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GAS FURNACE  

 

HIGHBOY AND COUNTERFLOW 

USERS INFORMATION MANUAL 

 

MODELS 

FOR USE WITH NATURAL GAS OR LP GAS (PROPANE) 

  CHB1-50 

  CDB1-50 

MHA1-50 

MDA1-50 

CHX1-75 CHB1-75 CDX 

1-75 CDB1-75 MHA1-75 MDA1-75 

CHX1-100 CHB1-100 CDX1-100 CDB1-100 MHA1-100 MDA1-100 
CHX1-125 CHB1-125 CDX1-125 CDB1-125 MHA1-125 MDA1-125

 

 

 

IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS BELOW AND IN THIS MANUAL, A 

FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR LOSS OF 
LIFE. 

DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE 
VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. 

 

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: 

 

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DO NOT TRY TO LIGHT ANY APPLIANCE. 

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DO NOT TOUCH ANY ELECTRICAL SWITCH; DO NOT USE ANY PHONE IN YOUR BUILDING. 

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LEAVE THE BUILDING IMMEDIATELY. 

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IMMEDIATELY CALL YOUR GAS SUPPLIER FROM A NEIGHBOR’S PHONE. FOLLOW THE GAS 
SUPPLIER’S INSTRUCTIONS. 

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IF YOU CANNOT REACH YOUR GAS SUPPLIER; CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. 

 

INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER, SERVICE 
AGENCY OR THE GAS SUPPLIER. (REFERRED TO IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS AS A QUALIFIED 
HEATING CONTRACTOR). 

 

PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO INITIAL FIRING, OPERATING THE FURNACE, AND 
BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE. THESE INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE LEFT WITH THE 
HOMEOWNER AND SHOULD BE RETAINED FOR FUTURE REFERENCE BY THE HOMEOWNER/USER. 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
THERMO PRODUCTS, LLC. 

    BOX 

217 

MG-1012    

NORTH JUDSON, IN 46366

 

ECN 4456-MA  

 

 

PHONE: (574) 896-2133   

 

MADE IN USA  

Summary of Contents for CDB1-100

Page 1: ...O NOT TRY TO LIGHT ANY APPLIANCE DO NOT TOUCH ANY ELECTRICAL SWITCH DO NOT USE ANY PHONE IN YOUR BUILDING LEAVE THE BUILDING IMMEDIATELY IMMEDIATELY CALL YOUR GAS SUPPLIER FROM A NEIGHBOR S PHONE FOLLOW THE GAS SUPPLIER S INSTRUCTIONS IF YOU CANNOT REACH YOUR GAS SUPPLIER CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER SERVICE AGENCY OR THE GAS SUPPLIER...

Page 2: ...TIONS 5 III FURNACE OPERATION 10 A WARNINGS BEFORE OPERATING 10 B OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 10 C SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE 11 IV HOMEOWNER USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 11 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE A ANNUAL INSPECTION 11 B FILTER MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE 12 C VISUAL INSPECTION PROCEDURE 14 ...

Page 3: ...qualified service personnel 1 I SAFETY INFORMATION This and the following page contain reproductions of the various warning and instruction labels placed on the Thermo Pride Condensing Gas Furnaces Please read and comply with the contents of these labels ...

Page 4: ...ed by qualified service personnel 2 This and the previous page contain reproductions of the various warning and instruction labels placed on the Thermo Pride Two Stage Condensing Gas Furnaces Please read and comply with the contents of these labels ...

Page 5: ...All installations and services must be performed by qualified service personnel 3 ...

Page 6: ...ately call a qualified heating contractor to inspect the furnace and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water If you suspect there is a problem with the furnace its venting system or any other related problem immediately contact a qualified service agency In the event your furnace fails to operate do not attempt to put the furnace into operation Cont...

Page 7: ...loss of life could result from repair or service of this furnace by anyone other than a qualified heating contractor Only the routine maintenance described in this manual may be performed by the user 2 The following diagrams show typical furnace installations and the typical position of the components referenced in these instructions Figure 1 ...

Page 8: ...All installations and services must be performed by qualified service personnel 6 Figure 2 ...

Page 9: ...All installations and services must be performed by qualified service personnel 7 Figure 3 ...

Page 10: ...r openings on the furnace air openings communicating with the area in which the furnace is installed or the spacings around the furnace Figure 1A IMPORTANT Do not allow the outside vent terminal or air intake to be blocked or obstructed by vegetation ice snow or any other materials 6 This furnace is equipped with a safety feature which will not allow the furnace to be operated if either the inlet ...

Page 11: ...problem with the furnace its venting system or any other related problem immediately contact a qualified service agency 11 Your furnace should be described by the model number and serial number when contacting a qualified heating contractor This important information is located on the rating plate behind the front door 12 Should this unit be installed in an attic or other insulated area or if the ...

Page 12: ...n the floor WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electric switch do not use any phone in your building Leave the building immediately Immediately call your gas supplier from your neighbor s phone Follow the gas suppliers instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department C Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob ...

Page 13: ...ill not operate C SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE TO TURN OFF GAS TO FURNACE 1 Set the thermostat to lowest setting 2 Turn off the electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed 3 Remove front door 4 Turn the knob on the combination valve to the full OFF position 5 Replace front door IV HOMEOWNER USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ROUTINE MAINTENANCE The following maintenance procedures should be per...

Page 14: ...on UPFLOW FURNACE CHX1 CHB1 MHA1 The filter rack or drop chute will be located between the return air plenum and the return air opening of the furnace See Figure 3 Slide dirty filter out of the filter rack Clean the filter by vacuuming rinsing with tap water hosing or dipping in an ordinary detergent solution Replace the completely dry filter in the rack The mesh side of the filter must be install...

Page 15: ...1 for minimum heating filter areas required for the different types of filters available should the filter used require replacement If the unit is equipped with cooling contact your installer or a qualified service person to determine the minimum filter area required for the different filter types and your cooling system ...

Page 16: ... contractor to report suspected deficiencies Do not attempt to make repairs yourself 1 Turn off power to furnace 2 Vent pipe air intake pipe and condensate system CDB1 CHB1 CDX1 CHX1 Visually check the vent and intake pipe as well as condensate lines both inside and outside the furnace to make sure that vent intake joints and the condensate system are sealed There should be no sign of water leakag...

Page 17: ...ing a blow dryer b The sidewall venting kit SWGII Power Venter manufacturer s instructions to be supplied by Field Controls Use information must be supplied by the installer then read and understood by the user 4 If a CDB1 CHB1 or CDX1 CHX1 furnace is equipped with a Thermo Products LLC condensate neutralizer kit See Figure 5 it should be inspected at the start of every heating season Remove the 2...

Page 18: ...s are in good adjustment See Figure 6 Burner flames should not impinge or fire against the side of the tube opening NOTICE It is not unusual to have orangish flames visible in the tube for LP gas Figure 6 Call a qualified heating contractor to report suspected deficiencies do not attempt to make repairs yourself ...

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