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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
NOTE TO INSTALLER: Please read all instructions
before servicing this equipment. Pay attention to all safety
warnings and any other special notes highlighted in the
manual.
Safety markings are used frequently throughout this
manual to designate a degree or level of seriousness and
should not be ignored.
WARNING
indicates a potentially
hazardous situation that if not avoided, could result in
personal injury or death.
CAUTION
indicates a potentially
hazardous situation that if not avoided, may result in minor
or moderate injury or property damage.
WARNING:
ELECTRICAL ShOCK, FIRE OR EXPLOSION
hAZARD
Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could
result in serious injury or property damage.
Improper servicing could result in dangerous
operation, serious injury, death or property
damage.
• Before servicing, disconnect all electrical power
to electric furnace.
• When servicing controls, label all wires prior
to disconnecting. Reconnect wires correctly.
• Verify proper operation after servicing.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Requirements & Codes
WARNING:
This unit must be installed in accordance with
instructions outlined in this manual during
the installation, service, and operation of
this unit. Unqualified individuals should not
attempt to interpret these instructions or
install this equipment. Failure to follow safety
recommendations could result in possible
damage to the equipment, serious personal
injury or death.
• The installer must comply with all local codes and
regulations which govern the installation of this type
of equipment. Local codes and regulations take
precedence over any recommendations contained in
these instructions. Consult local building codes for
special installation requirements.
• This equipment contains nitrogen gas. Installation or
servicing should only be performed by qualified trained
personnel thoroughly familiar with this type equipment.
•
Electrical power wiring must be made in accordance
with all applicable local codes and ordinances, and with
the current revision of the National Electric Code (ANSI/
NFPA 70). For Canadian installations, the electrical
connections and grounding shall comply with the current
Canadian Electrical Code (CSA C22.1 and/or local
codes).
• Installation of equipment may require brazing operations.
Installer must comply with safety codes and wear
appropriate safety equipment (safety glasses, work
gloves, fire extinguisher, etc.) when performing brazing
operations.
• Install this unit only in a location and position as
specified on page 4. This unit is designed only for Indoor
installations and should be located with consideration
of minimizing the length of the supply and return ducts.
Refer to the rating plate or Table 3 (page 15) for proper
airflow data.
• Follow all precautions in the literature, on tags, and
on labels provided with the equipment. Read and
thoroughly understand the instructions provided with
the equipment prior to performing the installation and
operational checkout of the equipment.
About the Electric furnace
This appliance has been tested and certified by AHRI for
capacity and efficiency and will provide many years of safe
and dependable comfort, providing it is properly installed
and maintained. Abuse, improper use, and/or improper
maintenance can shorten the life of the appliance and
create unsafe hazards. Please read all instructions before
installing the unit.
The B5BV Series electric furnace is approved for use
in HUD code manufactured homes (HUD Manufactured
Home Construction and Safety Standard (Title 24, Part
3280) and other modular home applications.
B5BV Series electric furnaces are supplied with factory
installed electric heat. Only approved heat-pump/air
conditioning coils may be installed in the field. Unless
otherwise noted in the instructions, only factory authorized
kits or accessories may be used when modifying this
product.
Mounting Applications
Vertical only electric furnaces are factory ready for upflow
applications. These units may be applied in downflow
or horizontal left and right discharge applications when
applied with the appropriate field kit.
Through-the-floor installations require a 1/4” thick
noncombustible resilient gasket to be used whenever the
supply or return air ducts pass through the floor. The gasket
should be positioned between the duct, unit, and floor.
