Safety Section – Gas Furnaces
IMPORTANT: Users MUST read all instructions in the manual. All manuals MUST be kept for future reference.
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
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 or combustible materials 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.
—DO NOT RELY ON SMELL ALONE TO DETECT LEAKS. DUE TO VARIOUS FACTORS, YOU MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SMELL FUEL GASES.
•U.L. recognized fuel gas and CO detectors are recommended in all applications, and their installation should be in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and/or local laws, rules, regulations, or customs.
—Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
Safety signal words are used to designate a degree or level of seriousness associated with a particular hazard. The signal words for safety markings are WARNING and CAUTION.
a.WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
b.CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It is also used to alert against unsafe practices and hazards involving only property damage.
EXPLOSION HAZARD
Do not use this unit if any part has been under water. A flood damaged unit is extremely dangerous. Attempts to use the furnace can result in fire or explosion. A qualified service agency should be contacted to inspect the furnace and to replace all gas controls, control system parts, electrical parts that have been wet or the furnace if deemed necessary.
Failure to follow this warning could result in property damage, personal injury or death.
EXPLOSION HAZARD
In the event that electrical, fuel or mechanical failures occur, shut off the gas supply at the manual gas shut off valve, located on the supply gas piping coming into the furnace, before turning off the electrical power to the furnace. Contact servicer.
Failure to follow this warning could result in property damage, personal injury or death.
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD
Failure to follow the installation and operation instructions for the venting system’s operation could result in carbon monoxide poisoning or death.
EXPLOSION HAZARD
Should overheating occur, or the gas supply fail to shut off, shut off the manual gas valve to the furnace before shutting off the electrical supply.
Failure to follow this warning could result in property damage, personal injury or death.
The following warning complies with State of California law, Proposition 65.
THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS FIBERGLASS WOOL INSULATION!
Fiberglass dust and ceramic fibers are believed by the State of California to cause cancer through inhalation. Glasswool fibers may also cause respiratory, skin, or eye irritation.
PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES
•Avoid breathing fiberglass dust.
•Use a NIOSH approved dust/mist respirator.
•Avoid contact with the skin or eyes. Wear
•Wash clothes separately from other clothing: rinse washer thoroughly.
•Operations such as sawing, blowing,
FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye Contact – Flush eyes with water to remove dust. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention.
Skin Contact – Wash affected areas gently with soap and warm water after handling.
SAFETY HAZARD
Bodily injury can result from high voltage electrical components, fast moving fans, and combustible gas. During installation and servicing, the electrical supply must be disconnected and the main gas valve must be turned off.
Failure to follow this warning could result in property damage, personal injury or death.
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