All installations and services must be performed by qualified service personnel.

I. SAFETY SECTION

This page and the following two pages contain various warnings and cautions found throughout this furnace Service and Installation Manual. Please read and comply with the statements on the cover and the statements below.

: This furnace is not to be used as a construction heater.

: When testing electrical equipment, always follow standard electrical procedures and precautions.

: The area around the furnace should be kept free and clear of combustible materials, especially papers and rags.

: This furnace uses an automatic hot surface ignition control. NEVER try to ignite gas manually.

: If the temperature rise exceeds 85°F, the heat exchanger may fail voiding the heat exchanger warranty resulting in property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

: Burner adjustments must be confirmed by instrumentation. Failure to use accurate or calibrated instrumentation to setup the burner may result in reduced efficiency, sooting, and/or the production of hazardous carbon monoxide gas.

: Any attempt to relocate safety controls or replace safety controls with a control that is not approved or incompatible, may result in personal injury, substantial property damage or death.

: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing personal injury, loss of life or property damage.

: HAZARD OF ASPHYXIATION: Negative pressure inside the closet with closet door closed and the furnace blower operating shall be no more negative than minus 0.05 inch water column.

: Do not obstruct any return air openings, including the return grille on the furnace. To do so may cause the furnace to activate the high limit and shut down or it may cause asphyxiation.

: Because of the potential of odorant fade, a gas leak may not be detected by smell. If this furnace is installed below grade, contact your gas supplier for a gas detector.

: All gas pipe connections must be leak tested using a strong soap and water solution (with the gas turned on). Any leaks must be repaired immediately

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Lodge Manufacturing GMD1-80N manual Safety Section