Safety Precautions - Watts AERCO KC Series User Manual

SECTION 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Installing or operating personnel MUST, at
all times, observe all safety regulations. The
following warnings are general and must be
given the same attention as specific
precautions included in these instructions.
In addition to all the requirements included
in this instruction manual by AERCO, the
installation of unit's MUST conform with
local building codes, or, in the absence of
local codes, ANSI Z223.1 (National Fuel
Gas Code Publication No. NFPA-54) for
gas-fired units, and ANSI/NFPA58 for LP
gas-fired units. Where applicable, the
equipment shall be installed in accordance
with CGA B149. Where ASME CSD-1 is
required by local jurisdiction, the installer
must conform to CSD-1.
WARNINGS!
MUST BE OBSERVED TO PREVENT
SERIOUS INJURY.
WARNING !
BEFORE PERFORMING ANY
MAINTENANCE ON THE UNIT, SHUT
OFF THE GAS SUPPLY AND THE
ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY TO
THE UNIT
WARNING !
FLUIDS UNDER PRESSURE MAY
CAUSE INJURY TO PERSONNEL OR
DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT WHEN
RELEASED. BE SURE TO SHUT OFF
ALL INCOMING AND OUTGOING
WATER SHUTOFF VALVES AND
CAREFULLY DECREASE ALL
TRAPPED PRESSURES TO ZERO
BEFORE PERFORMING ANY
MAINTENANCE
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING !
DO NOT USE MATCHES, CANDLES,
FLAMES, OR OTHER SOURCES OF
IGNITION TO CHECK FOR GAS
LEAKS.
WARNING !
THE EXHAUST VENT PIPE
OPERATES UNDER A POSITIVE
PRESSURE AND MUST BE
COMPLETELY SEALED TO PREVENT
LEAKAGE OF COMBUSTION
PRODUCTS INTO LIVING SPACES.
CAUTIONS !
Must be observed to prevent equipment
damage or loss of operating
effectiveness.
CAUTION !
Soaps used for gas pipe leak testing
can be corrosive to metals. Piping must
be rinsed thoroughly with clean water
after leak checks have been completed.
CAUTION !
Do not use this boiler if any part has
been under water. Call a qualified
service technician to inspect and
replace any part that has been under
water.
NOTES:
Must be observed for effective
operating procedures & conditions.