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CHAP 1 - INSTRUCTIONS TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS
Keep this manual carefully to be able to refer to it in every case of need.
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Keep appliance area clean and clear from combustibles.
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The place where the machine is to be installed must be enough aerated, this is in order to
supply the necessary air for combustion, to prevent reaching too high percentages of gas and to
aid evacuation of the products of combustion.
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Installation must be conform with local codes, or in absence of it, with the National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z 223.1 or with the Natural Gas Installation Code CAN/CGA-B149.1
a) The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas
supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in
excess of ½ psig (3.45 kPa).
b) The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its
individual manual shutoff valve during any pressure testing of that system at test
pressures equal to or less than ½ psig (3.45 kPa).
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Make certain that the air intake openings in the bottom of the appliance are not obstructed.
They are essential for proper combustion and operation of appliance.
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Maintain adequate clearance in front of unit for servicing and proper operation. NOTE: All
servicing can be done through front door.
This equipment is to be installed to comply with the appliance Federal State or local plumbing
codes having jurisdiction.
THIS APPLIANCE IS EQUIPPED FOR NATURAL GAS, with orifices sized for operation with
natural gas.
Leave in front view the labels containing the following warnings:
WARNING:
IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT, ALTERATION,
SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE CAN CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, INJURY OR DEATH.
READ THE INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
THOROUGHLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR SERVICING THIS EQUIPMENT.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
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Do not try to light applance.
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Do not touch any electric switch; do not use any phone in the building.
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Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas
supplier’s instructions.
