Introduction; Important Safety Instructions And Document Symbols - Dometic DFSD12 Installation Manual

INTRODUCTION

This manual is for use by an authorized service technician to install a Dometic DF Series Furnace . Should you require further
information, contact Dometic . The design of the DF Series Furnace (hereinafter referred to as "Furnace") has been certified for
installation in a recreational vehicle (hereinafter referred to as "RV") as an MSP Category III Furnace . Follow these instructions to
ensure the correct installation of the Furnace . Failure to install the Furnace according to these installation instructions nullifies the
Furnace warranty .
Dometic Corporation reserves the right to modify appearances and specifications without notice .

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND DOCUMENT SYMBOLS

This manual has safety information and instructions to help you eliminate or reduce the risk of accidents and injuries .
A. Recognize Safety Information

This is the safety alert symbol . It is used to alert you to potential physical injury hazards . Obey all safety messages that follow
this symbol to avoid possible injury or death .
B. Understand Signal Words
A signal word will identify safety messages and property damage messages, and will indicate the degree or level of hazard
seriousness .
 indicates a hazardous situation that, if NOT avoided, could result in death or serious injury .
indicates a hazardous situation that, if NOT avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury .
is used to address practices NOT related to physical injury .
Indicates additional information that is not related to physical injury .
C. Supplemental Directives

Read and follow all safety information and instructions to avoid possible injury or death .
Read and understand these instructions before installation of this product .
Incorrect installation of this product can lead to serious injury or death .
The installation MUST comply with all applicable local or national codes, including the latest edition of the following standards:
U.S.A.
• ANSI/NFPA70, National Electrical Code (NEC)
• ANSI/RVIA LV, Low Voltage Systems in Conversion and
Recreational Vehicles
• ANSI/NFPA 1192, Recreational Vehicles Code
• ANSI Z223 .1, NFPA 54 National Fuel Gas Code
• ANSI 1195, Park Trailers
• ANSI Z21 .47-2016
• ANSI Z21 .86-2016
FOR DFLA35 and DFLA40 Models Only
This Furnace is manufactured for use with Liquid Propane (LP) gas . A kit has been provided with the Furnace, so that a qualified
service technician can convert the Furnace for use with natural gas . Any conversion to natural gas must conform with local
codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223 .1/NFPA 54 Natural Gas and Propane
Installation Code, in addition to the Standard for Recreational Vehicles NFPA1192 and CSA Z240 RV Recreational Vehicle Code .
CANADA
• CSA C22 .1, Parts l & ll, Canadian Electrical Code
• CSA Z240 RV Series, Recreational Vehicles
• CAN/CGA B149, Natural Gas and Propane Installation
Code
• CSA 2 .3-2016
• CSA 2 .32-2016
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