MORTEX
PRODUCTS
INC
FORT
WORTH,
TX
76106
Page
7
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
SECTION I: SAFETY
THE HOME OWNERS AND / OR APPLIANCE USERS
MUST STOP HERE!
This section has been designed to assist a
qualified service
agency
in performing service and maintenance on this
appliance.
The homeowners and/or the appliance user must never
attempt
to perform any service or maintenance on the
appliance especially when it involves the removal or
adjustment of any parts and/or components.
The following safety rules must be followed when servicing
this furnace.
This is a safety alert symbol. When you see this symbol
on labels or in manuals; be alert to the potential for personal
injury.
Understand and pay particular attention to the signal words
DANGER, WARNING,
or
CAUTION.
DANGER:
indicates an
imminently
hazardous situation, which
if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING:
indicates a
potentially
hazardous situation, which if
not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION:
indicates a
potentially
hazardous situation, which if
not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury.
It is also
used to alert against unsafe practices and hazards involving
property damage.
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
1.
This electric furnace may have a dual electrical supply
circuit. Make sure you check each electrical circuit with a
meter to be sure the power has been disconnected.
2.
Insulating materials may be combustible. The furnace
must be kept free and clear of insulating materials.
3.
Follow the instructions exactly as shown in Start Up and
Shutdown Section in this manual to properly Start Up or
Shutdown this appliance.
4.
Make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop
before attempting to perform any work once the furnace
door has been removed. Moving parts can cause serious
injury if clothing or body parts get caught in the moving
part.
The manufacturer or distributer will not be responsible for
any repairs due to improper parts changes, improper
maintenance, improper furnace adjustments or improper
modifications made by the homeowner and/or the appliance
user.
The manufacturer will not be responsible if the homeowner
and/or appliance user use this section of the instructions in
an attempt to perform maintenance or repairs to the furnace.
This practice is very dangerous and may result in a fire
causing property damage, personal injury, loss of life and/or
will void the appliance warranty.
Improper adjustment, service or maintenance may create a
condition where the operation of the product could cause
personal injury or property damage.
Refer to this manual for assistance or for additional
information consult the Technical Support Group.
This product must be serviced and maintained as specified
in these instructions and/or to any applicable local, state,
and national codes including, but not limited to building,
electrical, and mechanical codes.
FIRE OR ELECTRICAL HAZARD
Failure to follow the safety warnings exactly could result in
serious injury, death, or property damage.
A fire or electrical hazard may result causing property
damage, personal injury or loss of life.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK, FIRE HAZARD
Failure to follow the safety warnings exactly or
improper servicing could result in dangerous operation,
serious injury, property damage, and/or death.
Before servicing, disconnect all electrical power to the
furnace. Make sure you disconnect both power supplies
if the furnace has a dual power supply circuit. Dual
circuits may be used on the 12 kW, 15kW and 20kW
furnaces.
When servicing controls, label all wires prior to
disconnecting to aid in proper reconnection of wires.
Verify proper operation after servicing by turning the
thermostat above the room temperature for a brief
period of time to ensure future furnace operation
