Safety Considerations - Amana MEC80 Series Installation Instructions Manual

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AFETY ONSIDERATIONS
Adhere to the following warnings and cautions when installing,
adjusting, altering, servicing, or operating the furnace.
ensure proper installation and operation, thoroughly read
this manual for specifi cs pertaining to the installation and
application of this product.
WARNING
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
Failure to follow the safety warnings exactly could result
in serious injury, death or property damage.
Never test for gas leaks with an open flame.
Use a commercially available soap solution made
specifically for the detection of leaks to check all
connections. A fire or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
AVERTISSEMENT
RISQUE D'INCENDIE OU D'EXPLOSION
Si les consignes de sécurité ne sont pas suivies à la lettre,
cela peut entraîner la mort, de graves blessures ou des
dommages matériels.
Ne jamais vérifier la présence de fuites de gaz au moyen
d'une flamme nue. Vérifier tous les raccords en utilisant
une solution savonneuse commerciale conçue
spécialement pour la détection de fuites. Un incendie ou
une explosion risque de se produire, ce qui peut entraîner
la mort, des blessures ou des dommages matériels.
This furnace is manufactured for use with natural gas. It
may be fi eld converted to operate on L.P. gas by using the
appropriate L.P. conversion kit listed in the PROPANE GAS/
HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLATIONS section of this manual
Install this furnace only in a location and position as specifi ed
in LOCATION REQUIREMENTS & CONSIDERATIONS sec-
tion and INSTALLATION POSITIONS section of this manual.
Provide adequate combustion and ventilation air to the fur-
nace as specifi ed in COMBUSTION & VENTILATION AIR
REQUIREMENTS section of this manual.
Combustion products must be discharged to the outdoors.
Connect this furnace to an approved vent system only, as
specifi ed in Category 1 Venting section of this manual.
Never test for gas leaks with an open fl ame. Use a com-
mercially available soap solution made specifi cally for the
detection of leaks to check all connections, as specifi ed in
GAS SUPPLY AND PIPING section of this manual.
Always install a furnace to operate within the furnace's
intended temperature-rise range with a duct system which
has external static pressure within the allowable range, as
To specifi ed on the furnace rating plate and OPERATIONAL
CHECKS section of these instructions.
When furnace duct(s) supply air outside the space contain-
ing the furnace, a return air duct must terminate in the same
space as the supply duct and be sealed to the furnace casing.
A gas-fi red furnace for installation in a residential garage must
be installed as specifi ed in the LOCATION REQUIREMENTS
AND CONSIDERATIONS section of this manual.
This furnace may be used as a construction site heater only if
certain conditions are met. These conditions are listed in the
PRODUCT APPLICATION section of this manual.
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O PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH DUE TO IMPROPER
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INSTALLATION ADJUSTMENT
REFER TO THIS MANUAL
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INFORMATION CONSULT A QUALIFIED INSTALLER
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THE GAS SUPPLIER
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F THE INFORMATION IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS IS NOT FOLLOWED
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EXACTLY A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY
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DAMAGE PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE
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O 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:
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O NOT TRY TO LIGHT ANY APPLIANCE
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O NOT TOUCH ANY ELECTRICAL SWITCH
IN YOUR BUILDING
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MMEDIATELY CALL YOUR GAS SUPPLIER FROM A NEIGHBOR
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PHONE OLLOW THE GAS SUPPLIER
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F YOU CANNOT REACH YOUR GAS SUPPLIER
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DEPARTMENT
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NSTALLATION AND SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED
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INSTALLER SERVICE AGENCY OR THE GAS SUPPLIER
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HIS PRODUCT CONTAINS OR PRODUCES A CHEMICAL OR CHEMICALS
WHICH MAY CAUSE SERIOUS ILLNESS OR DEATH AND WHICH ARE
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KNOWN TO THE TATE OF
DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM
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ALTERATION SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE
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SERVICER AGENCY OR
WARNING
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