53
Maintenance
HIGH VOLTAGE !
T
O
AVOID
PERSONAL
INJURY
OR
DEATH
DUE
TO
ELECTRICAL
SHOCK
,
DISCONNECT
ELECTRICAL
POWER
BEFORE
PERFORMING
ANY
SERVICE
OR
MAINTENANCE
.
WARNING
Annual Inspection
The furnace should be inspected by a qualified installer, or
service agency at least once per year. This check should be
performed at the beginning of the heating season. This will
ensure that all furnace components are in proper working
order and that the heating system functions appropriately.
Pay particular attention to the following items. Repair or
service as necessary.
•
Flue pipe system. Check for blockage and/or
leakage. Check the outside termination and the
connections at and internal to the furnace.
•
Heat exchanger. Check for corrosion and/or buildup
within the heat exchanger passageways.
•
Burners. Check for proper ignition, burner flame,
and flame sense.
•
Drainage system. Check for blockage and/or
leakage. Check hose connections at and internal
to furnace.
•
Wiring. Check electrical connections for tightness
and/or corrosion. Check wires for damage.
•
Filters.
T
O
AVOID
ELECTRICAL
SHOCK
,
INJURY
OR
DEATH
,
DISCONNECT
ELECTRICAL
POWER
BEFORE
PERFORMING
ANY
MAINTENANCE
. I
F
YOU
MUST
HANDLE
THE
IGNITER
,
HANDLE
WITH
CARE
. T
OUCHING
THE
IGNITER
ELEMENT
WITH
BARE
FINGERS
,
ROUGH
HANDLING
OR
VIBRATION
COULD
DAMAGE
THE
IGNITER
RESULTING
IN
PREMATURE
FAILURE
. O
NLY
A
QUALIFIED
SERVICER
SHOULD
EVER
HANDLE
THE
IGNITER
.
WARNING
Filters
Filter Maintenance
Improper filter maintenance is the most common cause of
inadequate heating or cooling performance. Filters should
be cleaned (permanent) or replaced (disposable) every two
months or as required. When replacing a filter, it must be
replaced with a filter of the same type and size.
T
O
ENSURE
PROPER
UNIT
PERFORMANCE
,
ADHERE
TO
THE
FILTER
SIZES
GIVEN
IN
THE
RECOMMENDED
M
INIMUM
F
ILTER
S
IZE
T
ABLE
OR
S
PECIFICATION
S
HEET
APPLICABLE
TO
YOUR
MODEL
.
CAUTION
Filter Removal
Depending on the installation, differing filter arrangements
can be applied. Filters can be installed in either the central
return register or a side panel external filter rack (upflow
only). A media air filter or electronic air cleaner can be used
as an alternate filter. Follow the filter sizes give n in the
Recommended Minimum Filter size table to ensure proper
unit performance.
To remove filters from an external filter rack in an upright
upflow installation, follow the directions provided with external
filter rack kit.
Horizontal Unit Filter Removal
Filters in horizontal installations are located in the central
return register or the ductwork near the furnace.
To remove:
1. Turn OFF electrical power to furnace.
2. Remove filter(s) from the central return register or
ductwork.
3. Replace filter(s) by reversing the procedure for
removal.
4. Turn ON electrical power to furnace.
Media Air Filter or Electronic Air Cleaner
Removal
Follow the manufacturer’s directions for service.
HIGH VOLTAGE !
T
O
AVOID
PERSONAL
INJURY
OR
DEATH
DUE
TO
ELECTRICAL
SHOCK
,
DISCONNECT
ELECTRICAL
POWER
BEFORE
PERFORMING
ANY
SERVICE
OR
MAINTENANCE
.
WARNING
Burner Flame
Figure 47
Burners
Visually inspect the burner flames periodically during the
heating season. Turn on the furnace at the thermostat and
allow several minutes for flames to stabilize, since any dis
-
lodged dust will alter the flames normal appearance. Flames
should be stable, quiet, soft, and blue (dust may cause or
-
ange tips but they must not be yellow). They should extend
directly outward from the burners without curling, floating, or
lifting off. Flames must not impinge on the sides of the heat
exchanger firing tubes.
