Comfort-Aire HMB**V*1E SERIES - Manual (Page 3)

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read all information in this manual thoroughly
and become familiar with the capabilities and use of this
appliance before attempting to service or maintain this unit.
Safety markings are used frequently throughout this
manual to designate a degree or level of seriousness and
should not be ignored. WARNING indicates a potentially
hazardous situation that if not avoided, could result in
personal injury or death. CAUTION indicates a potentially
hazardous situation that if not avoided, may result in minor
or moderate injury or property damage.
WARNING:
ELECTRICAL SHOCK, FIRE OR EXPLOSION
HAZARD
Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could
result in serious injury or property damage.
Improper servicing could result in dangerous
operation, serious injury, death or property
damage.
• Before servicing, disconnect all electrical power
to the air handler.
• When servicing controls, label all wires prior
to disconnecting. Reconnect wires correctly.
• Verify proper operation after servicing.
WARNING:
The information listed below must be followed
during the installation, service, and operation
of this unit. Unqualified individuals should
not attempt to interpret these instructions or
install this equipment. If you do not posses
mechanical skills or tools, call your local
dealer for assistance. Failure to follow safety
recommendations could result in possible
damage to the equipment, serious personal
injury or death.
WARNING:
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: This product
contains chemicals known to the state of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
• To minimize equipment failure or personal injury, it is
essential that only qualified individuals install, service, or
maintain this equipment. If you do not posses mechanical
skills or tools, call your local dealer for assistance.
• Follow all precautions in the literature, on tags, and
on labels provided with the equipment. Read and
thoroughly understand the instructions provided with
the equipment prior to performing the installation and
operational checkout of the equipment.
• Use caution when handling this appliance or removing
components. Personal injury can occur from sharp metal
edges present in all sheet metal constructed equipment.
• Do not store any of the following on, or in contact with,
the unit: Rags, brooms, vacuum cleaners, or other
cleaning tools, spray or aerosol cans, soap powders,
bleaches, waxes, cleaning compounds, plastics or
plastic containers, paper bags or other paper products,
gasoline, kerosene, cigarette lighter fluid, dry cleaning
fluids, paint thinners, or other volatile fluids.
• Installation of equipment may require brazing operations.
Installer must comply with safety codes and wear
appropriate safety equipment (safety glasses, work
gloves, fire extinguisher, etc.) when performing brazing
operations.
• Unless otherwise noted in these instructions, only factory
authorized kits or accessories may be used with this
product.
• The installer should become familiar with the units wiring
diagram before making any electrical connections to the
unit. See the unit wiring label or Figures 15 - 17 (pages
25 - 27).
• Always reinstall the doors on the air handler after
servicing or cleaning/changing the filters. Do not operate
the air handler without all doors and covers in place.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Requirements & Codes
• The installer must comply with all local codes and
regulations which govern the installation of this type
of equipment. Local codes and regulations take
precedence over any recommendations contained in
these instructions. Consult local building codes for
special installation requirements.
• All electrical wiring must be completed in accordance
with local, state and national codes and regulations
and with the National Electric Code (ANSI/NFPA 70)
or in Canada the Canadian Electric Code Part 1 CSA
C.22.1.
• Install this unit only in a location and position as
specified on page 4. This unit is designed only for Indoor
installations and should be located with consideration
of minimizing the length of the supply and return ducts.
See Tables 4 - 8 (pages 17 - 20) and the rating plate for
proper circulating airflow data.
• This air handler may be used for temporary heating
of buildings or structures under construction. See the
guidelines listed on page 4.
About the Air Handler
This appliance has been tested for capacity and efficiency
in accordance with AHRI Standards and will provide
many years of safe and dependable comfort, providing
it is properly installed and maintained. Abuse, improper
use, and/or improper maintenance can shorten the life of
the appliance and create unsafe hazards. Please read all
instructions before installing the unit.