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WELCOME TO TODAY’S GENERATION
OF COMFORT
Congratulations! Your new, higher efficiency gas furnace is a
sound investment which will reward you and your family with
years of warm memories winter after winter.
Not only is your new furnace energy efficient, it is also extremely
reliable. Spend just a few minutes with this booklet to learn about
the operation of your new furnace—and the small amount of
maintenance it takes to keep it operating at peak efficiency. Years
went into the development of your new furnace. Take a little time
now to assure its most efficient operation for years to come.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
WELCOME TO TODAY’S GENERATION OF COMFORT
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FURNACE COMPONENTS
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GENERAL FURNACE SAFETY
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IMPORTANT FACTS
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SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
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BEFORE STARTING YOUR FURNACE
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STARTING YOUR FURNACE
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Steps for Starting Your Furnace
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SHUTTING DOWN YOUR FURNACE
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PERFORMING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
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Filtering Out Trouble
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COMBUSTION AREA AND VENT SYSTEM
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BEFORE YOU REQUEST A SERVICE CALL
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REGULAR DEALER MAINTENANCE
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INSTALLATION DATA
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GENERAL FURNACE SAFETY
1. Combustible Materials, Gasoline Warning. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2. Furnace Must be Kept Free and Clear of Insulating Material
Warning. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3. Furnace Needs Air for Combustion and Ventilation
Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4. Starting (Lighting) and Shutting Down the
Furnace Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,5
5. Draft Safeguard Switch Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
6. Proper Furnace Shutdown Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
7. Flood Damage Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
8. Fire or Explosion Hazard Warning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
9. Carbon Monoxide Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
10. Service and Maintenance Electrical Hazard Warning . . . . . 5
11. Improper Vent Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
12. Sharp Edges Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
13. No Filter Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
14. Filter Rod Modification Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
15. Dirt, Rust, or Accumulation Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
FURNACE COMPONENTS
(Furnace shown in upflow position; may be used in downflow or
horizontal orientation or applications. Vent Elbow may be turned
to a different position, depending on type of installation)
VENT ELBOW
MAIN LIMIT SWITCH
(BEHIND GAS VALVE)
DRAFT
SAFEGUARD
SWITCH
FLAME SENSOR
GAS MANIFOLD
GAS BURNER
BLOWER DOOR
SAFETY SWITCH
BLOWER AND
MOTOR
CONTROL
RATING PLATE
NOT SHOWN
(LOCATED ON
BLOWER DOOR)
HOT SURFACE
IGNITER
MANUAL RESET
LIMIT SWITCHES
GAS VALVE
FLUE
COLLECTOR
BOX
PRESSURE
SWITCH
INDUCER MOTOR
ASSEMBLY
CAPACITOR
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Fig. 1 -- 80% AFUE Single Stage Furnace Components
IMPORTANT FACTS (DO’S AND DON’TS)
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DO: READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL.
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DO: Have your furnace and vent system inspected annually by a
qualified service technician.
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DO: Inspect your filter monthly and clean or replace when
needed.
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DO: Provide adequate airflow to the furnace for efficient
combustion and safe ventilation.
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DO: Keep your furnace free and clear of insulating material.
Some materials may be combustible. Examine the furnace area
when the furnace is installed or when insulation is added.
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DO NOT: Enclose your furnace in an airtight room or seal it
behind solid doors.
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DO NOT: Keep combustible materials, gasoline, and other
flammable liquids or vapors around your furnace.
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DO NOT: Cover your furnace in any manner.
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DO NOT: Store anything (including trash or debris) near your
furnace.
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DO NOT: In any way block or restrict airflow around your
furnace.
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DO NOT: In any way block or restrict airflow to your supply air
and return air grills.
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DO NOT: Use your furnace room as a broom closet or a place to
store any kind of chemical or cleaner.
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DO NOT: Contaminate the air used for combustion of your
furnace with any kind of chemical or fumes. This could also
cause heat exchangers, metal vent systems or components to
deteriorate.
NOTE
: These chemicals or fumes are present in many products
around the home, such as: water softener salts, any type of
household cleaning product, any type of laundry product,
adhesives, paints, varnishes, paint strippers, waxes and plastics, etc.
During remodeling be sure the combustion air is fresh and
uncontaminated. If these compounds are burned in your furnace,
the heat exchangers and metal vent system may deteriorate.
NOTE
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The qualified installer or agency must use only
factory--authorized replacement parts, kits, and accessories when
modifying this product.
