MODU-FIRE® Forced Draft Gas-Fired Boiler
6
2.5 S
AFETY
P
RECAUTIONS
Provide a suitable location for the boiler, away from normal personnel traffic, with adequate working space, ade-
quate clearances, proper ventilation and lighting, with a structure sufficiently strong and rigid to support the weight
of the boiler, all piping, and accessories.
Proper lockout/tagout procedures must be employed whenever this unit is serviced.
2.5.1 Electrical Hazards
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Shock hazard! Properly lockout/tagout the electrical service and all
other energy sources before working on or near the machine.
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Shock hazard! Boiler is not rated for wash-down service.
Do not
spray water directly on this boiler or on any electrical components.
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Electrical hazard! Do not alter wiring connections.
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Power down unit for at least 10 minutes before servicing inverter or
blower.
2.5.2 Burn, Fire, and Explosion Hazards
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Burn, fire, and explosion hazards! Installation must be in strict con-
formance to all applicable codes and standards including NFPA 54,
ANSI Z223.1 and CSA B.149.
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Hazard from incorrect fuels! Possible fire, explosion, overheating,
and damage. Do not use any fuels except the design fuel for the
unit.
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Overfire hazards! High pressure in gas or propane supply could re-
sult in overfiring of other devices supplied from the same source.
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Fire and explosion hazards! Close the main gas shutoff before ser-
vicing 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 the stack during
firing operations. Use only factory recommended vent components.
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Burn hazard! Hot fluids. Use caution. Allow boiler to cool before
servicing or draining boiler.
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Fire and explosion hazards! Use caution when servicing burner or
heat exchanger. Fuel may linger in the combustion chamber, vent
lines, or elsewhere.
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Gas leak hazard! Make sure all connections to main burner are tight
when reassembling the burner.
NOTE
Make sure this union is
tight before closing cabinet
cover after servicing boiler.
Reorder No. 8032-02NHAK
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