Safety Rules - Williams 509622A Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

SAFETY RULES

WARNING: Read these rules and the instructions
carefully. Failure to follow these rules and instructions
could cause a malfunction of the furnace. This could
result in death, serious bodily injury and/or property
damage. INSTALLATION MUST CONFORM TO LOCAL
CODES. IN THE ABSENCE OF LOCAL CODES,
INSTALLATION MUST CONFORM TO THE NATIONAL FUEL
GAS CODE, ANSI Z223.1. THE APPLIANCE, WHEN INSTALLED
MUST BE ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED AND GROUNDED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES OR, IN THE ABSENCE
OF LOCAL CODES, WITH THE CURRENT NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE ANSI/NFPA NO. 70.
IN CANADA: Installation must conform to local codes or,
in the absence of local codes, the current CAN/CGA B149
Installation code. The appliance, when installed, must
be grounded in accordance with local codes, with the
current CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code. Reference is
made in this manual regarding gas type as propane Be
advised that propane is not available in Canada; refer
to propane.
WARNING: Do not use this furnace if any part has
been under water. Immediately call a qualified service
technician to inspect the furnace and to replace any
part of the control system and any gas control which has
been under water.
1. Use only manufacturer's replacement parts. Use of any
other parts could cause injury or death.
2. DO NOT install the furnace where it could be isolated by
closing doors to the heated space.
3. DO NOT install these furnaces in a travel trailer,
recreational vehicle or mobile home.
4. MAINTAIN all clearances specified in section "Locating
Wall Furnace and Thermostat" and "Vent Installation."
5. BE SURE the furnace is for type of gas being used. Check
the nameplate by the gas valve in the lower cabinet.
Do not change it to use other gases without the proper
manufacturer's gas conversion kit.
6. For natural gas, the minimum inlet gas supply pressure
for the purpose of input adjustment is 5" water column.
The maximum inlet gas supply pressure is 7" water
column.
7. Any safety screen, guard or parts removed for servicing this
appliance must be replaced prior to operating the
appliance to avoid property damage, bodily injury or death.
8. Vent the furnace directly to the outdoors, so that harmful
gases will not collect inside the building. Follow the
venting instructions for your type installation exactly. Use
only the type and size of vent pipe and fittings specified.
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MONTEREY TOP VENT GAS WALL HEATER
9. Provide for adequate combustion and ventilation air. See
page 7. The flow of this air to the furnace must not be blocked.
10. NEVER vent flue gases into another room, a fireplace
or any space inside a building. This could cause property
damage, bodily injury or death.
11. NEVER test for gas leaks with an open flame. Use a soap
solution to check all gas connections. This will avoid the
possibility of fire or explosions.
12. ALLOW furnace to cool before servicing. Always shut off
electricity and gas to furnace when working on it. This
will prevent any electrical shocks or burns.
13. DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURES, locate the furnace out of
traffic and away from furniture and draperies.
14. ALERT children and adults to the hazards of high surface
temperatures and warn them to keep away to avoid
burns or clothing ignition.
15. CAREFULLY supervise young children when they are in
the same room with the furnace.
16. DO NOT place clothing or other flammable material on
or near furnace.
17. INSTALLATION and REPAIR must be done by a qualified
service person. The appliance should be inspected
before use and at least annually by a professional service
person. More frequent cleaning may be required due
to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material, etc.
It is imperative that control compartments, burners and
circulating air passages be kept clean.
18. BEFORE INSTALLING: To avoid electrical shock, turn off
electrical circuits that pass through the wall where you
are going to install the furnace.
19. BE AWARE of good safety practices by wearing personal
protective equipment such as gloves and safety glasses
to avoid being injured by sharp metal edges in or around
the furnace while cutting or drilling holes in wood and/or
sheet metal.
20. CAUTION: Label all wires prior to disconnection when
servicing controls.
21. DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable liquids
or vapors near the furnace.
WARNING: Do not install any of these furnaces in
mobile homes, trailers or recreational vehicles.