Warning, Safety considerations – Carrier 58MVC User Manual

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SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

Recognize safety information. This is the safety--alert symbol

. When you see this symbol on the furnace and in instructions

or manuals, be alert to the potential for personal injury.
Understand the signal words:

DANGER, WARNING, and

CAUTION. 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.
To minimize the possibility of serious personal injury, fire,
furnace damage, or improper operation; carefully follow these

safety rules:

Your gas furnace uses air from outside the home for
combustion and vents flue gas to the outdoors. It is not
to be installed using indoor air for combustion. The

vent pipe must terminate outside the structure and must
not be obstructed in any way. The air--intake pipe must

terminate outside the structure or in a well ventilated
area that is isolated from the living space and the garage
(e.g. well ventilated attic or crawlspace). Do not block

or obstruct air openings on furnace or spaces around
furnace.

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Fig. 3 -- Venting

Keep the area around your furnace clear and free of
combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable

liquids and vapors.

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Fig. 4 -- Combustible Materials

Do not cover the furnace, store trash or debris near it, or
in any way block the flow of fresh air to the unit.

A furnace installed in an attic or other insulated space
must be kept free and clear of insulating material.
Examine the furnace area when the furnace is installed
or when insulation is added. Some materials may be

combustible.

This furnace contains SAFETY DEVICES which must
be MANUALLY RESET. If the furnace is left

unattended for an extended period of time, have it
checked periodically for proper operation. This

precaution will prevent problems associated with no
heat, such as frozen water pipes, etc. See “Before You
Request a Service Call” section in this manual.

FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
Failure to follow this warning could result in personal

injury/death or property damage.
Do not keep combustible materials, gasoline, and other

flammable liquids or vapors around your furnace.

WARNING

FIRE AND UNIT OPERATION HAZARD
Failure to follow this warning could result in personal

injury/death or property damage.
For proper and safe operation the furnace needs air for

combustion and ventilation. Do not block or obstruct the

openings on the furnace, air openings to the area in which the

furnace is installed, and the space around the furnace.

WARNING