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General Information
Section: General Information
Hazard Defi nitions
Within the boundaries of the hazard warning, there will
be information presented describing consequences if the
warning is not heeded and instructions on how to avoid
the hazard.
Indicates a hazardous situation,
which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation,
which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation,
which, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury.
Intended to bring special attention
to information, but not related to
personal injury or property damage.
Owner’s Responsibility
Incorrect installation, adjustment, and
use of this burner could result in severe
personal injury, death, or substantial
property damage from fi re, carbon
monoxide poisoning, soot or explosion.
Contact a professional, qualifi ed service agency for the
installation, adjustment and service of your oil heating
system. This work requires technical training, trade
experience, licensing or certifi cation in some states and
the proper use of special combustion test instruments.
Please carefully read and comply with the following
instructions:
Never store or use gasoline or other fl ammable
liquids or vapors near this burner or appliance.
Never attempt to burn garbage or refuse in this
appliance.
Never attempt to light the burner/appliance by
throwing burning material into the appliance.
Never attempt to burn any fuel not specifi ed and
approved for use in this burner.
Never restrict the air inlet openings to the burner or
the combustion air ventilation openings in the room.
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Please read and understand the manual supplied with
this equipment. This equipment must be installed,
adjusted and put into operation only by a qualifi ed
individual or service agency that is:
Licensed or certifi ed to install and provide technical
service to oil heating systems.
Experienced with all applicable codes, standards
and ordinances.
Responsible for the correct installation and
commission of this equipment.
Skilled in the adjustment of oil burners using
combustion test instruments.
The installation must strictly comply with all applicable
codes, authorities having jurisdiction and the latest
revision of the National Fire Protection Association
Standard for the installation of Oil-burning Equipment,
NFPA 31 (or CSA-B139 and CSA-B140 in Canada).
Regulation by these authorities take precedence over
the general instructions provided in this installation
manual.
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Incorrect installation, adjustment, and
use of this burner could result in severe
personal injury, death, or substantial
property damage from fi re, carbon
monoxide poisoning, soot or explosion.
Professional Service
Required
Frozen Plumbing and
Water Damage Hazard
If the residence is unattended in severely cold weather,
burner primary control safety lockout, heating system
component failures, power outages or other electrical
system failures could result in frozen plumbing and
water damage in a matter of hours. For protection, take
preventive actions such as having a security system
installed that operates during power outages, senses low
temperature and initiates an effective action. Consult with
your heating contractor or a home security agency.