LP-314 Rev. 012 Rel. 003 Date 9.27.19
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Products to Avoid
Areas Likely to Have
Contaminants
Spray cans containing
fluorocarbons
Dry cleaning / laundry areas
and establishments
Permanent wave solutions
Swimming pools
Chlorinated waxes / cleaners
Metal fabrication plants
Chlorine-based swimming pool
chemicals
Beauty shops
Calcium chloride used for thawing Refrigeration repair shops
Sodium chloride used for water
softening
Photo processing plants
Refrigerant leaks
Auto body shops
Paint or varnish removers
Plastic manufacturing plants
Hydrochloric or Muriatic acid
Furniture refinishing areas and
establishments
Cements and glues
New building construction
Antistatic fabric softeners used in
clothes dryers
Remodeling areas
Chlorine-type bleaches, laundry
detergents, and cleaning solvents Garages and workshops
Adhesives used to fasten building
products
Table 2 - Products and Areas Likely to Have Contaminants
NOTE: DAMAGE TO THE APPLIANCE CAUSED BY EXPOSURE TO
CORROSIVE VAPORS IS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY.
(Refer to
the limited warranty for complete terms and conditions.)
Failure to follow all instructions can result in flue gas spillage and
carbon monoxide emissions, causing severe personal injury or death.
H. Removing an Appliance from a Common Vent System
Do not install the appliance into a common vent with any other
appliance. This will cause flue gas spillage or appliance malfunction,
resulting in possible substantial property damage, severe personal
injury, or death.
When removing an existing appliance, follow the steps below.
1. Seal any unused openings in the common venting system.
2. Visually inspect the venting system for proper size and horizontal
pitch to determine if there is blockage, leakage, corrosion, or other
deficiencies that could cause an unsafe condition.
3. If practical, close all building doors, windows, and doors between
the space in which the appliance remains connected to the common
venting system and other spaces in the building. Turn on clothes
dryers and any appliances not connected to the common venting
system. Turn on any exhaust fans, such as range hoods and bathroom
exhausts, at maximum speed. Do not operate a summer exhaust fan.
Close all fireplace dampers.
4. Place in operation the appliance being inspected. Follow the lighting
instructions. Adjust the thermostat so the appliance will operate
continuously.
5. Test for spillage at the draft hood relief opening after 5 minutes of
main burner operation. Use the flame of a match or candle or smoke
from a cigarette.
6. After it has been determined that each appliance remaining
connected to the common venting system properly vents when tested
as outlined, return doors, windows, exhaust fans, fireplace dampers,
and any other gas burning appliances to their previous condition of
use.
7. Any improper operation of the common venting system should
be corrected to conform to the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1.
When resizing any portion of the common venting system, the
system should approach the minimum size as determined using the
appropriate tables in Appendix G of ANSI Z223.1.
Figure 2 - CO Warning Label
I. Water Chemistry Requirements
Chemical imbalance of the water supply may affect efficiency and
cause severe damage to the appliance and associated equipment.
Water quality must be professionally analyzed to determine
whether it is necessary to treat the water. Various solutions are
available to adjust water quality. Adverse water quality will affect
the reliability of the system. In addition, operating temperatures
above 135
o
F will accelerate the build-up of lime scale and possibly
shorten appliance service life. Failure of an appliance due to
lime scale build-up, low pH, or other chemical imbalance IS NOT
covered by the warranty.
The water must be potable, free of corrosive chemicals, sand,
dirt, and other contaminates. It is up to the installer to ensure the
water does not contain corrosive chemicals or elements that can
damage the heat exchanger. Potable water is defined as drinkable
water supplied from utility or well water in compliance with EPA
secondary maximum contaminant levels (40 CFR Part 143.3). If
the water contains contaminants higher than outlined by the EPA,
water treatment is recommended and additional, more frequent
maintenance may be required.
If you suspect that your water is contaminated in any way,
discontinue use of the appliance and contact an authorized
technician or licensed professional.
• Water pH between 6.5 and 8.5
• pH levels below 6.5 can cause an increase in the rate of
corrosion. pH of 8.5 or higher can potentially cause lime
scale build-up
• Maintain water pH between 6.5 and 8.5. Check with litmus
paper or have it chemically analyzed by a local water
treatment company.
• If the pH is not between 6.5 and 8.5, consult a local water
treatment company for solutions.