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1. SAFETY REGULATIONS
1.1
SAFETY LABELING AND
WARNING SIGNS
The words DANGER, WARNING AND CAUTION are used to identify
the levels of seriousness of certain hazards. It is important that you
understand their meaning. You will notice these words in the manual as
follows:
DANGER
Immediate hazards that WILL result in death, serious bodily
injury and/or property damage.
WARNING
Hazards or unsafe practices that CAN result in death, bodily injury
and/or property damage.
CAUTION
Hazards or unsafe practices that CAN result in bodily injury and/or
property damage.
1.2
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
WARNING
Non-observance of the safety regulations outlined in this manual will
potentially lead to consequences resulting in death, serious bodily
injury and/or property damage.
a)
It is the homeowner's responsibility to engage a qualified
technician for the installation and subsequent servicing of this
furnace;
b)
Do not use this furnace if any part of it was under water. Call a
qualified service technician immediately to assess the damage
and to replace all critical parts that were in contact with water;
c)
Do not store gasoline or any other flammable substances, such as
paper, carton, etc. near the furnace;
d)
This furnace is designed for use with #1 or #2 heating oil only. The
use of gasoline, motor oil or any other oil containing gasoline is
prohibited;
e)
Never block or otherwise obstruct the filter and/or return air
openings;
f)
Ask the technician installing your furnace to show and explain to
you the following items:
i)
The main disconnect switch;
ii)
The shut-off valve on the oil tank;
iii)
The oil filter and how to change it (once a year);
iv)
The air filter and how to change it (check monthly and clean
or replace if necessary.)
g)
Before calling for service, be sure to have the information page of
your manual close by in order to be able to provide the contractor
with the required information, such as the model and serial
numbers of the furnace.
Installations and repairs performed by unqualified persons can
result in hazards to them and to others. Installations must
conform to local codes or, in the absence of same, to codes of
the country having jurisdiction.
The information contained in this manual is intended for use by a
qualified technician, familiar with safety procedures and who is
equipped with the proper tools and test instruments.
Failure to carefully read and follow all instructions in this manual
can result in death, bodily injury and/or property damage.
1.3
It is recommended that carbon monoxide detectors be installed
wherever oil or gas fired heaters are used. Carbon monoxide can
cause bodily harm or death. For this reason, agency approved
carbon monoxide detectors should be installed in your residence
and properly maintained to warn of dangerously high carbon
monoxide levels.
There are several sources of possible smoke and flames in a
residence. Smoke and flames can cause bodily harm or death.
For this reason, agency approved smoke detectors should be
installed in your residence and properly maintained, to warn early
on, of a potentially dangerous fire. Also, the house should be
equipped
with
approved
extinguishers.
Your unit is equipped with safety devices that can prevent it from
functioning when anomalies are detected such as a blocked
venting system.
1.4
If your furnace is shut down during the cold weather season, water
pipes may freeze, burst and cause serious water damage. Turn off
the water supply and bleed the pipes.
If the heater is left unattended during the cold weather season,
take the following precautions:
a.
Close the main water valve in the house and purge the pipes
if possible. Open all the faucets in the house;
b.
Ask someone to frequently check the house during the cold
weather season to make sure that there is sufficient heat to
prevent the pipes from freezing. Tell this person to call an
emergency number if required.
3
WARNING
DETECTION SYSTEMS
and
properly
maintained
DANGER OF FREEZING
CAUTION
fire
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