
MORTEX PRODUCTS INC. 501 TERMINAL RD FORT WORTH, TX 76106 Page 2
This is a safety alert symbol. When this symbol is seen on
labels or in manuals, be alert to the potential for personal injury.
Understand and pay particular attention to the signal words
DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which if
not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if
not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if
not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.It is also
used to alert against unsafe practices and hazards involving
property damage.
FIRE OR ELECTRICAL HAZARD
Failure to follow the safety warnings exactly could result in serious
injury, death, or property damage.
A re or electrical hazard may result causing property damage,
personal injury or loss of life.
Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable vapors and liquids
in the vicinity of this air handler or any other appliance.
Do not use this air handler if any part has been under
water. A flood damaged air handler is extremely dangerous.
Attempts to use the air handler can result in a fire.
A qualified contractor, installer, or service agency must
be contacted to inspect the air handler for any water
damage and replace all components, control system parts,
or electrical parts that have been damaged. If enough
damage is present, the air handler may need to
be replaced.
Any adjustment, service or maintenance by the
homeowner and/or user may create a condition where the
operation of the product could cause personal injury or
property damage.
Only qualified service personnel, a contractor, or an
installer may refer to the service and maintenance section
of this manual for assistance or for additional service or
repair information on this air handler.
This product requires periodic routine maintenance and
cleaning of the exterior surfaces by the homeowner or user
to remove dust and debris. Any additional service must be
performed by qualified personnel. This air handler must be
serviced and maintained as specified in these instructions
and/or to any applicable local, state, and national codes
including, but not limited to building, electrical, and
mechanical codes.
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
1. This electric furnace must be kept clear and free of combustible
materials, gasoline and other ammable vapors and liquids.
2. Insulating materials may be combustible. The furnace must
be kept free and clear of insulating materials. The furnace area
must be examined when installed in an insulated space or when
insulation is added to be sure that the insulation material has
been kept away from the furnace.
3. Follow the instructions in Section 4: Furnace Startup and
Shutdown in this manual to properly start up or shut down
this furnace.
4. If overheating occurs, turn o the power to the furnace and
contact a qualied contractor, installer, or service agency.
5. Never store ammable materials of any kind near your furnace.
Gasoline, solvents and other volatile liquids should be stored
only in approved containers outside the home. These materials
vaporize easily and are extremely dangerous.
6. Never store cleaning materials such as bleaches, detergents,
powder cleaners, etc. near the furnace. These chemicals can
cause corrosion of the furnace sheet metal, electric heaters,
blower, and electrical controls.
7. Never use the area around the furnace as a storage area for
items which could block or obstruct the air circulation around
the furnace. The ow of air is required for safe and proper operation.
8. Never block or obstruct air openings used for ventilation and
cooling of the furnace electrical components.
9. Refer to the furnace rating plate for the furnace model number
and specications for safe operation.
10. Provide adequate clearances for servicing the control box,
electric heating elements, and blower.
11. Failure to carefully read and follow all instructions in this
manual can result in malfunction of the furnace, death,
personal injury, and/or property damage.
12. If the furnace is installed in a residential garage, it must be
installed so that the electric heating elements are located not
less than 18 inches above the oor. The furnace must be
located or protected to avoid physical damage by vehicles.
13. These instructions cover the minimum requirements and
conform to existing national standards and safety codes. In
some cases, these instructions exceed certain local codes and
ordinances, especially those who have not kept up with
changing mobile home, modular home and HUD construction
practices. These instructions are to be followed and are the
minimum requirements for a safe installation and to preform
service or repairs on this furnace.
SECTION 2: SAFETY