Important Safety Information; Requirements & Codes - Heat Controller 80+ AFUE Installation Instructions Manual

IMpORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

INSTALLER: Please read all instructions before servicing
this equipment. Pay attention to all safety warnings and
any other special notes highlighted in the manual. Safety
markings are used frequently throughout this manual to
designate a degree or level of seriousness and should
not be ignored.
wARNING - indicates a potentially hazardous situation
that if not avoided, could result in personal injury or death.
CAUTION - indicates a potentially hazardous situation
that if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury
or property damage.
wARNING:
The safety information listed in this manual
must be followed during the installation,
service, and operation of this unit. Unqualified
individuals should not attempt to interpret these
instructions or install this equipment. Failure
to follow safety recommendations could result
in possible damage to the equipment, serious
personal injury or death.
wARNING:
Improper installation, service, adjustment,
or maintenance may cause explosion, fire,
electrical shock or other hazardous conditions
which may result in personal injury or property
damage. Unless otherwise noted in these
instructions, only factory authorized kits or
accessories may be used with this product.
wARNING:
Unless otherwise noted in these instructions,
only factory authorized kits or accessories may
be used with or when modifying this product.
wARNING:
Do not install this furnace if any part has been
submerged under water. A flood damaged
furnace is extremely dangerous. Attempts to
use the furnace may result in fire or explosion.A
qualified service agency should be contacted to
inspect the furnace and to replace any electrical
or control system parts that have been wet or
under water.
• To minimize equipment failure or personal injury, it is
essential that only qualified individuals install, service, or
maintain this equipment. If you do not posses mechanical
skills or tools, call your local dealer for assistance.
• Follow all precautions in the literature, on tags, and
on labels provided with the equipment. Read and
thoroughly understand the instructions provided with
the equipment prior to performing the installation and
operational checkout of the equipment.
• Use caution when handling this appliance or removing
components. Personal injury can occur from sharp metal
edges present in all sheet metal constructed equipment.
• Do not store any of the following on, or in contact with,
the unit: Rags, brooms, vacuum cleaners, or other
cleaning tools, spray or aerosol cans, soap powders,
bleaches, waxes, cleaning compounds, plastics or
plastic containers, paper bags or other paper products,
gasoline, kerosene, cigarette lighter fluid, dry cleaning
fluids, paint thinners, or other volatile fluids.
• The installer should become familiar with the units wiring
diagram before making any electrical connections to the
unit. See the unit wiring label or Figure 19 (page 30).
• Always reinstall the doors on the indoor blower after
servicing or cleaning/changing the filters. Do not operate
the indoor blower without all doors and covers in place.
REQUIREMENTS & CODES
• This furnace must be installed in accordance with
these instructions, all applicable local building codes
and the current revision of the National Fuel Gas Code
(NFPA54/ANSI Z223.1) or the Natural Gas and Propane
Installation Code, CAN/CGA B149.1.
• Use only with type of gas approved for this furnace.
Refer to the furnace rating plate.
• Install this furnace only in a location and position as
specified on page 5.
• Provide adequate combustion and ventilation air to the
furnace space as specified on pages 6 - 10.
• Combustion products must be discharged outdoors.
Connect this furnace to an approved vent system only,
as specified on pages 9 - 10.
• Never test for gas leaks with an open flame. Use
a commercially available soap solution to check all
connections. See pages 16 - 17.
• This furnace is designed to operate with a maximum
external pressure rise of 0.5 inches of water column.
Consult Tables 3 & 4 (pages 27 - 29), and the rating
plate for the proper circulating air flow and temperature
rise. It is important that the duct system be designed to
handle the desired flow rate and temperature rise. An
improperly designed duct system can result in nuisance
shutdowns, and comfort or noise issues.
• When supply ducts carry air circulated by the furnace
to areas outside the space containing the furnace, the
return air shall also be handled by duct(s) sealed to
the furnace casing and terminating outside the space
containing the furnace. See pages 11 - 12.
• This furnace may be used for temporary heating of
buildings or structures under construction. See the
guidelines listed on page 5.
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