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CLeARANCeS TO COMBuSTIBLeS
WARNING:
Do not place combustible materials on or against
the furnace cabinet or vent pipe. The area
around the furnace must be kept clear and free
of combustible materials, gasoline and other
flammable vapors and liquids. A fire or explosion
may result causing property damage, personal
injury or loss of life. Failure to follow the safety
warnings exactly could result in serious injury,
death or property damage.
The furnace is designed to have certain clearances to
combustible items such as wood, paper, etc. Some types
of insulation are combustible. If your furnace is installed
in an attic, near unfinished walls, or in other insulated
space, keep area surrounding the furnace free of insulating
material. See
This furnace does not have a pilot. It is equipped with an
ignition device which automatically lights the burner.
DO
NOT
light the burner by hand.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Should the gas supply fail to shut off or if overheating
occurs, shut off the gas valve to the furnace before
shutting off the electrical supply!
VeNTING SYSTeM
WARNING:
It is extremely important that the furnace receives
an unobstructed flow of clean, fresh air to properly
burn the fuel gas. If this flow of air is restricted,
the partially burned combustion gases may create
dangerous amounts of carbon monoxide - a
colorless, odorless gas that is a deadly poison
that can cause personal injury or death. This could
create the production of excessive amounts of
Carbon Monoxide - a colorless, odorless gas that
is a deadly poison that could result in serious
personal injury or death.
Do not block any openings that are supplying
fresh air to the room or closet the furnace is in.
Your furnace obtains its air through a pipe to
the outdoors, do not allow the inlet of the pipe
to become blocked.
• For proper and safe operation, this furnace requires
unrestricted airflow for combustion and ventilation.
Do not block or obstruct air openings on the furnace,
air openings around the furnace area or the spacings
around the furnace.
• Air openings on the top or front of the furnace and
openings in closet doors or walls must never be
restricted. If the furnace is operated without adequate
air for combustion, the flame roll-out switch will open,
turning off the gas supply to the burners. This indicates
that a serious problem with the burners has occurred
and must be corrected immediately. Only a licensed
HVAC technician can reset this switch.
• Your furnace and its venting system should be inspected
annually by a licensed HVAC technician. The filter
should be inspected at least once a month. See the
Maintenance Information on
.
• Before you remodel a room near the furnace, consult
with a local code official or the National Fuel Gas Code
to make sure you will be in compliance with supplying
adequate air for combustion. By erecting new walls,
it is sometimes possible to inadvertently restrict the
furnace’s air supply. You can find more information
about supplying combustion air in the NFGC, which is
available at many libraries.
SHuTTING DOWN THe fuRNACe
If you need to shut down your furnace for service or
maintenance, shut off the gas valve to the furnace before
shutting off the electrical service. Remove the door panel
from the front of the furnace and turn the gas valve OFF.
See
shutting down the furnace can be found on
If your installation has a manual gas shutoff valve on the
gas supply pipe, shut this off, then shut off the electric
to the furnace.
IMPORTANT SAfeTY INfORMATION
Figure 1. Minimum Clearances
CLeARANCeS TO COMBuSTIBLe MATeRIALS*
LEFT
SIDE
FRONT
RIGHT
SIDE
REAR
RIGHT
SIDE
MODELS WITH FRONT AIR RETURN
MODELS WITH TOP AIR RETURN
REAR
LEFT
SIDE
FRONT
VENT
VENT
Sides....................... 0 Inches
Front ........................1 Inch
Top ..........................6 Inches
Rear ........................ 0 Inches
Vent ........................ 0 Inches
