Safety precautions – AERCO KC1000 Boiler equipped with Mod-Box Controller User Manual
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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SECTION 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Installing or operating personnel MUST, at
all times, observe all safety regulations. The
following warnings 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 instruction manual by AERCO, the
installation of unit’s 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
units, and ANSI/NFPA58 for LP gas-fired
units. Where applicable, the equipment
shall be installed in accordance with CGA
B149. Where ASME CSD-1 is required by
local jurisdiction, the installer must conform
to CSD-1.
WARNINGS!
MUST BE OBSERVED TO PREVENT
SERIOUS INJURY.
WARNING !
BEFORE PERFORMING ANY
MAINTENANCE ON THE UNIT, SHUT
OFF THE GAS SUPPLY AND THE
ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY TO
THE UNIT
.
WARNING !
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 AND
CAREFULLY DECREASE ALL
TRAPPED PRESSURES TO ZERO
BEFORE PERFORMING ANY
MAINTENANCE
.
WARNING !
DO NOT USE MATCHES, CANDLES,
FLAMES, OR OTHER SOURCES OF
IGNITION TO CHECK FOR GAS
LEAKS.
WARNING !
THE EXHAUST VENT PIPE
OPERATES UNDER A POSITIVE
PRESSURE AND MUST BE
COMPLETELY SEALED TO PREVENT
LEAKAGE OF COMBUSTION
PRODUCTS INTO LIVING SPACES.
CAUTIONS !
Must be observed to prevent equipment
damage or loss of operating
effectiveness.
CAUTION !
Soaps used for gas pipe leak testing
can be corrosive to metals. Piping must
be rinsed thoroughly with clean water
after leak checks have been completed.
CAUTION !
Do not use this boiler if any part has
been under water. Call a qualified
service technician to inspect and
replace any part that has been under
water.
NOTES:
Must be observed for effective
operating procedures & conditions.