Carrier 58MVC owner manual Safety Considerations, Venting

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SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

Recognize safety information. This is the safety-alert symbol /_. When you see this symbol on the furnace and in instructions or manuals, be alert to the potential for personal injury.

Understand the signal words: DANGER. WARNING, and

CAUTION. DANGER identifies the most serious hazards which

will result in severe personal injury or death. WARNING signifies

hazards which could result in personal injury or death.

CAUTION is used to identi_, unsafe practices which may result in minor personal injury or product and property damage. NOTE

is used to highlight suggestions which will result in enhanced

installation, reliability or operation.

To minimize the possibility of serious personal injury, fire,

furnace damage, or improper operation; carefully follow these safety rules:

Your gas furnace uses air from outside the home for

combustion and vents flue gas to the outdoors. It is not

to be installed using indoor air for combustion. The vent pipe must terminate outside the structure and must

not be obstructed in any way. The air-intake pipe must terminate outside the structure or in a well ventilated

area that is isolated from the living space and the garage

(e.g. well ventilated attic or crawlspace). Do not block or obstruct air openings on furnace or spaces around furnace.

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Fig. 3 - Venting

Keep the area around ),our furnace clear and free of

combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable liquids and vapors.

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Fig, 4 - Combustible Materials

Do not cover the furnace, store trash or debris near it, or in any way block the flow of fresh air to the unit.

A furnace installed in an attic or other insulated space must be kept free and clear of insulating material. Examine the furnace area when the furnace is installed

or when insulation is added. Some materials may be combustible.

This furnace contains SAFETY DEVICES which must

be MANUALLY RESET. If the furnace is left

unattended for an extended period of time, have it

checked periodically for proper operation. This precaution will prevent problems associated with no heat. such as frozen water pipes, etc. See "Before You Request a Service Call" section in this manual.

FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD

Failure to follow this warning could result in personal

injury/death or property damage.

Do not keep combustible materials, gasoline, and other

flammable liquids or vapors around your furnace.

FIRE AND UNIT OPERATION HAZARD

Failure to follow this warning could result in personal

injury/death or property damage.

For proper and safe operation the furnace needs air for

combustion and ventilation. Do not block or obstruct the openings on the furnace, air openings to the area in which the furnace is installed, and the space around the furnace.

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Carrier 58MVC owner manual Safety Considerations, Venting