Patterson-Kelley MOD-04 - Manual (Page 6)

Modu-Fire
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Gas-Fired Boiler Safety
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• Fire and explosion hazards! Do not store or use
gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in
the vicinity of this or any other gas fired appli-
ance.
• Burn hazard! Possible hot surfaces. Do not
touch gas vent during firing operation. Use only
factory recommended vent components.
• Burn hazard! Hot fluids. Use caution when
servicing or draining boiler.
• Fire and explosion hazards! Use caution when
servicing burner. Propane (LPG) is heavier than
air and may linger in the combustion chamber,
vent lines, or elsewhere.
• Gas leak hazard! Make sure all connections to
main burner are tight when reassembling the
burner. These connections cannot be tested af-
ter the burner is assembled.
• Gas leak hazard! All threaded gas connections
must be made using a pipe compound that is re-
sistant to liquefied petroleum. Do not use Tef-
lon
™ tape on threaded gas piping.
• Gas leak hazard! Check entire gas train for
leaks after installation. If there is a smell of gas,
shut down the boiler and obtain immediate as-
sistance from factory-trained personnel and/or
your local fire department.
• Overfire hazard! Possible fire and explosion
from excess gas pressure. Make sure that gas
inlet pressure does not exceed 14 inches w.c. to
the regulator.
• Overfire hazard! Possible fire and explosion.
Possible malfunction of regulators and/or mo-
torized gas valves. Maintain all gas train com-
ponents in good condition. Do not alter wiring
connections. Annual inspection by factory-
trained personnel for proper set-up and opera-
tion is recommended.
• Overfire and underfire hazards! Possible fire,
explosion, overheating, and component failure.
Do not attempt to adjust firing rate of the boiler.
The firing rate must be adjusted only by fac-
tory-trained personnel.
2.5.3 Crush Hazards
General Warning
• Lifting hazards! Use properly rated lifting
equipment to lift and position the boiler. The
load is unbalanced. Test balance before lifting 3
ft. above the floor. Do not allow personnel be-
neath the lifted load. Refer to approximate
weights in the table below:
Boiler Size Weight in Pounds
1,000,000 Btu 595
1,500,000 Btu 990
2,000,000 Btu 1,025
• Bump hazard from overhead piping. Install pip-
ing with adequate vertical clearance.
2.5.4 Chemical Hazards
General Warning
• Environmental hazard! The motorized gas
valves may contain hydraulic oil. Use safe pro-
cedures for the disposal of all lubricants.
• Chemical hazards from cleaning products. Use
caution when cleaning the system. The use of
professional assistance is recommended. Use
safe procedures for the disposal of all cleaning
solutions.