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Cleaning of Burners
If the burners must be cleaned, follow the steps below and
see Figure 40 or 41 (page 51) for component location.
1. Shut off gas supply to the furnace either at the meter
or at a manual valve in the supply piping.
2. Turn off all power to the furnace and set the thermostat
to it’s lowest setting.
3. Remove the burner door from the furnace.
4. Turn the gas control switch to the OFF position.
5. Disconnect the wires from the gas valve, igniter, fl ame
sensor, and fl ame rollout switch.
6. Using two wrenches, separate the ground-joint union
in the gas supply piping at the furnace.
7. Remove the piping between the Gas Valve and the
ground-joint union. (If applicable).
8. Remove all screws securing the Manifold Assembly
to the Burner Box.
9. Carefully remove the burner assembly from the
furnace.
DO NOT DAMAGE THE IGNITER WHILE
REMOVING THE BURNER ASSEMBLY.
10. Inspect the burners for accumulated dust or debris.
If necessary carefully clean them with a soft wire
brush and a vacuum cleaner.
DO NOT DAMAGE THE
IGNITER WHILE CLEANING THE BURNER.
11. Replace all the parts in reverse order from which they
were removed.
12. Follow the lighting instructions found on the furnace
door to return the furnace to operation. Verify proper
operation after servicing.
Heat Exchanger and Burner Maintenance
The furnace should operate for many years without soot
buildup in the fl ue passageways, however, the fl ue, vent
system, and burners should be inspected and cleaned
(if required) by a qualifi ed service technician annually
to ensure continued safe operation. Pay attention to any
deterioration from corrosion or other sources.
WARNING:
Holes in the vent pipe or heat exchanger can
cause combustion products to enter the home.
Replace the vent pipe or heat exchanger if leaks
are found. Failure to prevent the circulation
of combustion products into the living space
can create potentially hazardous conditions
including carbon monoxide poisoning that
could result in personal injury or death.
Lubrication
The bearings in the blower motor and inducer blower used
in these furnaces are pre-lubricated and sealed by the
manufacturer. No further oiling of the bearings is required
for the life of the motor.
Vent System
Check the inlet pipe (if applicable) and outlet pipe to ensure
they are not blocked by debris. Any damaged section of vent
pipe must be replaced, and any obstruction or blockage
must be removed prior to operating the furnace.
