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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
PROCEDURES
Untrained personnel can perform basic maintenance functions
such as cleaning and replacing air filters. All other operations
must be performed by trained service personnel. A qualified
service person should inspect the furnace once a year.
FIRE, INJURY, OR DEATH HAZARD
Failure to follow this warning could result in personal
injury, death and/or property damage.
The ability to properly perform maintenance on this
equipment requires certain knowledge, mechanical skills,
tools, and equipment. If you do not possess these, do not
attempt to perform any maintenance on this equipment
other than those procedures recommended in the User’s
Manual.
!
WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK, FIRE OR EXPLOSION
HAZARD
Failure to follow this warning could result in personal
injury or death.
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.
!
WARNING
ELECTRICAL OPERATION HAZARD
Failure to follow this caution may result in improper
furnace operation or failure of furnace.
Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing
controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous
operation.
CAUTION
!
INTRODUCTION
GENERAL
These instructions are written as if the furnace is installed in an
upflow application. An upflow furnace application is where the
blower is located below the combustion and controls section of
the furnace, and conditioned air is discharged upward. Since this
furnace can be installed in any of the 4 positions shown in Fig. 4,
you must revise your orientation to component location
accordingly.
ELECTRICAL CONTROLS AND WIRING
ELECTRICAL OPERATION HAZARD
Failure to follow this warning could result in personal
injury or death.
There may be more than one electrical supply to the
furnace. Check accessories and cooling unit for additional
electrical supplies that must be shut off during furnace
servicing. Lock out and tag switch with a suitable warning
label.
!
WARNING
The electrical ground and polarity for 115
−
v wiring must be
properly maintained. Refer to Fig. 25 for field wiring information
and to Fig. 47 for furnace wiring information.
NOTE
: If the polarity is not correct, the STATUS LED on the
control will flash rapidly and prevent the furnace from heating.
The control system also requires an earth ground for proper
operation of the control and flame
−
sensing electrode.
The 24
−
v circuit contains an automotive
−
type, 3
−
amp. fuse
located on the control. (See Fig. 24.) Any shorts of the 24
−
v
wiring during installation, service, or maintenance will cause this
fuse to blow. If fuse replacement is required, use ONLY a 3
−
amp.
fuse. The control LED will display status code 24 when fuse
needs to be replaced.
Proper instrumentation is required to service electrical controls.
The control in this furnace is equipped with a Status Code LED
(Light
−
Emitting Diode) to aid in installation, servicing, and
troubleshooting. Status codes can be viewed at the sight glass in
blower access door. The furnace control LED is either ON
continuously, flashing a heartbeat, or a status code.
For an explanation of status codes, refer to service label located
on blower access door or Fig. 43 and the troubleshooting guide
which can be obtained from your distributor.
See Fig. 48 for a brief Troubleshooting Guide.