NOTE:
Read the entire instruction manual before starting the
installation.
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
Installing and servicing heating equipment can be hazardous due to
gas and electrical components. Only trained and qualified person-
nel should install, repair, or service heating equipment.
Untrained personnel can perform basic maintenance functions
such as cleaning and replacing air filters. All other operations must
be performed by trained service personnel. When working on
heating equipment, observe precautions in the literature, on tags,
and on labels attached to or shipped with the unit and other safety
precautions that may apply.
Follow all safety codes. In the United States, follow all safety
codes including the National Fuel Gas Code (NFGC) NFPA No.
54-1992/ANSI Z223.1-1992. In Canada, refer to the current
edition of the National Standard of Canada CAN/CGA-B149.1-
and .2-M91 Natural Gas and Propane Installation Codes (NSC-
NGPIC). Wear safety glasses and work gloves. Have fire extin-
guisher available during start-up and adjustment procedures and
service calls.
Recognize safety information. This is the safety-alert symbol
.
When you see this symbol on the unit and in instructions or
manuals, be alert to the potential for personal injury.
Understand the signal word DANGER, WARNING, or CAU-
TION. These words are used with the safety-alert symbol. DAN-
GER identifies the most serious hazards which will result in severe
personal injury or death. WARNING signifies hazards that could
result in personal injury or death. CAUTION is used to identify
unsafe practices which would result in minor personal injury or
product and property damage. NOTE is used to highlight sugges-
tions that will result in enhanced installation, reliability, or
operation.
WARNING:
Never store anything 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.
Failure to follow this warning can cause corrosion of the
heat exchanger, fire, personal injury, or death.
WARNING:
The ability to properly perform mainte-
nance on this equipment requires certain expertise, me-
chanical skills, tools, and equipment. If you do not
possess these, do not attempt to perform any maintenance
on this equipment other than those procedures recom-
mended in the User’s Manual. FAILURE TO FOLLOW
THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN POSSIBLE
DAMAGE TO THIS EQUIPMENT, SERIOUS PER-
SONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
For continuing high performance and to minimize possible equip-
ment failure, it is essential that maintenance be performed annually
on this equipment. Consult your local dealer for maintenance and
the availability of a maintenance contract.
WARNING:
Turn OFF the gas and electrical supplies to
the unit before performing any maintenance or service.
Follow the operating instructions on the label attached to
the furnace. Failure to follow this warning could result in
personal injury or death.
The minimum maintenance that should be performed on this
equipment is as follows:
1. Check and clean or replace air filter each month, or as
required.
2. Check blower motor and wheel for cleanliness and lubrica-
tion each heating and cooling season. Clean and lubricate as
necessary. (See Section 2.)
3. Check electrical connections for tightness and controls for
proper operation each heating season. Service as necessary.
4. Check for proper condensate drainage. Clean as necessary.
5. Check for blockages of combustion-air and vent pipes.
CAUTION:
As with any mechanical equipment, per-
sonal injury could result from sharp metal edges, etc. Be
careful when removing parts.
Fig. 1—Model 349MAZ Horizontal Furnace
A91174
service and
maintenance procedures
DELUXE GAS-FIRED
HORIZONTAL CONDENSING FURNACES
Cancels:
SP05-11
SP05-17
2-15-94
349MAZ
Series A
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