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Copper-fin II/IIE Boiler, Water Heater and Pool Service Manual

Please read before proceeding

￿WARNING

Installer – Read all instructions, including this manual and the Installation and Operation Manual, before installing. Perform steps in the order given.

User – This manual is for use only by a qualified heating installer/service technician. Refer to the User’s Information Manual for your reference.

When servicing appliance –

•To avoid electric shock, disconnect electrical supply before performing maintenance.

•To avoid severe burns, allow appliance to cool before performing maintenance.

Appliance operation –

•Do not block flow of combustion or ventilation air to the appliance.

NOTICE

Have this appliance serviced/inspected by a qualified service technician at least annually.

Failure to comply with the above could result in severe personal injury, death or substantial property damage.

When calling or writing about the appliance

–Please have the appliance model and serial number from the appliance’s rating plate.

•Should overheating occur or gas supply fail to shut off, do not turn off or disconnect electrical supply to circulator. Instead, shut off the gas supply at a location external to the appliance.

•Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. The possible damage to a flooded appliance can be extensive and present numerous safety hazards. Any appliance that has been under water must be replaced.

Appliance water –

Consider piping and installation when determining appliance location (see the Installation and Operation Manual).

Any claims for damage or shortage in shipment must be filed immediately against the transportation company by the consignee.

•Thoroughly flush the system (without appliance connected) to remove sediment. The high-efficiency heat exchanger can be damaged by build-up or corrosion due to sediment.

•Do not use petroleum-based cleaning or sealing compounds in the appliance system. Gaskets and seals in the system may be damaged. This can result in substantial property damage.

•Do not use “homemade cures” or “appliance patent medicines”. Serious damage to the appliance, personnel, and/or property may result.

Handling ceramic fiber materials

REMOVAL OF COMBUSTION CHAMBER LINING

￿WARNING

The combustion chamber insulation in this appliance contains ceramic fiber material. Ceramic fibers can be converted to cristobalite in very high temperature applications. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has concluded, “Crystalline silica in the form of quartz or cristobalite from occupational sources is carcinogenic to humans (Group 1).” Normal operating temperatures in this appliance are below the level to convert ceramic fibers to cristobalite. Abnormal operating conditions would have to be created to convert the ceramic fibers in this appliance to cristobalite.

The ceramic fiber material used in this appliance is an irritant; when handling or replacing the ceramic materials it is advisable that the installer follow these safety guidelines.

Avoid breathing dust and contact with skin and eyes.

• Use NIOSH	certified dust	respirator (N95).
This type of respirator is based on the OSHA
requirements	for cristobalite	at the time this

document was written. Other types of respirators may be needed depending on the job site conditions. Current NIOSH recommendations can be found on the NIOSH website at http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/

homepage.html. NIOSH approved respirators, manufacturers, and phone numbers are also listed on this website.

•Wear long-sleeved, loose fitting clothing, gloves, and eye protection.

Apply enough water to the combustion chamber lining to prevent airborne dust.

Remove the combustion chamber lining from the appliance and place it in a plastic bag for disposal.

Wash potentially contaminated clothes separately from other clothing. Rinse clothes washer thoroughly.

NIOSH stated First Aid.

	Eye: Irrigate immediately.	3
	Breathing: Fresh air.