Bryant 577C - Manual (Page 2)

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SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service maintenance,
or use can cause explosion, fire, electrical shock, or other
conditions which may cause death, personal injury, or property
damage. Consult a qualified installer, service agency, or your
distributor or branch for information or assistance. The qualified
installer or agency must use factory--authorized kits or accessories
when modifying this product. Refer to the individual instructions
packaged with the kits or accessories when installing.
Follow all safety codes. Wear safety glasses, protective clothing,
and work gloves. Have a fire extinguisher available. Read these
instructions thoroughly and follow all warnings or cautions
included in literature and attached to the unit. consult local
building codes, the current editions of the National Fuel Gas Code
(NFGC) NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1, and the National Electrical Code
(NEC) NFPA 70.
In Canada refer to the current editions of the National Standards of
Canada CAN/CSA--B149.1 and .2 Natural Gas and Propane
Installation codes, and Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22.1
Recognize safety information. This is the safety--alert symbol .
When you see this symbol on the unit and in instructions or
manuals, be alert to the potential for personal injury. Understand
these signal words: DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION. These
words are used with the safety--alert symbol. DANGER identifies
the most serious hazards which will result in severe personal injury
or death. WARNING signifies hazards which could result in
personal injury or death. CAUTION is used to identify unsafe
practices which may result in minor personal injury or product and
property damage. NOTE is used to highlight suggestions which
will result in enhanced installation, reliability, or operation.
NOTE: Installer: This manual should be left with the equipment
user.
FIRE, EXPLOSION, ELECTRICAL SHOCK
HAZARD
Failure to follow this warning could result in personal
injury, death or property damage.
Installation and servicing of this equipment can be
hazardous due to mechanical and electrical components.
Only trained and qualified personnel should install, repair,
or service this equipment.
! WARNING
FIRE, EXPLOSION HAZARD
Failure to follow this warning could result in personal
injury, death, and/or property damage.
Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline, or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
!
WARNING
FIRE, EXPLOSION, ELECTRICAL SHOCK
HAZARD
Failure to follow this warning could result in personal
injury, death or property damage.
Do not use this unit if any part has been under water.
Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the
unit and to replace any part of the control system which has
been under water.
! WARNING
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
What to do if you smell gas:
1. Do not try to light any appliance.
2. Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone
in your building.
3. Leave the building immediately.
4. Immediately call your gas supplier from a nearby phone.
Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
5. If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
! WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Failure to follow this warning could result in personal
injury and/or death.
Before performing recommended maintenance, be sure the
main power switch to unit is turned off and lock--out tag is
installed.
! WARNING
FIRE, EXPLOSION, ELECTRICAL SHOCK
HAZARD
Failure to follow this warning could result in personal
injury, death and/or property damage.
1. Do not turn off the electrical power to unit without first
turning off the gas supply.
2. Before attempting to start the gas heating section,
familiarize yourself with all the procedures that must be
followed.
! WARNING
FIRE, EXPLOSION HAZARD
Failure to follow this warning could result in personal
injury, death, and/or property damage.
Do not attempt to light by hand.
!
WARNING
CUT HAZARD
Failure to follow this caution may result in personal injury.
When removing access panels or performing maintenance
functions inside your unit, be aware of sharp sheet metal
parts and screws. Although special care is taken to reduce
sharp edges to a minimum, be extremely careful when
handling parts or reaching into the unit.
! CAUTION