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General Information
Unit Location
1. The furnace area and the vicinity of any other gas ap-
pliances must be kept clear and free of combustible
materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and
liquids. Also, do not store or use flammable items
such as paint, varnish, or lacquer in the area.
2. Do not store or use chlorine or fluorine products
(bleaches, cements, strippers, aerosols) near the unit.
They can corrode the heat exchanger.
3. Do not use the furnace closet as storage for brooms,
mops, brushes and oily rags or cloths. The area must
be kept clear, clean and free of lint. Furnace must be
kept free and clear of exposed or loose insulation ma-
terials in the area of installation. Examine the furnace
area when the furnace or additional insulation is
added since some insulation materials may be com-
bustible.
4. Make sure the furnace is always connected to an ap-
proved vent, in good condition, to carry combustion
products outdoors.
5. Familiarize yourself with the controls that shut off the
gas and electrical power to the furnace. If the furnace
is to be shut down at the end of the heating season,
turn off both the gas and electrical power. For safety,
always turn the gas and electrical power off before
performing service or maintenance on the furnace.
6. Establish a regular maintenance schedule to insure
efficient and safe operation of the furnace. The fur-
nace should be checked at the beginning of each
heating and cooling season by a qualified service
technician.
This furnace is built to provide many years of safe and dependable service, providing it is properly installed and main-
tained. However, abuse and/or improper use can shorten the life of the furnace and create hazards for you, the home-
owner.
WARNING
This product contains or produces a chemical or chemicals which may cause serious illness or death and which
are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
WARNING
To avoid possible equipment damage, personal injury, fire or death, the following instructions must be observed
regarding unit location, air requirements and operating procedures.
WARNING
To avoid personal injury or fire, minimum clearances
to combustible surfaces must be followed.
7. Make certain the required clearances for the furnace
are always maintained. These clearances are listed
on the furnace clearance label. If any question devel-
ops, contact the installer of the furnace, or another
qualified servicer.
Unit Installation
Examine the furnace installation to determine the follow-
ing:
1. The flue vent pipe is physically sound, sealed, and
well supported. The vent slopes upward to vent termi-
nal so condensate drains back toward the furnace.
The vent shows no evidence of leaking or separation
at joints or fittings.
2. The return air duct connection is physically sound,
sealed to the furnace casing, and terminates outside
the space containing the furnace.
3. The physical support of the furnace is sound without
sagging, cracks, or gaps around the base so as to
provide a seal between the support and the base.
4. There are no obvious signs of deterioration of the fur-
nace.
5. Check for proper burner flame performance. Flame
should extend directly outward from burners without,
curling, floating, or lifting off.
