AERCO BMK 6000 Dual Fuel - Manual (Page 11)

Benchmark 6000 DF Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual
CHAPTER 1 – SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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CHAPTER 1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1.1 WARNINGS & CAUTIONS
Installers and operating personnel MUST, at all times, observe all safety regulations. The
following warnings and cautions are general and must be given the same attention as specific
precautions included in these instructions. In addition to all the requirements included in this
AERCO Instruction Manual, the installation of units MUST conform with local building codes, or,
in the absence of local codes, ANSI Z223.1 (National Fuel Gas Code Publication No. NFPA-54)
for gas-fired boilers and ANSI/NFPASB for LP gas-fired boilers. Where applicable, the equipment
shall be installed in accordance with the current Installation Code for Gas Burning Appliances
and Equipment, CSA B149.1, and applicable Provincial regulations for the class; which should
be carefully followed in all cases. Authorities having jurisdiction should be consulted before
installations are made.
See pages 14 and 15 for important information regarding installation of units within the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
IMPORTANT
This Instruction Manual is an integral part of the product and must be
maintained in legible condition. It must be given to the user by the installer
and kept in a safe place for future reference.
DO NOT USE MATCHES, CANDLES, FLAMES, OR OTHER SOURCES
OF IGNITION TO CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS.
FLUIDS UNDER PRESSURE MAY CAUSE INJURY TO PERSONNEL OR
DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT WHEN RELEASED. BE SURE TO SHUT OFF
ALL INCOMING AND OUTGOING WATER SHUTOFF VALVES.
CAREFULLY DECREASE ALL TRAPPED PRESSURES TO ZERO
BEFORE PERFORMING MAINTENANCE.
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO PERFORM ANY MAINTENANCE ON THE
UNIT, SHUT OFF ALL GAS AND ELECTRICAL INPUTS TO THE UNIT.
THE EXHAUST VENT PIPE OF THE UNIT OPERATES UNDER A
POSITIVE PRESSURE AND THEREFORE MUST BE COMPLETELY
SEALED TO PREVENT LEAKAGE OF COMBUSTION PRODUCTS INTO
LIVING SPACES.
ELECTRICAL VOLTAGES UP TO 480 VAC MAY BE USED IN THIS
EQUIPMENT. THEREFORE THE COVER ON THE UNIT’S POWER BOX
(LOCATED BEHIND THE FRONT PANEL DOOR) MUST BE INSTALLED
AT ALL TIMES, EXCEPT DURING MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING.
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