2 emergency shutdown, 3 prolonged shutdown, Safety precautions – AERCO KC1000 Heater 2002 User Manual

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1-2

1.2 EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN

If overheating occurs or the gas supply fails to
shut off, close the manual gas shutoff valve
(Figure 1-1) located external to the unit.

IMPORTANT

The Installer must identify and indicate
the location of the emergency shutdown
manual gas valve to operating personnel.

1.3 PROLONGED SHUTDOWN

After prolonged shutdown, it is recommended
that the startup procedures in Chapter 4 and the
safety device test procedures in Chapter 5 of
this manual be performed, to verify all system-
operating parameters. If there is an emergency,
turn off the electrical power supply to the
AERCO heater and close the manual gas valve
located upstream the unit. The installer must
identify the emergency shut-off device.

MANUAL GAS SHUTOFF VALVE

VALVE OPEN

VALVE CLOSED

Figure 1-1

Manual Gas Shutoff Valve

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