Safety Considerations - Amana M9C96 Series Manual

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.

Safety Considerations

Adhere to the following warnings and cautions when install-
ing, adjusting, altering, servicing, or operating the furnace.
To ensure proper installation and operation, thoroughly read
this manual for specifics pertaining to the installation and
application of this product.
This furnace is manufactured for use with natural gas. It
may be field 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 specified
in LOCATION REQUIREMENTS & CONSIDERATIONS
section and INSTALLATION POSITIONS section of this
manual.
Provide adequate combustion and ventilation air to the fur-
nace as specified 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
specified in VENT/FLUE PIPE & COMBUSTION AIR PIPE
section of this manual.
Never test for gas leaks with an open flame. Use a com-
mercially available soap solution made specifically for the
detection of leaks to check all connections, as specified 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
specified on the furnace rating plate and OPERATIONAL
CHECKS section of these instructions.
When a furnace is installed so that supply ducts carry air cir-
culated by the furnace to areas outside the space containing
the furnace, the return air shall also be handled by duct(s)
sealed to the furnace casing and terminating outside the
space containing the furnace.
FROZEN AND BURST WATER PIPE HAZARD
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AILURE TO PROTECT AGAINST THE RISK OF FREEZING MAY RESULT IN
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PROPERTY DAMAGE
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PECIAL PRECAUTIONS
AREA WHICH MAY DROP BELOW FREEZING
OPERATION OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT
ENVIRONMENT HAS THE POTENTIAL OF FREEZING
DRAIN LINE MUST BE PROTECTED
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HEATERS ELECTRIC HEAT TAPE AND
RECOMMENDED FOR THESE INSTALLATIONS
A gas-fired furnace for installation in a residential garage
must be installed as specified in the LOCATION REQUIRE-
MENTS 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.
T
O PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH DUE TO IMPROPER
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INSTALLATION ADJUSTMENT
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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:
D
O NOT TRY TO LIGHT ANY APPLIANCE
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O NOT TOUCH ANY ELECTRICAL SWITCH
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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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CAUTION
BE MADE IF INSTALLING FURNACE IN AN
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HIS CAN CAUSE IMPROPER
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F THE FURNACE
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THE DRAIN TRAP AND
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HE USE OF ACCESSORY DRAIN TRAP
/ RV
OR ANTIFREEZE IS
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WARNING
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ALTERATION SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE
OR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE OR
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SERVICER AGENCY OR
WARNING
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DO NOT USE ANY PHONE
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CALL THE FIRE
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