ICP 445 02 4054 01, Installation Instructions And Use & Care Manual

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PART 1
INSTALLATION
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
INSTALLATION OF OIL FIRED HEATING UNITS
SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
REGULATION OF AUTHORITIES HAVING
JURISDICTION, IN CANADA THE CSA B139 OR IN
UNITED STATES THE NFPA NO.31-1992
INSTALLATION CODE FOR OIL BURNING
EQUIPMENT.
DO NOT OPERATE FURNACE IN A CORROSIVE
ATMOSPHERE CONTAINING CHLORINE, FLUORINE
OR ANY OTHER DAMAGING CHEMICALS.
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE, OR OTHER
FLAMMABLE VAPOURS AND LIQUIDS IN THE
VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.
1) SAFETY LABELLING AND SIGNAL WORDS
1.1) Danger, Warning and Caution:
The signal words DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION are used to
identify levels of hazard seriousness. The signal word DANGER is
only used in product labels to signify an immediate hazard. The signal
words
WARNING and CAUTION will be used on product labels and
throughout this manual and other manuals that may apply to the
product.
1.2) Signal Words:
DANGER – Immediate hazards which WILL result in death or serious
injury.
WARNING – Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in
death or injury.
CAUTION – Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in
personal injury or product or property damage.
1.3) Signal Words in Manuals:
The signal word WARNING is used throughout this manual in the
following manner:
WARNING WARNING
The signal word CAUTION is used throughout this manual in the
following manner:
CAUTION
2) SAFE INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
WARNING WARNING
Installation or repairs made by unqualified persons
can result in hazards to you and others. Installation
MUST conform with codes or, in the absence of
local codes, with codes of the country having
jurisdiction.
The information contained in this manual is
intended for use by a qualified service technician
familiar with safety procedures and equipped with
the proper tools and test instruments.
Failure to carefully read and follow all instructions
in this manual can result in furnace malfunction,
property damage, personal injury and/or death.
WARNING WARNING
Fire hazard
The furnace must be installed in a level position,
never where it will slope to the front.
If the furnace were installed in that position, oil
could drain into the furnace vestibule and create a
fire hazard, instead of draining properly into the
combustion chamber
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NOTE: It is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer
to contact a qualified installer to ensure that the installation is
adequate and conforms to governing codes and ordinances.
a. This furnace is NOT approved for installation in mobile homes,
trailers or recreation vehicles.
b. You must have a sufficient supply of fresh air for combustion and
ventilation to the area in which the furnace is located.
c. Do NOT use this furnace as a construction heater or to heat a
building that is under construction.
d. Use only the Type of fuel oil approved for this furnace (see
Rating Plate on unit). Overfiring will result in failure of heat
exchanger and cause dangerous operation.
e. Visually check all oil line joints for signs of wetness, which would
indicate a leak.
f. Connect furnace to the chimney.
g. The points in Part 2 “Operation” are vital to the proper and safe
operation of the heating system. Take the time to be sure they
are all done.
h. Follow the rules of the NFPA Pamphlet No.31 (for USA) and B-
139 (for Canada) or local codes for locating and installing the oil
storage tank.
i. Follow a regular service and maintenance schedule for efficient
and safe operation.
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