Operation; Safety Precautions - Rinnai EX38DT Installation And Operation Manual

5. Operation

Topics in this section
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Safety Precautions

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Operating Instructions
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Control Panel
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Basic Operation Settings
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Add Water to the Humidifier
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Adjust Air Flow Direction
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Restart Function
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Diagnostic Codes
5. 1 Safety
Precautions
WARNING
— If the informa on in these
instruc ons is not followed exactly,
a fire or explosion may result
causing property damage, personal
injury or death.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids 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
instruc ons.
 If you cannot reach your gas
supplier, call the fire
department.
— Installa on and service must be
performed by a licensed
professional.
EX38DT Installation and Operation Manual
WARNING
 Keep the area around the furnace clear
and free from combustible materials,
gasoline, and other flammable vapors
and liquids.
 Do not use this furnace if any part has
been under water. Immediately call a
trained and qualified professional to
inspect the furnace and to replace any
part of the control system and any gas
control which has been under water.
 Do not operate furnace with the panels
removed, cracked or broken.
CAUTION
 Do not block the warm air discharge. Do
not allow anyone to sleep directly in front of
the furnace.
 Children and adults should be alerted to
the hazards of high surface temperature
and should stay away to avoid burns or
clothing ignition.
 Young children should be carefully
supervised when they are in the same
room as the furnace.
 Clothing or other flammable material
should not be placed on or near the
furnace.
 Any safety screen or guard removed for
servicing must be replaced prior to
operating the furnace.
 Do not insert items into the louvers.
 Do not spray aerosols near the furnace
while it is operating. Most aerosols contain
butane gas which is flammable.
 Do not unplug the furnace while it is
operating or while the fans are on.
 Do not use bare hands to touch the front
louvers due to high temperatures which
may cause burns.
 Wear hand protection when touching the
side back covers, front louver, and rear
intake for the convection fan.
 Prevent dust from accumulating on the
power cord, side covers, and parts behind
the furnace.
 Do not sit on the furnace.
 Do not place containers of liquid on top of
the furnace. Water spillage can cause
extensive damage to the furnace and may
result in electric shock.
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