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1.0 IMPORTANT SAFETY ADVICE
Please read and understand this manual before installing, operating or servicing the
furnace. To ensure you have a clear understanding of the operating procedures of the
appliance please take the time to read the IMPORTANT SAFETY ADVICE section of this
manual.
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Use only with Natural gas or Propane gas. Refer to the furnace rating plate.
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Install this furnace only in a location and position as specified in Section 3 of
these instructions.
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Provide adequate combustion and ventilation air to the furnace space as
specified in Section 3 of these instructions.
WARNING
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
Never test for gas leaks with an open flame. Use a commercially available soap
solution made specifically for the detection of leaks to check all connections, as
specified in Section 5 of these instructions.
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Always install furnace to operate within the furnace’s intended temperature-rise
range with a duct system that has an external static pressure within the allowable
range, as specified in Section 5 of these instructions. See furnace rating plate.
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When a furnace is installed so that supply ducts carry air circulated by the
furnace to areas outside the space containing the furnace, the return air shall also
be handled by duct(s) sealed to the furnace casing and terminating outside the
space containing the furnace.
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This gas-fired furnace is not intended for installation in a residential garage.
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This furnace is not factory approved for installation at altitude higher than 2000
feet.
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Excessive exposure to contaminated combustion air will result in safety and
performance related problems.
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Sample List of Contaminants to be Avoided
The recommended source of combustion air is to use the outdoor air
supply. However, the use of indoor air in most applications is
acceptable except as follows:
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1. If the furnace is installed in a confined space it is
recommended that the necessary combustion air come from
the outdoors by way of attic, crawl space, air duct, or direct
opening.
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2. If outdoor combustion air is used, there must be no
exposure to the installations or substances listed in “3” below.
