Use and Care Manual
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WARNING
WARNING
▪ H. PREVENT COMBUSTION AIR CONTAMINATION
▪ I. REMOVING AN APPLIANCE FROM A COMMON VENT SYSTEM
Breathing Hazard – Carbon Monoxide Gas
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause brain damage or death. Always read and understand
instruction manual.
Ensure that the intake air will not contain any of the contaminants below. For example, do not pipe intake near a swimming pool. Avoid areas
subject to exhaust fumes from laundry facilities. These areas always contain contaminants. Contaminated air will damage the appliance, resulting
in possible substantial property damage, severe personal injury, or death.
Install intake piping for the appliance as described in the Venting section. Do not terminate exhaust in locations that can allow contamination of
intake air.
NOTE: DAMAGE TO THE APPLIANCE CAUSED BY EXPOSURE TO CORROSIVE VAPORS IS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY.
(Refer to the limited warranty for complete terms and conditions).
PRODUCTS TO AVOID AREAS LIKELY TO HAVE CONTAMINANTS
Spray cans containing uorocarbons Dry cleaning/laundry areas and establishments
Permanent wave solutions Swimming pools
Chlorinated waxes/cleaners Metal fabrication plants
Chlorine-based swimming pool chemicals Beauty shops
Calcium chloride used for thawing Refrigeration repair shops
Sodium chloride used for water softening Photo processing plants
Refrigerant leaks Auto body shops
Paint or varnish removers Plastic manufacturing plants
Hydrochloric or Muriatic acid Furniture renishing areas and establishments
Cements and glues New building construction
Antistatic fabric softeners used in clothes dryers Remodeling areas
Chlorine-type bleaches, laundry detergents, and cleaning solvents Garages and workshops
Adhesives used to fasten building products
Table 8 – Products and Areas Likely to Have Contaminants
Do not install the appliance into a common vent with any other appliance. This will cause ue gas spillage or appliance malfunction, resulting in
possible substantial property damage, severe personal injury, or death.
Failure to follow all instructions can result in ue gas spillage and carbon monoxide emissions, causing severe personal injury or death.
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Do not operate heater if ood damaged.
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Install vent system in accordance with local codes and manufacturers installation instructions.
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Do not obstruct heater air intake or exhaust, Support all vent piping per manufacturers installation instructions.
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Do not place chemical vapor emitting products near unit.
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According to NFPA 720, carbon monoxide detectors should be installed outside each sleeping area.
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Never operate the heater unless it is vented to the outdoors.
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Analyze the entire vent system to make sure that condensate will not become trapped in a section of vent pipe and therefore reduce
the open cross sectional area of the vent.
DANGER
DANGER
Figure 4 – CO Warning Label