AM Series Boiler & Water Heater User Manual
CHAPTER 1: GENERAL INFORMATION
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SECTION 1:
GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 Warnings & Cautions
In addition to all the requirements included in this AERCO Instruction Manual, the installation of
units MUST conform with local building codes, or, in the absence of local codes, ANSI Z223.1
(National Fuel Gas Code Publication No. NFPA-54) for gas-fired boilers and ANSI/NFPASB for
LP gas-fired boilers. W here applicable, the equipment shall be installed in accordance with the
current Installation Code for Gas Burning Appliances and Equipment, CSA B149.1, and
applicable Provincial regulations for the class; which should be carefully followed in all cases.
Authorities having jurisdiction should be consulted before installations are made.
IMPORTANT!
This Instruction Manual is an integral part of the product and must be maintained in legible
condition. It must be given to the user by the installer and kept in a safe place for future
reference.
WARNING!
Failure to comply with provisions, warnings, and cautions provided in this manual can lead to
extensive property damage and/or personal injury or death.
In the event of a breakdown and/or malfunction of the boiler, turn off the unit and do not make
any attempt to repair it. The boiler must be serviced exclusi
vely by a Qualified installer using
original spare parts. Failure to comply with this requirement may compromise the safety of the
unit.
WARNING!
Installer:
Read all instructions including this manual, before installing. Perform steps in the
order given.
User:
The installation and maintenance sections of this manual are for use only by a
qualified heating installer. Refer to Chapter 9: Operation for user information.
Installation and Alterations:
Only a Qualified installer must carry out the installation
and calibration of the boiler. Never modify the boiler or its components in any way.
Overheating:
Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail; to shut off, do not turn off or
disconnect electrical supply to circulator. Instead, turn off the manual gas shut-off valve
external to the appliance.
Water Contamination:
Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water.
Immediately call a licensed authorized technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any
part of the control system and any gas control, which has been under water.
Ensure the boiler and its controls are protected from dripping or spraying water during normal
operation or service.
Spare Parts:
Only use the boiler with the accessories and spares listed in this manual.
Failure to do so can cause equipment damage or dangerous conditions.
