Lennox International Inc. G23 - Manual (Page 3)

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CAUTION
Before attempting to perform any service or mainteĆ
nance, turn the electrical power to unit OFF at disĆ
connect switch.
WARNING
Do not use this furnace if any part has been under
water. Immediately call a qualified service techniĆ
cian to inspect the furnace and to replace any part
of the control system and any gas control which
has been under water.
IMPORTANT
Any additions, changes, or conversions required in
order for the appliance to satisfactorily meet the apĆ
plication needs must be made by a Lennox service
technician using factory specified and approved
parts.
Important Directions
1- Keep the furnace area clear and free of combustible
material, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and
liquids. If installed in an insulated area, furnace must
be kept free of insulating material. Insulating material
may be combustible.
2- DO NOT obstruct air flow to unit. Unit must receive an
unobstructed flow of combustion and ventilating air.
3- DO NOT store chlorine or fluorine products near unit
or introduce these products into the combustion air.
These products can cause furnace corrosion.
4- DO NOT draw return air from a room where this
furnace, or any other gas appliance (ie., a water
heater), is installed. When return air is drawn from a
room, a negative pressure is created in the room. If a
gas appliance is operating in a room with negative
pressure, the flue products can be pulled back down
the vent pipe and into the room. This reverse flow of
the flue gas may result in incomplete combustion and
the formation of carbon monoxide gas. This toxic gas
might then be distributed throughout the house by
the furnace duct system.
Your furnace is a gas appliance. It is critical that the gas
supplied to the unit be completely burned to avoid the proĆ
duction of carbon monoxide gas. Complete combustion
of the gas requires, but is not limited to, correct gas presĆ
sure and gas flow rate, adequate combustion, air, and
proper venting.
WARNING
Carbon monoxide gas is invisible, odorless, and
toxic.
Exposure to this gas can cause personal injury and even
death to all occupants, including pets. Any item that is powĆ
ered by or gives off heat from a combustion process (inĆ
cluding lawn mowers, automobiles, and fireplaces) has the
potential to produce carbon monoxide gas. Because of
this, Lennox recommends the use of a carbon monoxĆ
ide detector in your home, even if you do not own gas
appliances. Reliable detectors are available at reasonĆ
able retail prices. Contact your independent Lennox dealer
for more details about this investment in your safety.
Your furnace is designed to meet standards set by nationĆ
al agencies, and to operate safely when properly installed
and maintained. However, the unit's performance can be
greatly impacted by the individual installation and the opĆ
erating environment. It is your responsibility to ensure
that this appliance is maintained. Proper maintenance is
critical for your safety and the satisfactory operation of the
product. Lennox strongly recommends annual inĆ
spection and maintenance of this appliance. Contact
your independent Lennox dealer for an inspection by a
qualified service technician.
Lighting Information & Operation
WARNING
If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire
or explosion may result causing property damage,
personal injury or loss of life.
BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area
for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because some
gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor.
Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control
knob. Never use tools. If the knob will not push in or turn
by hand, do not try to repair it, call a qualified service
technician. Force or attempted repair may result in a fire
or explosion.
To place G23 furnace into operation:
G23(X) units are equipped with a SureLight ignition
system. Do not attempt to manually light burners on
these furnaces. Each time thermostat calls for heat,
the burners will be automatically lit. The ignitor does
not get hot when there is no call for heat on units with
SureLight ignition system.