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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) Never block or otherwise obstruct the filter and/or return
air openings;
e) Ask the technician installing your furnace to show and
explain to you the following items:
i. The main disconnect switch or circuit breaker;
ii. The air filter and how to change it (check monthly
and clean or replace if necessary);
f) 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
Installation 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 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:
a) Close the main water valve in the house and purge the pipes
if possible. Open all the faucets in the house;
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.
2 INSTALLATION
This furnace is a true multi-position unit, in that it will function in
an upflow, downflow or horizontal configuration to the left or the
right. Only a few modifications are required during installation to
change from one position to another. The unit is shipped in the
upflow configuration and instructions as to how to change to the
other positions are included in this manual.
The unit requires a 240VAC power supply to the control panel,
thermostat hook-up as shown on the wiring diagram and
suitable air ductwork.
All local and national code requirements governing the
installation of central electric heating equipment, wiring and the
flue connection MUST be followed. Some of the codes that may
apply are:
ANSI/NFPA 70:
National Electrical Code
CSA C22.1 or CSA C22.10:
Canadian Electrical Code
Only the latest issues of these codes may be used.
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