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Issue 1623
BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for
gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is
heavier than air and will settle on the floor.
The gas valve on this unit will be equipped with a gas control
switch. Use only your hand to move the switch. Never use
tools. If the switch will not turn or if the control switch will
not move by hand, do not try to repair it.
Placing the Furnace into Operation:
These units are equipped with an automatic ignition system.
Do not attempt to manually light burners on these furnaces.
Each time the thermostat calls for heat, the burners will
automatically light. The ignitor does not get hot when there
is no call for heat on units with an automatic ignition system.
Unit Start-Up
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING UNIT.
Gas Valve Operation (Figure 35)
1.
STOP!
Read the safety information at the beginning of
this section.
2. Set the thermostat to the lowest setting.
3. Turn off all electrical power to the unit.
4. This furnace is equipped with an ignition device which
automatically lights the burners. Do not try to light the
burners by hand.
5. Remove the upper access panel.
Do not use this furnace if any part have been
underwater. Immediately call a licensed professional
service technician (or equivalent) to inspect the furnace
and to replace any part of the control system and any
gas control which has been underwater.
WARNING
If overheating occurs or if gas supply fails to shut off,
shut off the manual gas valve to the appliance before
shutting off electrical supply.
WARNING
Before attempting to perform any service or maintenance,
turn the electrical power to unit
OFF
at disconnect
switch.
CAUTION
If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire
or explosion may result causing property damage,
personal injury or death.
WARNING
6. Move switch on gas valve to OFF. Do not force. See
Figure 35.
7. Wait five minutes to clear out any gas. If you then smell
gas,
STOP!
Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
If you do not smell gas go to next step.
8. Move switch on gas valve to
ON
. Do not force. See
Figure 35.
9. Replace the upper access panel.
10. Turn on all electrical power to to the unit.
11. Set the thermostat to desired setting.
NOTE:
When unit is initially started, steps 1 through 11 may
need to be repeated to purge air from gas line.
12. If the appliance will not operate, follow the instructions
“Turning Off Gas to Unit” and call your service technician
or gas supplier.
Turning Off Gas to Unit
1. Set the thermostat to the lowest setting.
2. Turn
OFF
all electrical power to the unit if service is to
be performed.
3. Remove the upper access panel.
4. Move switch on gas valve to
OFF
. Do not force.
5. Replace the upper access panel.
Failure To Operate
If the unit fails to operate, check the following:
1. Is the thermostat calling for heat?
2. Are access panels securely in place?
3. Is the main disconnect switch closed?
4. Is there a blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker?
5. Is the filter dirty or plugged? Dirty or plugged filters will
cause the limit control to shut the unit off.
6. Is gas turned on at the meter?
7. Is the manual main shut-off valve open?
8. Is the internal manual shut-off valve open?
9. Is the unit ignition system in lock out? If the unit locks
out again, call the service technician to inspect the unit
for blockages.
10. Is pressure switch closed? Obstructed flue will cause
unit to shut off at pressure switch. Check flue and outlet
for blockages.
11. Are flame rollout switches tripped? If flame rollout
switches are tripped, call the service technician for
inspection.
Figure 35
Gas Valve Shown in
“ON”
Position
