Safety Information
HI 110 / 200 / 300
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Machine
installation
guidelines
As a recommended installation practice, refer to the current issue of CSA B139,
Installation Code for Oil Burning Equipment in Canada and NFPA 31 Standard for
the Installation of Oil-Burning Equipment in the USA;
Never operate the machine in immediate proximity to flammable materials.
Minimum distances are specified in the
Operation
chapter under
Positioning the
Machine
.
A rough estimate of opening required for each gallon (US) of capacity is one
square foot for indirect-fired heater
Work space
When operating the machine:
Position the machine on a firm, noncombustible, level surface.
Keep the area immediately surrounding and underneath the machine clean,
neat, and free of debris and combustible materials.
Keep the area above the machine clear of debris that could fall on the machine.
Store the machine properly when it is not being used.
Keep unauthorized personnel, children, and pets away from the machine.
When operating the machine:
Do not connect ductwork between the exhaust outlet port and the supply air inlet
port.
Never operate the machine in areas that contain flammable objects, fuels, or
products that produce flammable vapors.
Do not position the electrical cords under the machine or over the top of the
machine.
1.4
Safety Guidelines for Operating Combustion Burners
When using the machine:
Clean up any spilled fuel immediately.
Replace the fuel tank cap after refueling the machine.
Refill the fuel tank in a well-ventilated area.
Make sure you have proper certification or licensing required by the locality,
state, or province in which the machine is being installed to work with Liquid
Petroleum (LP).
When using the machine:
Do not fill or drain the fuel tank near an open flame, while smoking, or while the
machine is running.
Do not smoke when refueling the machine.
DANGER
Exhaust gas from the burner contains carbon monoxide, a deadly poison. Exposure
to carbon monoxide can kill you in minutes.
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Never run the machine indoors or in an enclosed area unless the machine is
vented properly according to local and national codes.
