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Care and Maintenance
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
Failure to follow this warning could result in personal
injury, death and/or property damage.
Never store flammable or combustible materials on, near, or
in contact with the furnace, such as:
1. Spray or aerosol cans, rags, brooms, dust mops,
vacuum cleaners, or other cleaning tools.
2. Soap powders, bleaches, waxes or other cleaning
compounds, plastic or plastic containers, gasoline,
kerosene, cigarette lighter fluid, dry cleaning fluids,
or other volatile fluids.
3. Paint thinners and other painting compounds, paper
bags, or other paper products. Exposure to these
materials could lead to corrosion of the heat
exchangers.
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WARNING
For continuing high performance and to minimize possible furnace
failure, periodic maintenance must be performed on this furnace.
Consult your local dealer about proper frequency of maintenance
and the availability of a maintenance contract.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE HAZARD
Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury,
death, and/or property damage.
Turn off the gas and electrical supplies to the furnace and
install lockout tag before performing any maintenance or
service. Follow the operating instructions on the label
attached to the furnace.
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WARNING
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING AND FIRE
HAZARD
Failure to follow this warning could result in personal
injury, death and/or property damage.
Never operate furnace without a filter or filtration device
installed. Never operate a furnace with filter or filtration
device access doors removed.
!
WARNING
CUT HAZARD
Failure to follow this caution may result in personal injury.
Sheet metal parts may have sharp edges or burrs. Use care
and wear appropriate protective clothing, safety glasses and
gloves when handling parts, and servicing furnaces.
CAUTION
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The minimum maintenance on this furnace is as follows:
1. Check and clean air filter each month or more frequently if
required. Replace if torn.
2. Check blower motor and wheel for cleanliness each heating
and cooling season. Clean as necessary.
3. Check electrical connections for tightness and controls for
proper operation each heating season. Service as necessary.
4. Inspect burner compartment before each heating season for
rust, corrosion, soot or excessive dust. If necessary, have
furnace and burner serviced by a qualified service agency.
5. Inspect the vent pipe/vent system before each heating sea-
son for water leakage, sagging pipes or broken fittings.
Have vent pipes/vent system serviced by a qualified service
agency.
6. Inspect any accessories attached to the furnace such as a hu-
midifier or electronic air cleaner. Perform any service or
maintenance to the accessories as recommended in the ac-
cessory instructions.
Cleaning and/or Replacing Air Filter
The air filter type may vary depending on the application or
orientation. The filter is external to the furnace casing. There are no
provisions for an internal filter with this furnace. See “Filter
Arrangement” under the “Installation” section of this manual.
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING AND FIRE
HAZARD
Failure to follow this warning could result in personal
injury, death and/or property damage.
Never operate furnace without a filter or filtration device
installed. Never operate a furnace with filter or filtration
device access doors removed.
!
WARNING
NOTE:
If the filter has an airflow direction arrow, the arrow must
point toward the blower.
To clean or replace filters, proceed as follows:
ELECTRICAL SHOCK, FIRE OR EXPLOSION
HAZARD
Failure to follow this warning could result in personal
injury or death, or property damage.
Before installing, modifying, or servicing system, main
electrical disconnect switch must be in the OFF position and
install a lockout tag.
There may be more than one
disconnect switch. Lock out and tag switch with a suitable
warning label. Verify proper operation after servicing.
Always reinstall access doors after completing service and
maintenance.
!
WARNING
1. Turn off electrical supply to furnace.
2. Remove filter cabinet door.
3. Slide filter out of cabinet.
4. If equipped with permanent, washable filter, clean filter by
spraying cold tap water through filter in opposite direction
of airflow. Rinse filter and let dry. Oiling or coating of the
filter is not recommended.
5. If equipped with factory specified disposable media filter,
replace only with a factory specified media filter of the same
size.
6. Slide filter into cabinet.
7. Replace filter cabinet door.
8. Turn on electrical supply to furnace.
Blower Motor and Wheel Maintenance
To ensure long life, economy, and high efficiency, clean
accumulated dirt and grease from blower wheel and motor
annually.
