GAS FIRED VENTED FLOOR FURNACES
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MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
Label all wires prior to disconnection when
servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and
dangerous operation.
For proper operation, Floor Furnace must be kept clean. At
regular intervals tum control valve to off, let cool, remove
register and clean dust and foreign material from jacket
with vacuum cleaner.
Have the Floor Furnace checked by a qualified service
technician for venting system, pilot, and burner operation
prior to its use each year.
Follow a regular service and maintenance schedule for
safe and efficient operation.
Keep flammable materials away from floor furnace area.
Be sure not to obstruct combustion and ventilation air.
TO CLEAN BURNER
1. Remove bottom pan from outer casing.
2. Remove 2 screws from burner support bracket.
3. Remove 2 screws from pilot bracket allowing burner to
slide off of manifold and out of floor furnace.
4. Examine the burner. If any distortion is noticed,
replace burner.
5. Clean burner ports by inserting a toothpick in ports
to remove any debris that might have accumulated.
6. Inspect burner for spider webs or dust buildup during
the off-season. If necessary, wash out with garden hose.
7. Re-install and adjust burner.
WARNING:
DO NOT USE ANY KIND OF
SOLVENT OR CLEANING FLUID TO CLEAN YOUR
FLOOR FURNACE. IT MAY LEAVE A RESIDUE OR
INVISIBLE COATING THAT WILL BURN OR SMELL
WHEN YOU TURN YOUR FLOOR FURNACE ON. USE
ONLY A DAMP CLOTH.
Repair service must be performed by a qualified
service technician. The floor furnace must be
inspected before initial use. An annual cleaning of
floor furnace and safety performance check should
be made by a qualified service technician. More
frequent cleaning may be required when exposed
to the excessive lint conditions due to carpeting
and bedding material, etc. It is imperative that the
control compartment, burners, and circulating air
passageways of the floor furnace be kept clean. Any
safety screen or guard removed for servicing the floor
furnace must be replaced prior to operating heater.
Examine the entire venting system as a routine part of
the safety performance check on an annual basis.
WARNING:
THIS IS A GAS-FIRED FLOOR
FURNACE. KEEP THE AREA CLEAR OF GASOLINE
AND OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPOR AND LIQUIDS. ALL
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL MUST BE KEPT CLEAR OF
THIS AREA TO AVOID FIRE OR EXPLOSION.
