Rheem R95P User's Information Manual

USER'S INFORMATION MANUAL
UPFLOW/DOWNFLOW/HORIZONTAL CONDENSING
GAS FURNACES
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PROPOSITION 65: THIS FURNACE CONTAINS
FIBERGLASS INSULATION. RESPIRABLE PARTI-
CLES OF FIBERGLASS ARE KNOWN TO THE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER. EX-
HAUST GAS FROM THIS FURNACE CONTAINS
CHEMICALS, INCLUDING CARBON MONOXIDE,
KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFOR NIA TO
CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUC-
TIVE HARM.
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If the information in this manual is not followed ex-
actly, a fire or explosion may result, causing prop-
erty damage, personal injury or loss of life.
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FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could result
in serious injury, death or property damage.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable va-
pors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other ap-
pliance.
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any
phone in your building.
• Leave the building immediately.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neigh-
bor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
— INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MUST BE PER-
FORMED BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER, SERVICE
AGENCY OR THE GAS SUPPLIER.
DO NOT DESTROY. PLE SE RE D C REFULLY ND KEEP IN
IMPORTANT: RE D THESE INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BE-
FORE TTEMPTING TO OPER TE THIS FURN CE.
This furnace has been designed to give you many years of effi-
cient, dependable home comfort. With regular maintenance, this
furnace will operate satisfactorily year after year. Please read this
manual to familiarize yourself with operation, routine maintenance
schedule, and safety procedures.
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DEVICES ATTACHED TO THE FLUE OR VENT FOR THE
PURPOSE OF REDUCING HEAT LOSS UP THE CHIMNEY,
INCLUDING FIELD-INSTALLED DRAFT INDUCERS, HAVE
NOT BEEN TESTED AND HAVE NOT BEEN INCLUDED IN
THE DESIGN CERTIFICATION OF THIS FURNACE. WE, THE
MAN U FAC TURER, CANNOT AND WILL NOT BE RESPON-
SIBLE FOR INJURY OR DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE USE
OF SUCH UNTESTED AND/OR UNCERTIFIED DEVICES,
ACCESSORIES OR COMPONENTS.
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IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT, ALTERATION,
SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE CAN CAUSE PROPERTY
DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. FOR ASSIS-
TANCE OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONSULT A
QUALIFIED INSTALLER, SERVICE AGENCY OR THE GAS
SUPPLIER.
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OBSTRUCTION OF THE AIR VENT ON AN LP (PROPANE)
TANK REGULATOR CAN CAUSE EXPLOSION OR FIRE RE-
SULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, SEVERE PERSONAL
INJURY OR DEATH. YOUR GAS SUPPLIER SHOULD PERI-
ODICALLY INSPECT AND CLEAN THE AIR VENT SCREEN
TO PREVENT ANY OBSTRUCTION. KEEP PROTECTIVE
REGULATOR COVER IN PLACE, AS EXPOSURE TO THE
ELEMENTS CAN CAUSE ICE BUILDUP AND REGULATOR
FAILURE.
CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE SAFETY RULES:
1. Combustible material must not be placed on or against the fur-
nace jacket. The area around the furnace must be kept clear
and free of all combustible materials including gasoline and
other flammable vapors and liquids.
2. A furnace installed in an attic or other insulated space must be
kept free and clear of insulating material. Examine the furnace
area when installing the furnace or adding more insulation.
Some materials may be combustible.
3. To prevent carbon monoxide poisoning, all blower doors and
compartment covers must be replaced after the furnace is
serviced. Do not operate the unit without all panels and doors
securely in place.
4. Should overheating occur, or the gas valve fail to shut off the
gas supply, turn off the manual gas valve to the furnace before
turning off the electrical supply.
S FE PL CE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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