PLB
Oil Furnaces
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Furnace Manual
670-000-001/0204
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Prepare furnace location
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Air contamination
Please review the following information on potential combustion air
contamination problems.
See Table 2 for products and areas which may cause contaminated
combustion air.
To prevent potential of severe personal injury or
death, check for products or areas listed below
before installing furnace. If any of these
contaminants are found :
x
Remove contaminants permanently.
-OR-
x
Isolate furnace and provide outside combustion air. See
national, provincial or local codes for further information.
Table 2
Corrosive contaminants and likely locations
WARNING
Products to avoid
Spray cans containing chloro/fluorocarbons
Permanent wave solutions
Chlorinated waxes/cleaners
Chlorine-based swimming pool chemicals
Calcium chloride used for thawing
Sodium chloride used for water softening
Refrigerant leaks
Paint varnish removers
Hydrochloric acid/muriatic acid
Cements and glues
Antistatic fabric softeners used in clothes dryers
Chlorine-type bleaches, detergents, and cleaning solvents found in
household laundry rooms
Adhesives used to fasten building products and other similar
products
Areas likely to have contaminants
Dry cleaning/laundry areas and establishments
Swimming pools
Metal fabrication plants
Beauty shops
Refrigeration repair shops
Photo processing plants
Auto body shops
Plastic manufacturing plants
Furniture refinishing areas and establishments
New building construction
Remodeling areas
Garages with workshops
