I. SAFETY SECTION
This page and the following contains various warnings and cautions found throughout the Oil Furnace Manual. Please read and comply with the statements below.
χWARNING AND CAUTIONS:
χWARNING: This furnace is not to be used as a construction heater. See Page 3
χWARNING: The predetermined limit locations on all of the Thermo Pride oil fired furnaces have been tested and approved by Thermo Products, LLC. Any attempt to relocate these safety controls or replace these safety controls with a control that is not approved, or is incompatible, may result in personal injury, substantial property damage or death. See Page 17
χWARNING: THE HEAT EXCHANGER MUST BE CLEANED BY A QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSON. See Page 52
χCAUTION: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MAKE REPAIRS YOURSELF! See Page 48
χWARNING: The area around the furnace should be kept free and clear of combustible liquids and material, especially papers and rags. See Page 3
χWARNING: NEVER burn garbage or refuse in your furnace. Never try to ignite oil by tossing burning papers or other material into your furnace. See Page 48
χWARNING: Thermo Products oil furnaces are designed to burn No. 1 or No. 2 distillate fuel oil. NEVER USE GASOLINE OR A MIXTURE OF OIL AND GASOLINE. See Page 48
χCAUTION: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO START THE BURNER WHEN:
1.Excess oil has accumulated,
2.The furnace is full of vapors
3.The combustion chamber is very hot.
IF ONE OR MORE OF THESE CONDITIONS EXIST, CONTACT A QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON. See Page 48
χWARNING: DO NOT START BURNER UNLESS BLOWER DOOR IS SECURED IN
PLACE.
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