Owners Manual

4 VENTED ROOM HEATERS
WARNING: Read these rules and the instructions
carefully. Failure to follow these rules and instructions
could cause a malfunction of the furnace. This could
result in death, serious bodily injury and/or property
damage.
INSTALLATION MUST CONFORM TO LOCAL CODES.
IN THE ABSENCE OF LOCAL CODES, INSTALLATION
MUST CONFORM TO THE NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE,
ANSI Z223.1. THE APPLIANCE, WHEN INSTALLED MUST
BE ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED AND GROUNDED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES OR, IN THE ABSENCE
OF LOCAL CODES, WITH THE CURRENT NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE ANSI/NFPA NO. 70.
IN CANADA:
1. Installation must conform to local codes or, in the
absence of local codes, the current CAN/CGA B149
installation code.
2. The appliance, when installed, must be electrically
connected and grounded in accordance with local
codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the
current CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical code.
3. Field conversions for high altitude are not
permitted in Canada.
4. Reference is made in this manual regarding gas
type as propane gas. Be advised that propane gas
is not available in Canada, refer to propane.
1. Use only manufacturer’s replacement parts. Use of any
other parts could cause injury or death.
2. DO NOT install the furnace in an alcove.
3. DO NOT install this furnace where it could be isolated
by closing doors to the heated space.
4. DO NOT install this furnace in a travel trailer or
recreational vehicle.
5. MAINTAIN all clearances specified in section “Locating
Wall furnace and Thermostat” and “Vent Installation.”
6. BE SURE this furnace is for the type of gas to be used.
Check the rating plate by the gas valve in the lower
cabinet. Do not change it to use other gases without
the proper manufacturer’s Gas Conversion Kit.
7. For natural gas, the minimum inlet gas supply pressure
for the purpose of input adjustment is 5” water column.
The maximum inlet gas supply pressure is 7” water
column.
For propane gas, the minimum inlet gas supply
pressure for the purpose of input adjustment is 11”
water column. The maximum inlet gas supply pressure
is 13” water column.
8. Any safety screen, guard or parts removed for servicing
this appliance must be replaced prior to operating
the appliance to avoid property damage, bodily injury
or death.
9. Install the furnace vent directly to the outdoors, so
that harmful gases will not collect inside the building.
Follow the venting instructions for your type of
installation exactly. Use only the type and size of vent
pipe and fittings specified.
10. BE SURE to provide for adequate combustion and
ventilation air. The flow of this air to the furnace must
not be blocked.
11. NEVER vent flue gases into another room, a fireplace
or any space inside a building. This could cause
property damage, bodily injury or death.
12. Never test for gas teaks with an open flame. Use a soap
solution to check all gas connections. This will avoid the
possibility of fire or explosion.
13. ALLOW the furnace to cool before servicing. Always
shut off electricity and gas to the furnace when
working on it. This will prevent any electrical shocks
or burns.
14. DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURES, locate the furnace out
of traffic and away from furniture and draperies.
15. ALERT children and adults to the hazards of high
surface temperatures and warn them to keep away to
avoid burns or clothing ignition.
16. CAREFULLY supervise young children when they are in
the same room with the furnace.
17. DO NOT place clothing or other flammable material on
or near furnace.
18. INSTALLATION and REPAIR must be done by a qualified
service person. The appliance should be inspected
before use and at least annually by a professional
service person. More frequent cleaning may be required
due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material,
etc. It is important that control compartments, burners
and circulating air passages be kept clean. Failure to
keep burner-control compartment and other parts of
furnace clean can cause dangerous conditions to develop
which can cause injury and even death.
19. BE AWARE of good safety practices by wearing
personal protective equipment such as gloves and
safety glasses to avoid being injured by sharp metal
edges in or around furnace and while cutting or drilling
holes in wood and/or sheet metal.
20. CAUTION: Label all wires prior to disconnection when
servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper
and dangerous operation. Verify proper operation after
servicing.
21. DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable
liquids or vapors near the furnace.
22. DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable
liquids or vapors near the heater.
WARNING: Do not use this furnace if any part has
been under water. Immediately call a certified service
technician to inspect the furnace and to replace any
part of the control system and any gas control which
has been under water.
SAFETY RULES