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MLSM2003-09-03
Safety Information
Important Safety Notice
Heartland Appliances’ Service
Manuals are intended for use by
individuals possessing
electrical, gas and mechanical
experience. Therefore,
Heartland Appliances cannot be
responsible for the interpretation
of its Service Manuals by those
not having a background of
electrical, gas and mechanical
experience, nor can it assume
any liability in connection with
their use.
Safe Servicing Practices
To preclude the possibility of
resultant personal injury and/or
property damage, it is imperative
that safe servicing practices be
observed. The following are
examples, but without limitation,
of such safe practices:
1. Before servicing, always
disconnect the product from
its source of electrical power
by removing the product’s
electrical plug from the wall
receptacle or tripping the
circuit breaker to OFF(or
removing the fuse) in the
branch circuit servicing the
product.
Note: If a specific diagnostic
check requires electrical
power to be applied such as
for voltage or amperage
measurements, reconnect
electrical power only for time
required for specific check,
and disconnect power
immediately thereafter.
During any such check,
ensure no other conductive
parts, panels or yourself
come into contact with any
exposed current carrying
parts.
3. If a replacement part is
required ensure it meets
factory specifications.
4. Never by-pass or interfere
with the proper operation of
any feature, part or device
engineered into the product.
5. Prior to reconnecting
electrical power service to
the product, ensure that:
a) all electrical
connections
within the product
are correctly and
securely
connected,
b) all electrical
harness leads
are properly
dressed and
secured away
from sharp
edges, high
temperature
components
(heaters, etc.)
and moving
parts,
c) any un-insulated
current-carrying
metal parts are
secured and
spaced
adequately from
all non-current-
carrying metal
parts,
d) all electrical
grounds (internal
and external to
the product) are
correctly and
securely
connected, and
e) all access panels
and covers are
properly and
securely
assembled
following the
servicing and
prior to operating
the product.
6. On gas appliances, do not
disturb gas-carrying
components or connections
until gas service to it is shut
off, and do not use a flame
to test for gas leaks.
Following repair work,
ensure all gas connections
are properly secured by
testing for gas leaks with a
bubble (soap) solution.
7. Do not attempt a repair if you
have any doubts as to your
ability to complete it in a safe
and satisfactory manner.
