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Safety Section – Gas Furnaces
BURN HAZARD
Do not attempt to manually light the furnace. Failure to follow
this warning could result in property damage, personal injury
or death.
The furnace is equipped with a blocked vent shut-off system.
When the furnace vent is blocked, a pressure switch will shut
off the furnace. Call a qualified servicer.
SAFETY HAZARD
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or
maintenance can cause injury or property damage. See regular
maintenance on page 9 for annual general inspection. For
assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier. Failure to follow this warning
could result in property damage, personal injury or death.
EXPLOSION HAZARD
Propane gas is heavier than air and may collect in any low areas
or confined spaces. In addition, odorant fade may make the gas
undetectable except with a warning device. If the gas furnace is
installed in a basement, an excavated area or a confined space, it
is strongly recommended to contact a gas supplier to install a gas
detecting warning device in case of a gas leak. The manufacturer
of your furnace does not test any detectors and makes no
representations regarding any brand or type of detector.
Never operate your unit for either heating or cooling with
filters removed.
SAFETY HAZARD
Sharp Edge Hazard. Be careful of sharp edges on equipment
or any cuts made on sheet metal while installing or servicing.
Personal injury may result.
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD
These servicing instructions are for use by qualified personnel only.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing
other than that contained in these operating instructions unless
you are qualified to do so.
Failure to follow this warning could result in property damage,
personal injury or death.
CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD
For proper and safe operation of the furnace, air for combustion
and ventilation must be provided. Do not block or obstruct air
openings on the furnace, air openings to the area in which the
furnace is installed, or the space around the furnace.
Failure to follow this warning could result in property damage,
personal injury or death.
EXPLOSION HAZARD
Should overheating occur, or the gas supply fail to shut off, shut
off the manual gas valve to the furnace before shutting off the
electrical supply.
Failure to follow this warning could result in property damage,
personal injury or death.
If the furnace is shut down during the cold weather months,
provisions must be taken to prevent freeze-up of all water
pipes and water receptacles.
Do NOT touch igniter. It is extremely hot.
The furnace area must be kept clear and free of combustible
materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and liquids.
Insulating materials may be combustible. The furnace must be
kept free and clear from insulating material. Examine the area
around the furnace for insulation after installation or when
insulation is added.
The combustion air for your furnace must be fresh
uncontaminated air. Paints, varnishes, laundry bleaches,
detergents, many household cleaners, water softening salts,
adhesives, and all such products release fumes containing
compounds which could lead to early heat exchanger and vent
system deterioration. Do not store these types of products near
your furnace.
For horizontally vented furnaces, the vent and inlet terminals
must be located at least 12 inches minimum (18 inches in
Canada) above normally expected snow accumulation level.
