burst and cause serious
water damage. Turn off the water supply and bleed the
pipes.
If the heater is left unattended during the cold weather
season, take the following precautions:
Close the main water valve in the house and purge
the pipes if possible. Open all the faucets in the
house;
a.
b.
Ask someone to frequently check the house during
the cold weather season to make sure that there is
sufficient heat to prevent the pipes from freezing. Tell
this person to call an emergency number if required.