Rheem RGEA16 Installation Instructions Manual page 4

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NEVER ALLOW PRODUCTS OF COMBUSTION OR THE FLUE PRODUCTS TO
ENTER THE RETURN AIR DUCTWORK, OR THE CIRCULATING AIR SUPPLY.
ALL RETURN DUCTWORK MUST BE ADEQUATELY SEALED AND SECURED
TO THE FURNACE WITH SHEET METAL SCREWS, AND JOINTS TAPED. ALL
OTHER DUCT JOINTS MUST BE SECURED WITH APPROVED CONNECTIONS
AND SEALED AIRTIGHT.
FAILURE TO PREVENT PRODUCTS OF COMBUSTION FROM BEING CIRCU-
LATED INTO THE LIVING SPACE CAN CREATE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS
CONDITIONS, INCLUDING CAROBON MONOXIDE POISONING THAT COULD
RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
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DO NOT USE AN OPEN FLAME TO CHECK FOR LEAKS. THE USE OF AN OPEN
FLAME CAN RESULT IN FIRE, EXPLOSION, PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL
INJURY OR DEATH.
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THIS UNIT IS EQUIPPED AT THE FACTORY FOR USE ON NATURAL GAS ONLY.
CONVERSION TO LP GAS REQUIRES A SPECIAL KIT SUPPLIED BY THE DIS-
TRIBUTOR OR MANUFACTURER. MAILING ADDRESSES ARE LISTED ON THE
FURNACE RATING PLATE, PARTS LIST AND WARRANTY. FAILURE TO USE
THE PROPER CONVERSION KIT CAN CAUSE FIRE, CARBON MONOXIDE POI-
SONING, EXPLOSION, PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR DEATH.
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TURN OFF THE MAIN ELECTRICAL POWER AT THE BRANCH CIRCUIT DISCON-
NECT CLOSEST TO THE UNIT BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY WIRING. FAILURE
TO DO SO CAN CAUSE ELECTRICAL SHOCK RESULTING IN PERSONAL
INJURY OR DEATH.
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DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MANUALLY LIGHT THIS FURNACE WITH A MATCH OR
ANY OPEN FLAME. ATTEMPTING TO DO SO CAN CAUSE AN EXPLOSION OR
FIRE RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
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IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY, A FIRE OR
EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL
INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.
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THE SPARK IGNITOR AND IGNITION LEAD FROM THE IGNITION CONTROL
ARE HIGH VOLTAGE. KEEP HANDS OR TOOLS AWAY TO PREVENT ELEC-
TRICAL SHOCK. SHUT OFF ELECTRICAL POWER BEFORE SERVICING ANY
OF THE CONTROLS. FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THIS WARNING CAN RESULT
IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
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SHOULD OVERHEATING OCCUR OR THE GAS SUPPLY FAIL TO SHUT OFF,
SHUT OFF THE MANUAL GAS VALVE TO THE APPLIANCE BEFORE SHUT-
TING OFF THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN
AN EXPLOSION OR FIRE CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, SEVERE PERSON-
AL INJURY OR DEATH!