GPD14 User's Manual

SIGNAL WORDS
Dear Homeowner, please recognize the following safety informa-
tion. This information will alert you to the potential for personal
injury.
WARNING - Indicate hazards or unsafe practices which COULD
result in severe personal injury or death.
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HIS PRODUCT CONTAINS OR PRODUCES A CHEMICAL OR CHEMICALS WHICH
MAY CAUSE SERIOUS ILLNESS OR DEATH AND WHICH ARE KNOWN TO THE
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ALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER
REPRODUCTIVE HARM.
WARNING
WARNING
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O AVOID POSSIBLE EQUIPMENT DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, FIRE OR
DEATH, THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE OBSERVED REGARDING UNIT
LOCATION, AIR REQUIREMENTS AND OPERATING PROCEDURES.
Before using this manual, check the serial plate for proper
model identification.
The installation and servicing of this equipment must be
performed by qualified, experienced technicians only.
GENERAL INFORMATION
UNIT LOCATION
This unit is approved only for an outdoor installation. See the
installation instructions for the required clearances to the unit. It is
important that safety measures are taken in the surrounding area
of the unit.
Gutters or deflectors must be installed on the roof to prevent water
from shedding on the unit.
1. An area must be available to reach the unit in a clear and unob-
structed path.
2. The unit area and the vicinity of any other gas appliances must
be kept clear and free of combustible materials, gasoline, and
other flammable vapors and liquids. Also, do not store or use
flammable items such as paint, varnish, or lacquer in the area.
3. The combustion air supply must not be contaminated by prod-
ucts containing chlorine or fluorine, as they could corrode the
heat exchanger. If you need further information on this subject,
contact your installing dealer or another qualified servicer.
4. Familiarize yourself with the controls that turn off the gas and
electrical power to the unit.
5. Establish a regular service and maintenance schedule to en-
sure efficient and safe operation of the unit.
6. The unit must be placed where no runoff water from higher
ground can collect in the unit.
UNIT INSTALLATION
Examine the unit installation to determine the following:
1. The flue hood connector is in place and is physically sound
without holes or excessive corrosion.
2. The mounting pad support of the unit is sound.
3. There are no obvious signs of deterioration of the unit.
4. The burner flames are stable, soft and blue, (dust may cause
orange tips but must not be yellow). The flames should extend
directly outward from the burner without curling, floating, or lift-
ing off. To examine, turn on the electrical power and gas. Set
the room temperature to the maximum setting.
Check the burner flames for:
1. Good adjustment
2. Stable, soft and blue
3. Not curling, floating, or lifting off.
Burner
NOTE: If a strong wind is blowing, it may not be possible to perform
the flame inspection.