SAFETY RULES - Continued
2.FOLLOW ALL APPLICABLE CODES AND ORDINANCES. IF THERE ARE NONE, FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION STANDARDS, LATEST EDITION OF NFPA54/ANSI.Z223.1. A COPY MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION, 1515 WILSON BLVD., ARLINGTON, VA. 22209, OR THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION, BATTERYMARCH PARK, QUINCY, MA. 02269.
3.DO NOT INSTALL THIS FLOOR FURNACE IN A RECREATIONAL VEHICLE, TRAILER OR MOBILE HOME.
4.DO NOT OPERATE THIS FLOOR FURNACE UNLESS IT IS CONNECTED TO A PROPERLY INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED VENT SYSTEM. DO NOT EXHAUST FLUE GASES UNDER THE FLOOR FOR ANY REASON.
5.BE SURE THIS FLOOR FURNACE IS EQUIPPED FOR THE TYPE GAS YOU INTEND TO USE.
6.LOCATE THE THERMOSTAT IN A ROOM OR SPACE THAT CANNOT BE SEPARATED BY A DOOR OR OTHER MEANS FROM THE ROOM OR SPACE IN WHICH THE FLOOR FURNACE GRILL IS INSTALLED.
7.NEVER USE A MATCH, CANDLE, FLAME OR OTHER SOURCE OF IGNITION TO CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS. USE ONLY SOAPY WATER OR LIQUID DETERGENT.
8.ADEQUATE AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTING MUST BE PROVIDED.
9.IF IT IS SUSPECTED THAT RISING WATER OR SEEPAGE MAY ENTER THE FLOOR FURNACE, TURN OFF THE GAS IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT USE THIS FLOOR FURNACE IF ANY PART HAS BEEN UNDER WATER. IMMEDIATELY CALL A QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN TO INSPECT THE FLOOR FURNACE AND TO REPLACE ANY PART OF THE CONTROL SYSTEM AND ANY GAS CONTROL WHICH HAS BEEN UNDER WATER.
10.HAVE YOUR FLOOR FURNACE AND VENT SYSTEM INSPECTED AT LEAST ANNUALLY BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN.
11.THE GRILL BECOMES HOT WHEN THE FLOOR FURNACE IS IN OPERATION. CHILDREN MUST BE CLOSELY SUPERVISED WHEN IN THE PRESENCE OF ANY HEATING APPLIANCE. CONTACT WITH BARE SKIN MAY RESULT IN SEVERE BURNS. KEEP CHILDREN OFF THE GRILL.
12.BEFORE CLEANING OR SERVICING THE FLOOR FURNACE, TURN OFF THE GAS AND ALLOW IT TO COOL. THIS WILL PREVENT BURNS.
13.ALWAYS LEAVE THE GRILL IN PLACE EXCEPT WHEN CLEANING OR SERVICING THE FLOOR FURNACE.
14.NEVER OPERATE THE FLOOR FURNACE WITHOUT THE SIGHT GLASS ASSEMBLY IN PLACE, OR WITH THE GLASS BROKEN OR MISSING.
HELPFUL INSTALLATION INFORMATION
Do not attempt to heat through more than one doorway in any direction to adjoining rooms.
Always
Seal all cracks around windows, doors, and attic access doors or significant heat loss will occur.
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Listed below are steps that are part of a floor furnace installation. You must see that each step is followed closely so that the floor furnace will provide maximum efficiency with safe operation.
YOU MUST:
1.Locate the floor furnace in the best available space for safe and efficient operation.
2.Provide fresh air for combustion and venting.
3.Cut and frame the floor opening so that the floor furnace fits properly.
4.Attach the draft hood and connect the vent pipe in compliance with applicable codes.
5.Connect an adequate gas supply to the floor furnace.
6.Select the best location for the thermostat.
7.Check and adjust the floor furnace for safe and efficient operation.
If you have any doubts about the correct way to install a floor furnace, contact local authorities or agency, or your gas supplier. If local or state codes require that your floor furnace installation be inspected by local authorities, do so after the floor furnace
is installed and before it is put into service.
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