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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
Do not operate this equipment for other than its intended purpose nor other than in accordance
with the instructions contained in this manual and all other instructions accompanying the
furnace.
For furnaces covered by this instruction book, it is important to observe safety precautions to
protect yourself from possible injury. Among the many considerations, you are advised to:
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Observe all safety stickers on the furnace.
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This furnace must be wired by a qualified electrician in accordance with local and/or
National Electrical Codes.
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Never use any type of petroleum product, petroleum based product, charcoal starter, lighter
fluid, lantern fuel, kerosene or any other flammable accelerant to start your furnace.
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KEEP ALL SUCH LIQUIDS WELL AWAY FROM FIREPLACE WHEN IT IS IN USE.
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Keep antifreeze, which is flammable, well away from the furnace.
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The use of treated wood (painted, treated, etc.) driftwood and any other salvaged material
that can emit noxious gases for the environment and is corrosive towards the components of the
appliance is NOT ALLOWED and eliminates the rights of guarantee.
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DO NOT BURN GARBAGE, HOUSEHOLD WASTE, STRAW, HAY OR YARD WASTE. In
most areas this is illegal. The furnace is designed to burn seasoned cordwood and coal. Burning
other materials can reduce the life of the furnace and will void your warranty.
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Open Loading door
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pausing momentarily between the first latch and the safety
latch to allow any combustion gases to burn off.
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DO NOT OPERATE THE FURNACE WITH THE DOOR OR ASH RECEPTACLE DOOR
OPEN. Always latch the doors securely. If the ash door is open for any extended period of time,
other than for cleaning - it will cause over-firing of the furna
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Always use proper care when installing, operating and maintaining the furnace.
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Always wear protective gloves and glasses and be aware that hanging and loose
clothing can catch fire!
The fire's heat can burn your eyes!
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Do not modify the furnace. Do not substitute repairs that can be provided by your dealer,
distributor, or Manufacturing Company (Weld Rite, Inc).
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Failure to heed these warning or any additional warnings on the furnace may result in an
accident causing personal injury and damage.
CALL BEFORE YOU DIG THAT TRENCH!
Disposal of ashes
OPEN THE ASH DOOR FOR THE DISPOSAL OF ASHES. ASHES SHOULD BE PLACED IN A METAL
CONTAINER WITH A TIGHT FITTING LID. THE CLOSED CONTAINER OF ASHES SHOULD BE PLACED ON
A NON-COMBUSTIBLE FLOOR OR ON THE GROUND. ALL COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS SHOULD BE
DISPOSED OF BY BURIAL IN SOIL OR OTHERWISE DISPERSED, THEY SHOULD BE RETAINED IN THE
CLOSED CONTAINER UNTIL ALL CINDERS HAVE THOROUGHLY COOLED.
All installation and operation must follow Federal, Provincial, State and Local Codes
