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.
Examine the furnace installation monthly to determine that:
1. All
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ue gas carrying areas external to the furnace (i.e. chimney, vent connector) are clear and free of obstructions.
2. The vent connector is in place, slopes upward and is physically sound without holes or excessive corrosion.
3. The return-air duct connection(s) is physically sound, is sealed to the furnace casing, and terminates outside the space
containing the furnace.
4. The physical support of the furnace is sound without sagging cracks, gaps, etc. around the base.
5. There are no obvious signs of deterioration of the furnace.
6. The burner
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ames are in good adjustment. (See Fig. 5.)
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STARTING AND SHUTTING DOWN YOUR FURNACE
Instead of a continuously burning pilot
fl
ame which wastes valuable energy, your furnace uses an automatic, hot surface ignition
system to light the burners each time the thermostat starts your furnace.
Follow these important safeguards:
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• Never attempt to light the burners manually with a match or other source of
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ame.
• Read and follow the operating instructions on the inside of main furnace door, especially the item that reads as follows:
Wait 5 minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including near the
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oor. If you smell gas,
STOP!
Follow “B” in the safety
information above on this furnace label. If you don’t smell gas, go to the next step.
• If a suspected malfunction occurs with your gas control system, such as the burners not lighting when they should, refer to the
shutdown procedures on the inside of main furnace door, or in the “Shutting Down Your Furnace” section, and call your dealer as
soon as possible.
WARNING:
FIRE AND UNIT OPERATION HAZARD
Failure to follow this warning could result in fire, personal injury/death or property damage.
For proper and safe operation the furnace needs air for combustion and ventilation. Do not block or obstruct
the openings on the furnace, air openings to the area in which the furnace is installed, and the space around
the furnace.
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