System Operation Information; Starting Your Furnace; Lighting Instructions; To Turn Off Gas To The Appliance - Rheem Prestige RGFE-09EZCMS User's Information Manual

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approved parts. Read your Warranty.
Contact the WARRANTOR for con-
version information. This furnace was
equipped at the factory for use on
NATURAL GAS ONLY. Conversion
to LP GAS requires a special kit sup-
plied by the WARRANTOR.
DANGER FROM
ASPHYXIATION
WARNING
THIS FURNACE OPERATES BY
BURNING GAS INSIDE YOUR
HOME. IMPROPER OR INCOM-
PLETE BURNING OF THIS GAS
CAN RESULT IN THE FORMA-
TION OF CARBON MONOXIDE. IF
INTRODUCED INTO THE LIVING
SPACE, THIS CAN CAUSE DIZZI-
NESS, NAUSEA, OR DEATH BY
ASPHYXIATION. YOU MUST
READ AND OBSERVE THE SAFE-
TY RULES BELOW TO PREVENT
OXYGEN DEPLETION OR
UNBURNED GAS OR COMBUS-
TION FROM ESCAPING INTO THE
LIVING SPACE OF YOUR RESI-
DENCE.
• Do not operate this furnace without
provisions for an adequate combus-
tion air supply.
• Do not allow snow, ice, or any other
debris to accumulate in or around the
exhaust and intake terminations of
this furnace. These are extended
through the roof or horizontally
through the sidewall of the structure.
See Figures 5 & 6. Blockage of the
intake and exhaust can result in inad-
equate combustion air as well as
inadequate unit performance or nui-
sance tripping.
FIGURE 5
STANDARD VERTICAL
DIRECT VENTING
FIGURE 6
STANDARD HORIZONTAL
DIRECT VENTING
• Prevent flue gases from escaping into
your residence. Deterioration of the
venting system, or soot build-up can
cause leaks into the system. Have a
qualified installer, service agency or the
gas supplier replace damaged parts or
repair obstructions in a deteriorated
vent system immediately.
• Do not use this furnace if any part has
been under water. A flood-damaged
furnace is extremely dangerous.
Attempts to use the furnace can result
in fire or explosion. A qualified service
agency should be contacted to inspect
the furnace and to replace all gas con-
trols, control system parts, electrical
parts that have been wet or the furnace,
if deemed necessary.
• To prevent carbon monoxide poisoning,
all blower doors and compartment cov-
ers must be replaced after the furnace
is serviced. Do not operate the unit
without all panels and doors securely in
place.
SYSTEM OPERATION
INFORMATION
• Keep the air filters clean. Your heating
system will operate more efficiently and
provide better heating, more economi-
cally.
• Arrange your furniture and drapes so
that the supply air registers and return
air grilles are unobstructed.
• Close doors and windows. This will
reduce the heating load on your sys-
tem.
• Avoid excessive use of exhaust fans.
• Do not permit the heat generated by
television, lamps, or radios to influence
the thermostat operation.
• If you desire to operate your system
with constant air circulation, consult
your thermostat manual or please ask
advice from a qualified installer, service
agency or the gas supplier.
IMPORTANT: FOR COMPLETE
OPERATION AND SET UP OF YOUR
THERMOSTAT REFER TO THE MAN-
UAL INCLUDED IN THE LITERATURE
PACKET SHIPPED WITH THIS FUR-
NACE.
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STARTING YOUR
FURNACE

LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance is equipped with a direct
spark ignition device. This device lights
the main burners each time the room
thermostat calls for heat. DO NOT try to
light the burner by hand. See lighting
instructions on the furnace.
1. Remove the burner access door.
2. Set the thermostat to the lowest set-
ting.
3. Turn the gas control knob counter-
clockwise to the "ON" position.
4. Replace the burner access door.
5. Turn on the electrical power.
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6. Set the room thermostat to a point
above the room temperature to light
the main burners. After the burners are
lit, set the room thermostat to a desired
temperature.
WARNING
BE SURE THAT THE MANUAL GAS
CONTROL HAS BEEN IN THE
"OFF" POSITION FOR AT LEAST
FIVE MINUTES. DO NOT ATTEMPT
TO MANUALLY LIGHT THE MAIN
BURNERS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW
THIS WARNING CAN CAUSE A
FIRE OR AN EXPLOSION RESULT-
ING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PER-
SONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
7. If the appliance will not operate, follow
the instructions "To Turn Off Gas To
The Appliance" and call your service
technician or gas supplier.
TO TURN OFF GAS TO THE
APPLIANCE
WARNING
SHOULD OVERHEATING OCCUR
OR THE GAS SUPPLY FAIL TO
SHUT OFF, SHUT OFF THE MANU-
AL GAS VALVE TO THE APPLI-
ANCE BEFORE SHUTTING OFF
THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY. FAIL-
URE TO DO SO CAN CAUSE AN
EXPLOSION OR FIRE RESULTING
IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSON-
AL INJURY OR DEATH.
IMPORTANT: SHUT OFF THE MANUAL
GAS VALVE LOCATED IN THE GAS
SUPPLY PIPING OUTSIDE THE FUR-
NACE CASING.
1. Set the thermostat to the lowest set-
ting.
2. Turn off all electric power to the appli-
ance on which service is to be per-
formed.
3. Remove the burner access door.
4. Turn the gas control knob to the "OFF"
position.
5. Replace the burner access door.
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