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Qualified Installing Agency
Installation and replacement of gas piping, gas utilization
equipment or accessories and repair and servicing of equipment
shall be performed only by a qualified agency. The term “quali
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fied agency” mean any individual, firm, corporation or company
which either in person or through a representative is engaged in
and is responsible for (a) the installation or replacement of gas
piping or (b) the connection, installation, repair or servicing of
equipment, who is experienced in such work, familiar with all
precautions required and has complied with all the requirements
of the authority having jurisdiction.
The installation must conform with local codes, or in the absence
of local codes, the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA
54 or Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1.
* Available from the American National Standards Institute, Inc.,
11 West 42nd St., New York, NY 10036.
A manufactured home (USA only) or mobile home OEM
installation must conform with the Manufactured Home Con-
struction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280, or, when
such a standard is not applicable, the Standard for Manufactured
Home Installations, ANSIZ225.1, or Standard for Gas Equipped
Recreational Vehicles and Mobile Housing, CSA Z240.0.
High Altitudes
For altitudes/elevations above 2,000 feet (610 m), input ratings
should be reduced at the rate of 4 percent for each 1,000 feet
(305 m) above sea level, this may be accomplished by reducing
manifold pressure. The maximum allowable reduction in manifold
pressure for Natural gas shall be from 3.5” w.c. (.872 kPa) to 2.8”
w.c. (.697 kPa). The maximum allowable reduction in manifold
pressure for Propane (LP) gas shall be from 10.0” w.c. (2.49 kPa)
to 8.0” w.c. (1.99 kPa). For Canadian high altitude applications,
this appliance is suitable for installation at elevations between 0
feet (0 m) and 4,500 feet (1,372 m) without change.
ATTENTION:
THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT TO BE INSTALLED IN
CANADA.
Introduction
Always consult your local Building Department regarding
regulations, codes or ordinances which apply to the installation of
a direct vent wall furnace.
Instructions to Installer
1. Installer must leave instruction manual with owner after
installation.
2. Installer must have owner fill out and mail warranty card
supplied with furnace.
3. Installer should show owner how to start and operate furnace
and thermostat.
4. Installer must locate unit near a grounded wall receptacle for
115VAC power and must provide gas supply and vent the
unit properly for safe operation.
General Information
This series is designed certified in accordance with American
National Standard/CSA Standard Z21.88 and CSA 2.33 by the
Canadian Standards Association as a Gas Fireplace Heater to be
installed according to these instructions.
Any alteration of the original design, installed other than as
shown in these instructions or use with a type of gas not shown
on the rating plate is the responsibility of the person and
company making the change.
Important
All Correspondence should refer to complete Model Number,
Serial Number and type of gas.
Notice:
During initial firing of this unit, oil from the heat exchang
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er may bake out and smoke may occur. To prevent triggering of
smoke alarms, ventilate the room in which the unit is installed.
Installation in Residential Garages
Gas utilization equipment in residential garages shall be installed
so that all burners and burner ignition devices are located not less
than 18” (457 mm) above the floor.
Such equipment shall be located, or protected, so it is not subject
to physical damage by a moving vehicle.
Warning:
Any change to this furnace or its control can be dangerous.
This is a heating appliance and any panel, door or guard
removed for servicing an appliance must be replaced prior
to operating the appliance.
Sate of Massachusetts:
The installation must be made by a
licensed plumber or gas fitter in the Commonwealth of Mas
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sachusetts.
INTRODUCTION