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PART 1
INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
1 SAFETY
REGULATIONS
1.1
SAFETY LABELING AND WARNING SIGNS
The words DANGER, WARNING AND CAUTION are
used to identify the levels of seriousness of certain
hazards. It is important to understand their meaning. You
will notice these words in the manual as follows:
DANGER
Immediate hazards that WILL result in death,
serious bodily injury and/or property damage.
WARNING
Hazards or unsafe practices that CAN result in
death, bodily injury and/or property damage.
CAUTION
Hazards or unsafe practices that CAN result in bodily
injury and/or property damage.
1.2 IMPORTANT
IMFORMATION
WARNING
Non-observance of the safety regulations outlined
in this manual will potentially lead to
consequences resulting in death, serious bodily
injury and/or property damage.
a) It is the homeowner's responsibility to engage a
qualified technician for the installation and
subsequent servicing of this water heater;
b) Do not use this appliance if any part of it was
under water. Call a qualified service technician
immediately, to assess the damage and to
replace all critical parts that were in contact with
water;
c) Do not store gasoline or any other flammable
substances, such as paper, carton, etc. near the
appliance;
d) This appliance is designed for use with #1 or #2
heating oil only. The use of gasoline, motor oil or
any other oil containing gasoline is prohibited;
e) Ask the technician installing your water heater to
show and explain to you the following items:
i)
The main disconnect switch
ii) The shut-off valve on the oil tank;
iii) The oil filter and how to change is (once a
year);
f) Before calling for service, be sure to have the
information page of your manual close by, in
order to be able to provide the contractor with
the required information, such as the model and
serial numbers of the water heater.
2) LOCATION
The water heater must be installed on a level and
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
surface, as close as possible to
the chimney. The water heater must also be located
close to a suitable free-flowing floor drain. Where a floor
drain is not adjacent to the water heater, a suitable drain
pan must be installed under the water heater. This drain
pan should be at least 4’’ (10,2 cm) larger than the
diameter of the water heater, and at least 1’’ (2.5 cm)
deep providing access to the drain valve. This pan must
be piped to a suitable drain to prevent damage to
property in the event of a water leak from the piping, the
relief valve, or the water heater.
Sooner or later, all water heaters leak. The
manufacturer, based on national building codes has
given the necessary advice to prevent damage to the
building. Under no circumstances is the manufacturer to
be held liable for any water damage in connection with
this water heater.
NOTE:
If the temperature in the house and/or the
basement is under 16°C (60°F) there is an increased
possibility of condensation inside the chimney.
3) INSTALLATION
The installation of the unit shall be in accordance with
the regulations of the authorities having jurisdiction.
For recommended installation practices, see the latest
C.S.A. codes and supplements related to the
installation of oil burning equipment.
CSA B139
Installation code for oil burning
equipment
NFPA 31
Installation of oil burning equipment
ANSI/NFPA 70
National electrical code
CSA C22.1
Canadian electrical code
4)
ACCESS FOR MAINTENANCE
Convenient access shall be provided to permit
cleaning of heating surfaces, flue pipe and for burner
maintenance. Minimum clearances from combustible
material should be:
