AERCO BMK 3.0 LN Nat. Gas for Mass. only - Manual (Page 9)

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1-1
CHAPTER 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1.1 WARNINGS & CAUTIONS
Installers and operating personnel MUST, at all
times, observe all safety regulations. The
following general warnings and cautions must be
given the same attention as specific precautions
included in these instructions. In addition to all
the requirements included in this 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.
See pages 1-2 and 1-3 for important
information regarding installation of units
within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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. CARE-
FULLY DECREASE ALL TRAPPED
PRESSURES TO ZERO BEFORE
PERFORMING MAINTENANCE.
WARNING!
ELECTRICAL VOLTAGES UP TO 460
VAC MAY BE USED IN THIS EQUIP-
MENT. 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 effective-
ness.
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.