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1- SAFETY
1.1- DANGER, WARNING AND CAUTION
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 which WILL result in death or serious
bodily and/or material damage.
WARNING
Hazards or unsafe practices which CAN result in death
or serious bodily and /or material damage.
CAUTION
Hazards or unsafe practices which CAN result in minor
bodily and /or material 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.
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 such
codes, 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.
WARNING
Fire hazard.
The furnace must be installed in a level position;
never where it will slope toward the front.
If the furnace is installed in that position, oil will
drain into the furnace vestibule and create a fire
hazard, instead of being directed into the
combustion chamber
.
NOTE:
It is the personal responsibility and obligation of
the customer to contact a qualified installer to ensure
that the installation conforms to governing local and/or
national codes and ordinances.
a.
This furnace is
NOT
approved for installation in mobile homes,
trailers or recreational vehicles;
b.
Do
NOT
use this furnace as a construction heater or to heat a
building under construction;
c.
There must be a sufficient supply of fresh air for combustion as
well as ventilation in the area where the furnace is located;
d.
Use only the type of fuel oil approved for this furnace (see
Rating
Plate
on unit). Over firing will result in heat exchanger failure and
cause dangerous operating conditions;
e.
Visually check all oil line joints for signs of leakage;
f.
Connect furnace to a side-wall terminal or chimney;
g.
The points in Part 2 “Operation” are vital to the proper and safe
operation of the heating system. Take the time to ensure that all
steps were followed;
h.
Follow the regulations of the ANSI / NFPA No.31 (USA) and B-
139 (Canada) or local codes for placing and installing the oil
storage tank;
i.
Follow a regular service and maintenance schedule for efficient
and safe operation;
j.
Before servicing, allow furnace to cool down. Always shut off
electricity and fuel to furnace when servicing. This will prevent
electrical shock or burns;
k.
Seal supply and return air ducts;
l.
The vent system
MUST
be checked to determine that it is the
correct type and size;
m. Install correct filter type and size;
n.
Unit
MUST
be installed so that electrical components are
protected from direct contact with water.
1.3- SAFETY RULES
Your unit is built to provide many years of safe and dependable
service, provided it is properly installed and maintained. However,
abuse and/or improper use can shorten the life of the unit and create
hazards for you, the owner.
a.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends
that users of oil-burning appliances install carbon monoxide
detectors. There can be various sources of carbon monoxide in
a building or dwelling. The sources could be gas-fired clothes
dryers, gas cooking stoves, water heaters, furnaces, gas-fired
fireplaces, wood fireplaces, and several other items. Carbon
monoxide can cause serious bodily injury and/or death.
Therefore, to help alert people to potentially dangerous carbon
monoxide levels, you should have carbon monoxide detectors
listed by a nationally recognised agency (ex. Underwriters
Laboratories or International Approval Services) installed and
maintained in the building or dwelling (see Note below).
b.
There can be numerous sources of fire or smoke in a building or
dwelling. Fire or smoke can cause serious bodily injury, death,
and/or property damage. Therefore, in order to alert people to
potentially dangerous fire or smoke conditions, you should have
Underwriters Laboratories listed fire and smoke detectors
installed and maintained in the building or dwelling (see Note
below).
NOTE:
The manufacturer of your furnace does not test
detectors and makes no representations regarding any
brand or type of detector.
