Safety Considerations; Starting Your Boiler - Carrier BW9 User Manual

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

Installing and servicing heating equipment can be hazardous due to gas and electrical components. Only trained and qualified personnel should
install, repair, or service heating equipment.
Untrained personnel may perform the inspections shown in this Owners Guide. All other operations must be performed by trained service
personnel. Observe safety precautions in this manual, on tags, and on labels attached to the boiler, and other safety precautions that may apply.
Recognize safety information. This is the safety-alert symbol
alert to the potential for personal injury.
Understand the signal words DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION. These words are used with the safety-alert symbol. DANGER identifies
the most serious hazards which will result in severe personal injury or death. WARNING signifies hazards which could result in personal injury
or death. CAUTION is used to identify unsafe practices which may result in minor personal injury or product and property damage. NOTE is
used to highlight suggestions which will result in enhanced installation, reliability or operation.
IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT YOUR BOILER (DO'S AND DON'TS)
• DO: READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL.
• DO: Have your boiler and vent system inspected annually by a qualified service technician.
• DO: Inspect your boiler monthly for water leaks or other obvious signs service may be required.
• DO: Provide adequate airflow to the boiler or efficient combustion and safe ventilation.
• DO: Keep your boiler free and clear of insulation material. Some materials may be combustible. Examine the boiler area when the boiler is
installed or when insulation is added.
• DO NOT: Enclose your boiler in an airtight room. Allow for adequate ventilation of the boiler room or combustion air of other appliances.
• DO NOT: Keep combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable liquids or vapors around your boiler.
• DO NOT: Cover your boiler in any manner.
• DO NOT: Store anything (including trash or debris) near your boiler.
• DO NOT: In any way block or restrict airflow around your boiler.
• DO NOT: In any way block or restrict airflow to your supply air and return air grills.
• DO NOT: Use your boiler room as a broom closet or a place to store any kind of chemical or cleaner.
BEFORE STARTING YOUR BOILER
Examine the boiler installation to determine that:
1. All flue gas carrying areas external to the boiler (i.e. 2 pipe termination or concentric vent) are clear and free of obstructions.
2. The combustion air and intake pipes are in place, slopes back to the boiler and are physically sound without holes, sags or evidence of leaks.
3. The circulating water piping is physically sound, without missing pipe hangars or evidence of water leaks.
4. The physical support of the boiler is sound without sagging cracks, gaps, etc. around the base.
5. There are no obvious signs of deterioration of the boiler.

STARTING YOUR BOILER

This appliance does not have a pilot. It is equipped with an ignition device that automatically lights the burner. DO NOT try to light the burner
by hand.
BEFORE OPERATING smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air
and will settle on the floor.
! . When you see this symbol on the boiler and in instructions or manuals, be
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