MACH
®
Gas Fired Boiler
6
2.5
S
AFETY
P
RECAUTIONS
Provide a suitable location for the boiler away from normal personnel traffic. Ensure that you have adequate working
space, adequate clearances, proper ventilation and lighting, a structure sufficiently strong and rigid to support the
weight of the boiler, all piping and accessories.
2.5.1 Electrical Hazards
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Shock hazard! Properly lockout/tag out the electrical service and all other
energy sources before working on or near the boiler.
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Shock hazard! Do not spray water directly on this boiler or on any electrical
components.
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Electrical hazard! Do not alter wiring connections.
2.5.2 Burn, Fire and Explosion Hazards
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Burn, fire and explosion hazards! Installation must be in strict conformance to all applicable
codes and standards including NFPA 54, ANSI Z223.1 and CAN/CSA B.149.1. Install all
required vent lines for gas devices. Refer to Section 3.7.1.
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Hazard from incorrect fuels! Possible fire, explosion, overheating, and damage. Do not use
any fuels except the design fuels for the unit.
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Over fire hazards! High pressure in gas or propane supply could result in over firing of this
appliance or other devices supplied from the same source.
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Fire and explosion hazards! Close the main gas shutoff before servicing boiler.
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Fire and explosion hazards! Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors or
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other gas fired appliance.
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Burn hazard! Possible hot surfaces. Do not touch gas vent during firing operation. Use only
factory recommended vent components.
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Burn hazard! Pipes, vents, and boiler components could be hot. Do not touch piping or stack
surfaces during operation or immediately after shutdown of the boiler.
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Burn hazard! Hot fluids. Use caution when servicing or draining the boiler.
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Fire and explosion hazards! Use caution when servicing burner. Propane (LPG) is heavier than air and may
linger in the combustion chamber, vent lines, or elsewhere.
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Gas leak hazard! Make sure the burner is installed correctly and burner hood is securely fastened following any
maintenance performed on them. These connections cannot be tested after the burner is assembled.
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Gas leak hazard! All threaded gas connections must be made using a pipe compound that is resistant to liquefied
petroleum.
Do not
use Teflon
tape on threaded gas piping.
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Gas leak hazard! Check entire gas train for leaks after installation. If there is a smell of gas, shut down the boiler
and obtain immediate assistance from trained service personnel and/or your local fire department.
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Excess pressure hazard! Possible fire and explosion from excess gas pressure. Make sure that gas inlet
pressure does not exceed 14 inches W.C. to the regulator.
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Fire and explosion hazard! Failure to maintain all gas train components may result in malfunction of regulators
and/or gas safety shut off / control valves. Annual inspection by factory-trained personnel for proper set-up and
operation is recommended.
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Over fire and under fire hazards! Possible fire, explosion, overheating, and component failure. Do not attempt to
adjust firing rate of the boiler. The firing rate must be adjusted
only
by factory trained personnel.
Hot Surface
Reorder No. 6020-V2WHPK
Improper use may
result in fire or injury.
Read instructions/safety
manual before installing,
operating or servicing boiler.
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!
WARNING
1998 HCS, Inc. 800-748-0241
General Warning
