Boyertown Furnace RSM 500 Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual page 2

Denotes presence of a hazard which, if ignored, will result in severe personal injury,
Danger
death or property damage
Denotes presence of a hazard which, if ignored could result in severe personal injury,
Warning
death or substantial property damage.
Denotes the presence of a hazard, which if ignored, could result in minor personal injury
Caution
or property damage
Intended to bring attention to information, but not related to personal injury or property
Notice
damage.
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Danger
This equipment must be installed, adjusted and started only by a qualified service agency – an
individual or agency, licensed and experienced with all codes and ordinances, and who is responsible for the
installation and adjustment of the equipment. THE INSTALLATION OF THE EQUIPMENT SHALL BE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE REGULATION OF AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION AND CSA
STANDARD B139 AND OR NFPA 31
Read all instructions before proceeding.
instructions could result in equipment malfunction causing severe personal injury, death or substantial property
Warning
damage.
DO NOT TAMPER WITH THE UNIT OR CONTROLS – CALL YOUR SERVICEMAN. The manufacturer
will not be liable for any damage resulting from changes made in the field to the furnace or its components or
from improper installation. Failure to comply could result in severe personal injury, death, or substantial
.
property damage
DO NOT USE WITH OILS HEAVIER THAN NO. 2. NEVER USE GASOLINE, CRANKCASE OIL, OR
ANY OIL CONTAINING GASOLINE. Your oil fired furnace is designed to burn No. 1 and No. 2 heating oil
only.
DO NOT START THE BURNER UNLESS THE BLOWER ACCESS DOOR IS SECURED IN PLACE.
Do not store gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
The area around the furnace should be kept free and clear of combustible materials.
NEVER BURN GARBAGE OR REFUSE IN THE HEATING SYSTEM, AND NEVER LEAVE PAPER OR
RAGS AROUND THE UNIT.
Never try to ignite oil by tossing burning papers or other material into your furnace.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO START THE BURNER WHEN EXCESS OIL HAS ACCUMULATED OR THE
FURNACE IS FULL OF VAPORS OR WHEN THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER IS VERY HOT.
Do not use the furnace as a construction heater.
Do not operate furnace if the heat exchanger is damaged. Toxic flue products could enter air stream.
Do not jumper, attempt to bypass or override any of the safety limit controls.
Do not use this furnace if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to
inspect the furnace and replace any part of the furnace, control system or burner that has been under water.
Do not operate furnace if temperature rise through the heat exchanger exceeds that which is listed on the
Ratings Label.
Do not operate furnace without return air properly sized or ducted.
NOTICE
Concealed Damage- If you discover damage to the burner, furnace or controls during
unpacking, notify the carrier at once and file the appropriate claim. When calling or writing about the
furnace please have the following information available: the furnace model number and serial number
which is located on the upper portion of the front of the unit. Record the model and serial number for
future reference in the space provided in this manual.
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Be Aware of Hazard Definitions
Follow all instructions completely. Failure to follow these