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Configuring the Fixed Speed Blower
The fixed speed blower assembly has been designed to
give the installer maximum flexibility for optimizing system
performance, efficiency, and comfort. It is equipped with
a microprocessor-controlled motor when coupled with a
fixed speed motor control board delivers constant torque
to optimize airflow in a variety of conditions and system
configurations. Because the blower can be configured in
many ways, it is important to read and follow all instructions
carefully.
Upon initial start up, the fixed speed blower must be
checked so that the factory settings match the unit with
the system, climatic conditions, and other system options.
With the blower installed and configured properly, the
furnace will change speed in response to changes in
system variables such as Heat/Cool setting, Fan Auto/
On, or 2 Stage furnace High/Low Heat. The fixed speed
blower is configured by setting the 8 switches for heating
and cooling operation located on the blower control board.
Use pins 1 to 4 to set the blower speed for heating and
pins 5 to 8 to set the speed for cooling. To determine the
appropriate switch settings for your installation, see
Table 8 for cooling. See
locations.
NOTE:
For change in blower speed selection to
take effect, system power must be cycled off then restored
after 10 seconds.
Selecting Cooling Airflow
(Switches # 5, 6, 7, & 8)
The COOLING airflow is selected by setting switches # 5,
6, 7, & 8 on the motor control board (
lists the recommended airflow values (CFM)
and switch settings for each nominal cooling system
capacity. All airflows for other modes of operation are
determined by these basic settings. For maximum capacity,
generally, a selection near the middle or top of the CFM
range for that nominal capacity is used. Factory settings
are displayed in BOLD ITALICS
Selecting Heating Airflow
(Switches # 1, 2, 3, & 4)
The HEATING airflow is selected by setting switches #
1, 2, 3, & 4 on the motor control board (Figure 10, Page
31).
list the recommended airflow values (CFM) and switch
settings for each heat exchanger capacity. All airflows are
determined by these basic settings. For most applications
the factory heat setting will operate at a nominal rise based
on the furnace’s nominal efficiency and firing input. Follow
across the table row to find the switch setting and nominal
air-flow. Verify the selected rise is within the specification
shown on the furnace rating label or in the tables.
Dehumidification Options
The fixed speed motor control board has a
DEHUM
connection that allows the system to increase the amount
of humidity that is removed from the circulating air. This
is accomplished by reducing the CFM and allowing the
cooling coil to become colder. This function is only available
when there is a call for cooling. There are many ways this
function can be electrically wired.
When 24VAC is present at the
DEHUM
terminal of the
blower control board the airflow requirements will be
reduced to approximately 75% of the nominal airflow
requirements. If the humidity level of the conditioned space
decreases during the cycle and the humidistat opens, the
airflow will be restored to 100% of the selected value.
• If the room thermostat incorporates a humidity sensor
and
DEHUM
output, connect the
DEHUM
on the
thermostat to the
DEHUM
terminal on the motor control
• If using a separate humidistat, connect the
DEHUM
&
R
terminals on the humidistat to the
DEHUM
&
R
terminals
on the motor control board. In this option, the
DEHUM
output of the humidistat must be set to be normally open
and closed when there is a call for dehumidification.
If a humidistat is not available, it is an acceptable option
to directly jumper the
R
&
DEHUM
on the blower control
board.
NOTE:
This option will always operate the blower
at 75% the rated airflow for the first 10 minutes of every
cooling cycle no matter what the humidity level of the
home is. See
CAUTION:
To avoid personal injury or property damage,
make sure the motor leads do not come into
contact with any uninsulated metal components
of the unit.
Optional Furnace Control Board Connections
Electronic Air Cleaner
The furnace control board provides output terminals
for an optional electronic air cleaner (EAC) that can be
installed in the return air duct of your system. The
EAC
output is energized any time the HEAT or COOL blower
speed is energized. Control ratings are 1.0 Amp. @ 240
VAC. Output connections are made via board terminals
labeled
EAC
and
NEUTRAL
.
Humidifier
The furnace control board provides output terminals for
an optional humidifier (
HUM
) that can be installed on
your system. The
HUM
output is energized any time the
furnace inducer motor is energized. Control ratings are
1.0 Amp. @ 240 VAC. Output connections are made via
board terminals labeled
HUM
and
NEUTRAL
.
Check all factory wiring to the proper unit wiring diagram:
. Inspect the factory wiring
connections and make sure they didn’t loosen during
shipping or installation.