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Removal of the blower assembly in this style of air-handler is not as straightforward as
with more conventional residential air-handlers due to its compact design. Therefore,
Sections 7.5.1 – 7.5.3 are provided to aid the technician in that process. Removal of
the blower assembly on the larger cabinet requires a partial disassembly of the cabi-
net, so the procedure in Section 7.5.3 may be preferable if only the motor needs to be
removed for servicing or replacement.
7.5.1 SMALL CABINET BLOWER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL PROCEDURE
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((-)F1P18, (-)F1P24, AND (-)F1T24)
1. Disconnect all power to the air handler.
2. Disconnect all blower motor leads from the control board, capacitor, and speed tap.
Reference wiring diagram for more detail.
3. If equipped with a heater kit, remove the 3 screws which attach the breaker/terminal
block assembly to the blower shelf. This will help gain access to the screws in step
6. (1/4” Socket)
4. Remove capacitor to help prevent damage to the coil. (1/4” Socket)
5. Install an 18” × 20” piece of cardboard over the coil as illustrated below to help pro-
tect the coil from damage.
6. Remove the 3 sheet metal screws which attached the blower to the blower shelf
located in the air handler control box. (3/8” Socket)
Remove Screws
Remove
Capacitor
Install Cardboard
Remove Screws