AERCO BMK 3.0 LN Nat. Gas June 2010 - Manual (Page 9)

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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). Where ASME CSD-1 is required by local
jurisdiction, the installation must conform to
CSD-1.
Where applicable, the equipment shall be
installed in accordance with the current
Installation Code for Gas Burning Appliances
and Equipment, CGA B149, 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.
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.
WARNINGS!
MUST BE OBSERVED TO PREVENT
SERIOUS INJURY.
WARNING!
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO PER-
FORM ANY MAINTENANCE ON THE
UNIT, SHUT OFF ALL GAS AND
ELECTRICAL INPUTS TO THE UNIT.
WARNING!
THE EXHAUST VENT PIPE OF THE
UNIT OPERATES UNDER A
POSITIVE PRESSURE AND THERE-
FORE MUST BE COMPLETELY
SEALED TO PREVENT LEAKAGE
OF COMBUSTION PRODUCTS INTO
LIVING SPACES.
WARNING!
DO NOT USE MATCHES, CANDLES,
FLAMES, OR OTHER SOURCES OF
IGNITION TO CHECK FOR GAS
LEAKS.
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. CAREFULLY DECREASE
ALL TRAPPED PRESSURES TO
ZERO BEFORE PERFORMING
MAINTENANCE.
WARNING!
ELECTRICAL VOLTAGES UP TO
120 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.
CAUTIONS!
Must be observed to prevent
equipment damage or loss of
operating effectiveness.
CAUTION!
Many soaps used for gas pipe leak
testing are corrosive to metals. The
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.
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