Cumberland VariFlame VF-16-ONG, Owner'S Manual

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Chapter 1: Safety Precautions
Maintain Equipment and Work Area
• Do not attempt maintenance or repairs on the heater unless
you are competent to do so. Understand service procedures
before doing work.
• Use only genuine Cumberland/AP parts when maintaining
the heater. Use of other non-genuine parts is a misuse and
may lead to dangerous situations.
• Heater should be inspected before each use and at least
annually by a qualified service person.
• Be aware that the heater may operate under automatic con-
trol and may start without warning.
• Do not service the heater without first disconnecting and
locking-out power.
• Keep area clean and dry.
• Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from moving parts.
• Keep the heater in proper working condition. Replace worn
or broken parts immediately.
• Keep the heater clean. Do not allow debris to collect around
motor, blower wheel, burner or controls. Burner orifice and
hot surface igniter must be kept clean and free of carbon
build up.
• Be sure that all electrical enclosures and guards are closed
and locked before re-starting the heater.
• Igniter must be cool before wash-down. Heater must not be
operated for one hour following wash-down.
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