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SECTION 1: HEATER SAFETY
Your Safety is Important to Us!
This symbol is used throughout
the manual to notify you of
possible fire, electrical or burn
hazards. Please pay special
attention when reading and
following the warnings in these
sections.
Installation, service and, at a
minimum, annual inspection of heater must be done
by a contractor qualified in the installation and
service of gas-fired heating equipment.
Read this manual carefully before installation,
operation or service of this equipment.
Heaters are not approved for residential
installations. These instructions, the layout drawing,
local codes and ordinances and applicable
standards that apply to gas piping, electrical wiring,
venting, etc. must be thoroughly understood before
proceeding with the installation.
Protective gear is to be worn during installation,
operation and service in accordance to the
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA). Gear must be in accordance to NFPA 70E,
latest revision when working with electrical
components. Thin sheet metal parts have sharp
edges. To prevent injury, the use of work gloves is
recommended.
Before installation, check that the local distribution
conditions, nature of gas and pressure and
adjustment of the equipment are compatible.
This heater must be applied and operated under the
general concepts of reasonable use and installed
using the best building practices.
This equipment is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the
equipment by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the equipment.
For additional copies of the Installation, Operation
and Service Manual, please contact Rapid
Engineering LLC.
1.1 Manpower Requirements
To prevent personal injury and damage to the
heater, two persons will be required for installation.
1.2 Safety Labels and Their Placement
Product safety signs or labels should be replaced by
the product user when they are no longer legible.
Please contact Rapid Engineering LLC or your
RAPID
®
independent distributor to obtain
replacement signs or labels.
.
1.3 California Proposition 65
In accordance with California Proposition 65
requirements, a warning label must be placed in a
highly visible location on the outside of the
equipment (i.e. near equipment's serial plate). See
label placement drawing
for label location. Avoid
placing label on areas with extreme heat, cold,
corrosive chemicals or other elements. To order
additional labels, please contact Rapid Engineering
LLC or your RAPID
®
independent distributor.
