Safety Information - GE UVB30 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO
PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
•
Installation work and electrical wiring
must be done by a qualified person(s) in
accordance with all applicable codes and
standards, including fire-rated construction.
• Sufficient air is needed for proper
combustion and exhausting of gases
through the flue (chimney) of fuel burning
equipment to prevent back drafting. Follow
the heating equipment manufacturer's
guidelines and safety standards such
as those published by the National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA), and the
American Society for Heating, Refrigeration
and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE),
and the local code authorities.
• When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling,
do not damage electrical wiring and other
hidden utilities.
• Ducted fans must always be vented to the
outdoors.
CAUTION
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
AND TO PROPERLY EXHAUST AIR, BE
SURE TO DUCT AIR OUTDOORS. DO NOT
VENT EXHAUST AIR INTO SPACES WITHIN
WALLS OR CEILINGS OR INTO ATTICS,
CRAWL SPACES OR GARAGES.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE, USE ONLY METAL DUCTWORK.
•
When applicable, install any makeup
(replacement) air system in accordance
with local building code requirements. Visit
GEAppliances.com for available makeup air
solutions.
• PVC sewer pipe can be used as duct under
concrete slab if allowed by local code board.
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