Safety Rules; Helpful Information; Installation Instructions; Requirements - Rheem LX2000 Series Installation Instructions Manual

SAFETY RULES

1. Do not install this furnace in a
mobile home, trailer or recreational
vehicle.
2. Keep area around furnace free and
clear of combustible materials
including gasoline and other
flammable vapors and liquids.
3. Do not use furnace area for storage
purposes or as a broom closet.
WARNING
!
THIS FURNACE IS DESIGN
CERTIFIED TO OPERATE ON #2
LOCATION REQUIREMENTS AND CONSIDERATIONS

HELPFUL INFORMATION

The following national standards will
help you in making this installation.
Current editions of these standards
should be obtained from:
American National Standards Institute
1430 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
National Electric Code
ANSI/NFPA No. 70

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

REQUIREMENTS

WARNING
!
IMPROPER INSTALLATION,
ADJUSTMENT, ALTERATION,
SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE CAN
CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE,
INJURY OR DEATH. CONSULT A
QUALIFIED INSTALLER OR
SERVICE AGENCY FOR SERVICE
AND ASSISTANCE.
The furnace should be installed in
accordance with the latest editions of
the NFPA 31 booklet, "Installation of
Oil Burning Equipment," the NFPA 90B
booklet, "Warm Air Heating and Air
Conditioning Systems" the NFPA 90A
booklet, "Installation of Venting and Air
Conditioning Systems" and the NFPA
211 booklet "Standard for Chimneys,
Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid Fuel-
Burning Appliances" published by the
National Fire Protection Associaiton,
Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.
WARNING
!
THIS FURNACE IS DESIGN
CERTIFIED TO OPERATE ON #2
FUEL OIL. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
CONVERT THIS FURNACE TO
BURN NATURAL GAS OR LP GAS.
4
FUEL OIL. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
CONVERT THIS FURNACE TO
BURN NATURAL GAS OR LP GAS.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS
WARNING CAN CAUSE A FIRE OR
EXPLOSION RESULTING IN
PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL
INJURY OR DEATH.
4. This furnace must be vented
through a good chimney to carry
combustion products outdoors as
described under the VENTING
INSTALLATION section of this
manual.
National Fire Protection Association,
Inc.
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
Installation of Oil Burning
Equipment
NFPA No. 31
Installation of Air Conditioning and
Ventilating Systems
NFPA No. 90A
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS
WARNING CAN CAUSE A FIRE OR
EXPLOSION RESULTING IN
PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL
INJURY OR DEATH.
LOCATION
WARNING
!
THIS FURNACE IS NOT APPROVED
FOR INSTALLATION IN A MOBILE
HOME. DO NOT INSTALL THIS
FURNACE IN A MOBILE HOME.
INSTALLATION IN A MOBILE HOME
COULD CAUSE FIRE, PROPERTY
DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY
OR DEATH.
Locate furnace as close to chimney as
practical, giving considerations to duct
trunk lines and accessibility of oil
burner, controls, blower and filter. For
basement installation, if there is no
level concrete floor or if water may be
encountered, a level concrete base
should be provided. Furnaces may be
installed on combustible floors. Allow a
minimum of twenty-four inches at front
of furnace for servicing oil burner and
controls. Fire protection clearances are
printed in Figure 1 and on the rating
plate of the furnace.
5. Provide adequate ventilation to the
furnace area.
6. Make sure supply and return air
ducts are sealed to the furnace
casing. These ducts must be
entirely separated from area
supplying combustion and
ventilation air.
7. Disconnect electrical power before
servicing appliance.
Warm Air Heating and Air
Conditioning Systems
NFPA No. 90B
Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces,
Vents, and Solid Fuel-Burning
Appliances NFPA No. 211
An oil-fired furnace installed in a
residential garage must be located or
protected to avoid physical damage by
vehicles.
This furnace is approved for installation
indoors only. Do not install unit
outdoors.
WARNING
!
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL MUST
NOT BE PLACED ON OR AGAINST
THE FURNACE JACKET. THE AREA
AROUND THE FURNACE MUST BE
KEPT CLEAR AND FREE OF ALL
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL
INCLUDING GASOLINE AND OTHER
FLAMMABLE VAPOR OR LIQUIDS.
THE HOMEOWNER SHOULD BE
CAUTIONED THAT THE FURNACE
AREA MUST NOT BE USED AS A
BROOM CLOSET OR FOR ANY
OTHER STORAGE PURPOSES.
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL PLACED
AGAINST FURNACE JACKET COULD
CAUSE FIRE, PROPERTY DAMAGE,
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.