G SA
Gas-Fired Steam Boilers
User’s Information Manual
Hazard definitions | Propane gas odorant |
Hazards that will cause severe personal injury, death or substantial property damage.
Hazards that can cause severe personal injury, death or substantial property damage.
Hazards that will or can cause minor personal injury or property damage.
Special instructions on installation, operation or maintenance that are important but not related to personal injury or property damage.
The Boiler manual is for use only by a qualified heating installer/service technician. Refer only to this User’s Information Manual for your reference. Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage, personal injury (exposure to hazardous materials) or loss of life. Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier (who must read and follow the supplied instructions before installing, servicing, or removing this boiler. This boiler contains materials that have been identified as carcinogenic, or possibly carcinogenic, to humans).
Propane boilers only — Your propane supplier mixes an odorant with the propane to make its pres- ence detectable. In some instances, the odorant can fade and the gas may no longer have an odor.
•Propane gas can accumulate at floor level. Smell near the floor for the gas odorant or any unusual odor. If you suspect a leak, do not attempt to light the pilot.
•Use caution when attempting to light the propane pilot. This should be done by a qualified service technician, particularly if pilot outages are common.
•Periodically check the odorant level of your gas.
•Inspect boiler and system at least yearly to make sure all gas piping is
•Consult your propane supplier regarding installation of a gas leak detector.There are some products on the market intended for this purpose. Your supplier may be able to suggest an appropriate device.
INSTALLER — Please take time to review this User’s Information Manual with the boiler owner. Explain all maintenance and service procedures and the correct “Lighting Instructions”.
If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result, causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
•Do not try to light any appliance.
•Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
•Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
•If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service technician or the gas supplier.
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