Safety Rules - Williams FORSAIRE 4007332 Owner's Manual

SAFETY RULES

WARNING: Read these rules and the instructions
carefully. Failure to follow these rules and instructions
could cause a malfunction of the furnace. This could result
in death, serious bodily injury and/or property damage.
INSTALLATION MUST CONFORM TO LOCAL CODES.
IN THE ABSENCE OF LOCAL CODES, INSTALLATION
MUST CONFORM TO THE NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE,
ANSI Z223.1. THE APPLIANCE, WHEN INSTALLED MUST
BE ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED AND GROUNDED
IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES OR, IN THE
ABSENCE OF LOCAL CODES, WITH THE CURRENT
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANSI/NFPA NO. 70.
IN CANADA:
1. Installation must conform to local codes or, in the
absence of local codes, the current CAN/CGA B149
installation code.
2. The appliance, when installed, must be electrically
connected and grounded in accordance with
local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with
the current CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical code.
3. Reference is made in this manual regarding gas
type as propane gas Be advised that propane gas
is not available in Canada, refer to propane gas.
1. Use only manufacturer's replacement parts. Use of
any other parts could cause injury or death.
2. DO NOT install the furnace in an alcove.
3. DO NOT install this furnace where it could be
isolated by closing doors to the heated space.
4. DO NOT install this furnace in a travel trailer or
recreational vehicle.
5. MAINTAIN all clearances specified in section "Locating
Wall Furnace and Thermostat" and "Vent Installation."
6. BE SURE this furnace is for type of gas to be used.
Check the rating plate by the gas valve in the lower
cabinet. Do not change it to use other gases without
the proper manufacturer's Gas Conversion Kit.
7. For natural gas, the minimum inlet gas supply
pressure for the purpose of input adjustment is 5"
water column. The maximum inlet gas supply
pressure is 7" water column.
For propane gas, the minimum inlet gas supply
pressure for the purpose of input adjustment is 11"
water column.
The maximum inlet gas supply pressure is 13" water
column.
8. Any safety screen, guard or parts removed for servicing
this appliance must be replaced prior to operating
the appliance to avoid property damage, bodily injury
or death.
9. Install the furnace vent directly to the outdoors so that
harmful combustible flue gases will not collect inside
the building. Follow the venting instructions for your
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FORSAIRE COUNTERFLOW DIRECT VENT GAS WALL HEATER
type of installation exactly. Use only the type and size
of vent pipe and fittings specified.
10. BE SURE to provide for adequate combustion and
ventilation air. The flow of this air to the furnace must
not be blocked.
11. NEVER vent flue gases into another room, a fireplace
or any space inside a building. This could cause
property damage, bodily injury or death.
12. Never test for gas teaks with an open flame. Use a
soap solution to check all gas connections. This will
avoid the possibility of fire or explosion.
13. ALLOW the furnace to cool before servicing. Always
shut off electricity and gas to furnace when working
on it. This will prevent any electrical shocks or burns.
14. DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURES, locate the furnace out
of traffic and away from furniture and draperies.
15. ALERT children and adults to the hazards of high
surface temperatures and warn them to keep away
to avoid burns or clothing ignition.
16. CAREFULLY supervise young children when they are
in the same room with the furnace.
17. DO NOT place clothing or other flammable material
on or near furnace.
18. INSTALLATION and REPAIR must be done by a
qualified service person. The appliance should
be inspected before use and at least annually by a
professional service person. More frequent cleaning
may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting,
bedding material, etc. It is imperative that control
compartments, burners and circulating air passages
be kept clean.
19. BEFORE INSTALLING: To avoid electrical shock, tum off
electrical circuits that pass through the wall where you
are going to install the furnace.
20. BE AWARE of good safety practices by wearing
personal protective equipment such as gloves and
safety glasses to avoid being injured by sharp metal
edges in or around furnace and while cutting or
drilling holes in wood and/or sheet metal.
21. CAUTION: Label all wires prior to disconnection when
servicing controls.
WARNING: Do not use this furnace if any part has
been under water. Immediately call a certified service
technician to inspect the furnace and to replace any
part of the control system and any gas control which
has been under water.
WARNING: Do not install any of these furnaces
(natural or propane gas) in mobile homes, trucks or
recreational vehicles.