WaterFurnace OM1500MW Owner's Manual - Safety Warnings
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ABOUT YOUR WATERFURNACE SYSTEM
Safety Warnings
WARNING: Equipment used for heating, air conditioning and water heating can cause injury if safety
precautions are not observed. These systems generally use a 230 volt power supply which is double
the voltage used by other household appliances. Electrical shock from these systems could cause
personal injury or death. Before performing any service or maintenance operations on a system, turn
off main power switches to the unit, and turn off the auxiliary heater power also if used.
Although your geothermal unit has been designed and manufactured with your safety in mind and is certified to the
safety standards of ETL, failure to observe safety precautions can result in injury. Only trained and qualified service
personnel should install, repair, service or adjust heating and air conditioning equipment. Untrained personnel can
perform the basic maintenance functions listed below. All other operations should be performed by trained service
personnel. When working on heating and air conditioning equipment, observe precautions in the literature, tags and
labels attached to the unit and any other safety precautions that may apply.
Do not allow children or pets to play around the unit.
Safety Precautions
1. Adhere to these safety precautions when performing
the following:
2.
Replacing a disposable filter — Turn off the unit and fan
at the thermostat.
3.
Cleaning an electrostatic filter — Turn off the unit and
fan at the thermostat
4.
Cleaning an electronic air cleaner — Turn off all power
supplies to the unit and the air cleaner. Wait 5 minutes to
allow static to discharge.
5.
Checking/cleaning the internal condensate drain pan
— Turn off all power supplies to the unit, and be careful
around the sharp fin edges of the air coil. Wear safety
glasses and work gloves. Do not allow water to drip onto
electrical components in the unit.
6.
Cleaning/replacing media for unit-mounted or duct-
mounted humidifiers — Turn off all power supplies to the
unit and humidifier.
7.
Cleaning thermostats — Do not spray cleaning solution
directly onto the thermostat. Wipe down with a damp
cloth.
8.
Cleaning units — Turn off all power supplies to the unit.
Do not spray water or cleaning solutions directly onto the
unit. Wipe down with a damp cloth.
Safety Tips
We want you and your family to be safe in your home. Here
are some additional useful safety tips:
1. Have working smoke detectors
2. Have working carbon monoxide detectors (even in all-
electric homes).
3. Have fire extinguishers available in kitchen, utility room,
garage, etc.
4. Have a well-stocked first aid kit available.
5. Have an emergency/evacuation plan in place for all
members of the family.
Breaker Box
Disconnect Box