Safety Considerations - Carrier Comfort 48VT Owner's Information Manual

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

Installation and servicing of this equipment can be hazardous due
to mechanical and electrical components. Only trained and
qualified personnel should install, repair, or service this equipment.
Untrained personnel can perform basic maintenance functions such
as cleaning and replacing air filters. All other operations must be
performed by trained service personnel. When working on this
equipment, observe precautions in the literature, on tags, and on
labels attached to or shipped with the unit and other safety
precautions that may apply.
Follow all safety codes. Wear safety glasses, protective clothing,
and work gloves. Have fire extinguisher available. Read these
instructions thoroughly and follow all warnings or cautions
included in literature and
building codes, the current editions of the National Fuel Gas Code
(NFGC) NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1, and the National Electrical Code
(NEC) NFPA 70.
In Canada refer to the current editions of the National Standards of
Canada CAN/CSA- -B149.1 and .2 Natural Gas and Propane
Installation codes, and Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22.1.
Recognize safety information. This is the safety- -alert symbol
When you see this symbol on the unit and in instructions or
manuals, be alert to the potential for personal injury.
Understand these signal words; DANGER, WARNING, and
CAUTION. These words are used with the safety- -alert symbol.
DANGER identifies the most serious hazards which will result in
severe personal injury or death. WARNING signifies hazards
which could result in personal injury or death. CAUTION is used
to identify unsafe practices which may result in minor personal
injury or product and property damage. NOTE is used to highlight
suggestions which will result in enhanced installation, reliability,
or operation.
NOTE: Installer: This manual should be left with the equipment
user.
WARNING
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FIRE, EXPLOSION,
HAZARD
Failure to follow this warning could result in personal
injury, death or property damage.
Installation and servicing of this equipment can be
hazardous due to mechanical and electrical components.
Only trained and qualified personnel should install repair or
service this equipment.
WARNING
!
FIRE, EXPLOSION,
HAZARD
Failure to follow this warning could result in personal
injury, death or property damage.
Do not use this unit if any part has been under water.
Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the
unit and to replace any part of the control system which has
been under water.
attached to the unit. Consult local
ELECTRICAL SHOCK
ELECTRICAL SHOCK
!
CUT HAZARD
Failure to follow this caution may result in personal injury.
When removing access panels or performing maintenance
functions inside your unit, be aware of sharp sheet metal
parts and screws. Although special care is taken to reduce
sharp edges to a minimum, be extremely careful and wear
appropriate clothing, safety glasses and gloves when
handling parts or reaching into the unit.
!
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
Failure to follow safety warning exactly could result in
serious injury, death or property damage.
—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
D Do not try to light any appliance.
!
!
D Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone
in your building.
D Leave the building immediately.
D 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
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department.
—Installation and service must be performed by a qualified
installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
!
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Failure to follow this warning could result in personal
injury and/or death.
Before performing recommended maintenance, be sure the
main power switch to unit is turned off and lock- -out tag is
installed.
!
FIRE, EXPLOSION,
HAZARD
Failure to follow this hazard warning could result in
personal injury, death and/or property damage.
1. Do not turn off the electrical power to unit without first
turning off the gas supply.
2. Before attempting to start the gas heating section,
familiarize yourself with all the procedures that must be
followed.
!
FIRE, EXPLOSION HAZARD
Failure to follow this warning could result in personal
injury, death, and/or property damage.
Do not attempt to light by hand.
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CAUTION
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
ELECTRICAL
WARNING
SHOCK