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WARNING
WHILE
CARBON MONOXIDE
DETECTORS DO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL PROTECTION, LIMITATIONS TO THEIR
EFFECTIVENESS REQUIRE THAT YOU OTHERWISE
CONTINUE TO FOLLOW APPROPRIATE INSTRUCTIONS
LOCATED IN THE “INSTALLATION & OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS” AND “USER’S INFORMATION MANUAL”
RELATING TO PROTECTING PERSONS FROM THE RISKS
OF
CARBON MONOXIDE.
REVIEW EACH CO DETECTOR’S
MANUFACTURERS’ EXPLANATION OF THEIR UNIT’S
CAPABILITIES AND FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION AND
OPERATING MANUAL WHEN INSTALLING AND
OPERATING SUCH UNITS.
WARNING
THE CIRCULATING AIR DUCTS MUST BE COMPLETELY
AND POSITIVELY SEALED TO PREVENT THE
COMBUSTION PRODUCTS, INCLUDING CARBON
MONOXIDE, FROM ENTERING THE LIVING SPACE.
WARNING
TO ENSURE PROPER INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF
THIS PRODUCT, COMPLETELY READ AND UNDERSTAND
THESE INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO ATTEMPTING TO
ASSEMBLE, INSTALL, MAINTAIN, OR REPAIR. IF THESE
INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED PRECISELY THERE
IS A POTENTIAL OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING,
WHICH CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS ILLNESS OR DEATH.
WARNING
UNLESS ALLOWED BY LOCAL CODE, DO NOT INSTALL A
LIQUID PETROLEUM GAS BURNING APPLIANCE IN A PIT,
BASEMENT, OR SIMILAR LOCATION. L.P., A HEAVIER THAN
AIR GAS, CAN COLLECT IN LOW AREAS AND MAY NOT
DISPERSE NATURALLY. APPLIANCES SO FUELED SHALL
NOT BE INSTALLED IN AN ABOVE GRADE UNDER FLOOR
SPACE OR BASEMENT UNLESS SUCH LOCATION IS
PROVIDED WITH APPROVED MEANS FOR REMOVAL OF
UNBURNED GAS.
WARNING
THIS FURNACE WAS EQUIPPED AT THE FACTORY FOR
USE WITH NATURAL GAS ONLY. LIQUID PETROLEUM (L.P.)
CONVERSION, IF REQUIRED, MUST BE PERFORMED BY
A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN FAMILIAR WITH PERFORMING
THIS TYPE OF CONVERSION. IF L.P. CONVERSION IS
REQUIRED, ALL INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED WITH THE
FACTORY AUTHORIZED KIT MUST BE FOLLOWED. THE
ONLY KIT THAT MUST BE USED FOR THIS CONVERSION
IS THE FACTORY AUTHORIZED LPT-01. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW THOSE INSTRUCTIONS EXPLICITLY MAY CAUSE
FIRE, EXPLOSION, PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL
INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING
NEVER LAY THIS FURNACE ON ITS FRONT OR REAR.
WARNING
HEATING UNIT SHOULD NOT BE UTILIZED WITHOUT
REASONABLE, ROUTINE, INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE
AND SUPERVISION. IF THE BUILDING IN WHICH ANY
SUCH DEVICE IS LOCATED WILL BE VACANT, CARE
SHOULD BE TAKEN THAT SUCH DEVICE IS ROUTINELY
INSPECTED, MAINTAINED AND MONITORED. IN THE
EVENT THAT THE BUILDING MAY BE EXPOSED TO
FREEZING TEMPERATURES AND WILL BE VACANT, ALL
WATER-BEARING PIPES SHOULD BE DRAINED, THE
BUILDING SHOULD BE PROPERLY WINTERIZED, AND
THE WATER SOURCE CLOSED. IN THE EVENT THAT THE
BUILDING MAY BE EXPOSED TO FREEZING
TEMPERATURES AND WILL BE VACANT, ANY HYDRONIC
COIL UNITS SHOULD BE DRAINED AS WELL AND, IN SUCH
CASE, ALTERNATIVE HEAT SOURCES SHOULD BE
UTILIZED.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The GMNT series furnace can be installed as an upflow,
downflow or horizontal furnace. It can also be installed as a
direct vent or a non-direct vent furnace.
These Installation and Operating Instructions are intended
for use by fully qualified installation technicians. Some
localities require the installer/sevicer to be licensed. If in
doubt, check with local authorities.
INSTALLATION:
In the USA, this furnace MUST be installed
in accordance with the latest edition of the ANSI Z223.1
booklet entitled “National Fuel Gas Code” (NFPA 54), and
the requirements or codes of the local utility or other authority
having jurisdiction. In Canada, this furnace must be installed
in accordance with the current CAN/CGA-B149.1 & 2 Gas
Installation Codes, local plumbing or waste water codes and
other applicable codes.
Additional helpful publications available from the NFPA are,
NFPA 90A - Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilating
System and NFPA 90B - Warm Air Heating and Air
Conditioning System.
All venting shall be in accordance with PART 7, Venting of
Equipment, of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, or
applicable local building and/or air conditioning codes.
These publications are available from:
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
The GMNT series of furnaces meet the California NOx
emission standards and California seasonal efficiency
standards. ANNUAL inspections of the furnace and its vent
system is strongly recommended. It is the installer’s
responsibility to inform the user of this importance. Any
installation, alteration or repair of this equipment must not
be in violation of local code or the information contained in
this manual. This furnace shall be securely fastened in place
when installed in the vertical position. This furnace must be
installed in such a manner as to allow for service, inspection,
repair or replacement without removing permanent
construction. A platform is recommended to allow for service.
