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IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUTYOUR NEW BOILER
Your boiler must have air for combustion and ventilation. Do not enclose in an airtight room or enclosure.
Tominimizethepossibilityofseriouspersonalinjury,fire,damagetoyourboiler,orimproperoperation,
carefullyfollowthesesafetyrules:
1. Keep the area around your boiler free of combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable liquids and vapors.
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2. Do not cover the boiler, store trash or debris near it, or in any way block the flow of fresh air to the unit.
3. A boiler installed in an insulated space must be kept free and clear of insulating material. Examine the boiler area when installing
or adding more insulation. Some materials may be combustible.
4. Combustion air must be clean and uncontaminated with chlorine or flourine (halogenated hydrocarbons). These compounds are
present in many products around the home such as water softener salts, laundry bleaches, detergents, adhesives, paints, varnishes,
paint strippers, waxes, and plastics.
Make sure the combustion air for your boiler does not contain any of these compounds. Keep containers tightly closed. During
remodeling or construction, be sure the air around your boiler is fresh and uncontaminated. If these compounds are burned in your
boiler, the sections and metal vent system may deteriorate.
5. Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service, maintenance, or use can cause carbon monoxide poisoning, explosion, fire,
electric shock, or other occurrences which may injure you or damage your property. Consult a qualified installer, service agency, or
the gas supplier for information or assistance.
6 Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance
and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control that has been under water.
STARTINGYOUR 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.
WHATTO DO IFYOU SMELL GAS
Do not try to light any appliance. Do not touch any electric switch; do not use any phone in your building. Immediately call your gas
supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions. If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
Use only your hand to turn the gas control knob. Never use tools. If the knob will not turn by hand, don’t try to repair it, call a qualified
service technician. Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion.
Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and
to replace any part of the control system and any gas control, which has been under water.
1. Set the thermostat to lowest setting.
2. Turn off all electric power to the appliance.
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