Bosch BGH96M060B3A Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual page 6

6 | Bosch 96% AFUE Gas Furnace
CAUTION:

Before heating season begins, examine the furnace to
ensure that:
1. All fl ue gas carrying areas external to the furnace
(i.e. chimney, vent connector) are clear and free of
obstructions.
2. The vent connector is in place, slopes upward and is
physically sound without holes or exccessive corrosion.
3. The return-air duct connection(s) is physically sound,
is sealed to the furnace cabinet, and terminates outside
the space containing the furnace.
4. The physical support of the furnace is sound without
sagging, cracks, gaps, etc around the base so as to
provide a seal between the support and the base.
5. There are no obvious signs of deterioration of the
furnace.
6. The burner fl ames are positioned correctly by
comparing with pictorial sketches of the main burner
fl ame (see Section 12, Fig 42).
Instructions for lighting/shutdown operation:
WARNING
A.
This appliance does not have a pilot, it is equipped
with an ignition device which automatically lights the
burner. Do not try to light the burner by hand.
BEFORE OPERATING smell all around the
B.
appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the
floor because some gas is heavier than air and will
settle to the floor.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
"WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS"
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use
any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a
1. STOP! Read the safety information above on this
label.
2. Set the thermostat to lowest setting.
3. Turn off all electric power to the appliance.
4. This appliance is equipped with an ignition device
which automatically lights the burner. Do not try to
light the burner by hand.
1. Set the thermostat to lowest setting.
2. Turn off all electric power to the appliance if
service is to be performed.
Data subject to change
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING
If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion
may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SWITCH SHOWN IN
THE "OFF" POSITION
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
WARNING: FIRE, EXPLOSION

See instructions for lighting/shutdown operation (as
shown at the bottom of this page, as well as on a sticker
directly on the inside of the furnace panel). Should the gas
supply fail to shut off or if overheating occurs, shut off the
gas valve to the furnace before shutting off the electrical
supply.
WARNING: CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD

Furnace operation requires air for combustion and
ventilation. Do not block or obstruct air openings on
furnace or spacing around furnace required for supplying
sufficient combustion air and ventilation.
WARNING:

This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead
and Lead components, which are known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. For more information go to
P65Warnings.ca.gov.
neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the
fire department.
Use only your hand to push the gas control switch.
C.
Never use tools. If the switch will not move by hand,
don't try to repair it; call a qualified service technician.
Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or
explosion.
Do not use this appliance if any part has been under
D.
water. Immediately call a qualified service technician
to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the
control system and any gas control which has been
under water.
5. Remove access panels.
6. Push gas control switch to "OFF".
7. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then
smell for gas, including near the floor. If you smell
gas, STOP! Follow "B" in the safety information
above on this label. If you don't smell gas, go to
the next step.
8. Push gas control switch to "ON".
9. Replace access panels.
10. Turn on all electric power to the appliance.
11. Set thermostat to desired setting
12. If the appliance will not operate, follow the
instructions "To Turn Off Gas To Appliance" and
call your service technician or gas supplier.
3. Remove access panels.
4. Push gas control switch to "OFF".
5. Replace access panels.
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