MODU-FIRE® FORCED DRAFT
Gas-Fired Boiler Safety
2.5.6 General Hazards
2.5.4 Chemical Hazards
General Warning
General Warning
• Tripping hazard! Do not install piping on floor
surfaces. Maintain clear path around boiler.
• Chemical hazards from cleaning products. Use
caution when cleaning the system. The use of
professional assistance is recommended. Use
safe procedures for the disposal of all cleaning so-
lutions.
• Slip and fall hazard! Use drip pan to catch wa-
ter while draining the boiler. Maintain dry floor
surfaces.
• Slip and fall hazard! Through-the-wall vents
shall not terminate over public walkways or
over an area where condensate or vapor could
create a nuisance or hazard.
2.5.5 Pressure Hazards
Improper use may
result in fire or injury.
Read instructions/safety
manual before installing,
operating or servicing boiler.
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WARNING
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• Fall hazard! Do not stand on any part of the
boiler.
• Catch hazard! Do not wear rings, jewelry, long
hair, loose clothing while working on the boiler.
• Pressure hazard! Hot fluids. Install isolation
valves on boiler water inlet and outlet. Make sure
isolation valves are closed before servicing boiler.
• Pressure hazard! Hot fluids. Test safety relief
valve bimonthly for proper operation. Do not op-
erate boiler with faulty relief valve.
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