Safety Section – Gas Furnaces
BURN HAZARD
Do not attempt to manually light the furnace. Failure to follow this warning could result in property damage, personal injury or death.
The furnace is equipped with a blocked vent
SAFETY HAZARD
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. See regular maintenance on page 9 for annual general inspection. For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier. Failure to follow this warning could result in property damage, personal injury or death.
EXPLOSION HAZARD
Propane gas is heavier than air and may collect in any low areas or confined spaces. In addition, odorant fade may make the gas undetectable except with a warning device. If the gas furnace is installed in a basement, an excavated area or a confined space, it is strongly recommended to contact a gas supplier to install a gas detecting warning device in case of a gas leak. The manufacturer of your furnace does not test any detectors and makes no representations regarding any brand or type of detector.
Never operate your unit for either heating or cooling with filters removed.
SAFETY HAZARD
Sharp Edge Hazard. Be careful of sharp edges on equipment or any cuts made on sheet metal while installing or servicing. Personal injury may result.
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD
These servicing instructions are for use by qualified personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in these operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so.
Failure to follow this warning could result in property damage, personal injury or death.
CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD
For proper and safe operation of the furnace, air for combustion and ventilation must be provided. Do not block or obstruct air openings on the furnace, air openings to the area in which the furnace is installed, or the space around the furnace.
Failure to follow this warning could result in property damage, personal injury 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.
If the furnace is shut down during the cold weather months, provisions must be taken to prevent
Do NOT touch igniter. It is extremely hot.
The furnace area must be kept clear and free of combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and liquids.
Insulating materials may be combustible. The furnace must be kept free and clear from insulating material. Examine the area around the furnace for insulation after installation or when insulation is added.
The combustion air for your furnace must be fresh uncontaminated air. Paints, varnishes, laundry bleaches, detergents, many household cleaners, water softening salts, adhesives, and all such products release fumes containing compounds which could lead to early heat exchanger and vent system deterioration. Do not store these types of products near your furnace.
For horizontally vented furnaces, the vent and inlet terminals must be located at least 12 inches minimum (18 inches in Canada) above normally expected snow accumulation level.
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