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USER’S INFORMATION MANUAL

UPFLOW/DOWNFLOW/HORIZONTAL CONDENSING

GAS FURNACES

92-20802-128-01

PROPOSITION 65: THIS FURNACE CONTAINS

FIBERGLASS INSULATION. RESPIRABLE PARTI-

CLES OF FIBERGLASS ARE KNOWN TO THE

STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER. EX-

HAUST GAS FROM THIS FURNACE CONTAINS

CHEMICALS, INCLUDING CARBON MONOXIDE,

KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFOR NIA TO

CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUC-

TIVE HARM.

WARNING

If the information in this manual is not followed ex-

actly, a fire or explosion may result, causing prop-

erty damage, personal injury or loss of life.

WARNING

FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD

Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could result

in serious injury, death or property damage.

— Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable va-

pors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other ap-

pliance.

— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

• Do 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 neigh-

bor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire

department.

— INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MUST BE PER-

FORMED BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER, SERVICE

AGENCY OR THE GAS SUPPLIER.

WARNING

DO NOT DESTROY. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

IMPORTANT: READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BE-

FORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS FURNACE.

This furnace has been designed to give you many years of effi-

cient, dependable home comfort. With regular maintenance, this

furnace will operate satisfactorily year after year. Please read this

manual to familiarize yourself with operation, routine maintenance

schedule, and safety procedures.

CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE SAFETY RULES:

1. Combustible material must not be placed on or against the fur-

nace jacket. The area around the furnace must be kept clear

and free of all combustible materials including gasoline and

other flammable vapors and liquids.

2. A furnace installed in an attic or other insulated space must be

kept free and clear of insulating material. Examine the furnace

area when installing the furnace or adding more insulation.

Some materials may be combustible.

3. To prevent carbon monoxide poisoning, all blower doors and

compartment covers must be replaced after the furnace is

serviced. Do not operate the unit without all panels and doors

securely in place.

4. Should overheating occur, or the gas valve fail to shut off the

gas supply, turn off the manual gas valve to the furnace before

turning off the electrical supply.

WARNING

DEVICES ATTACHED TO THE FLUE OR VENT FOR THE

PURPOSE OF REDUCING HEAT LOSS UP THE CHIMNEY,

INCLUDING FIELD-INSTALLED DRAFT INDUCERS, HAVE

NOT BEEN TESTED AND HAVE NOT BEEN INCLUDED IN

THE DESIGN CERTIFICATION OF THIS FURNACE. WE, THE

MAN U FAC TURER, CANNOT AND WILL NOT BE RESPON-

SIBLE FOR INJURY OR DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE USE

OF SUCH UNTESTED AND/OR UNCERTIFIED DEVICES,

ACCESSORIES OR COMPONENTS.

WARNING

IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT, ALTERATION,

SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE CAN CAUSE PROPERTY

DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. FOR ASSIS-

TANCE OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONSULT A

QUALIFIED INSTALLER, SERVICE AGENCY OR THE GAS

SUPPLIER.

WARNING

OBSTRUCTION OF THE AIR VENT ON AN LP (PROPANE)

TANK REGULATOR CAN CAUSE EXPLOSION OR FIRE RE-

SULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, SEVERE PERSONAL

INJURY OR DEATH. YOUR GAS SUPPLIER SHOULD PERI-

ODICALLY INSPECT AND CLEAN THE AIR VENT SCREEN

TO PREVENT ANY OBSTRUCTION. KEEP PROTECTIVE

REGULATOR COVER IN PLACE, AS EXPOSURE TO THE

ELEMENTS CAN CAUSE ICE BUILDUP AND REGULATOR

FAILURE.

Summary of content (12 pages)

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USER’S INFORMATION MANUAL UPFLOW/DOWNFLOW/HORIZONTAL CONDENSING GAS FURNACES WARNING PROPOSITION 65: THIS FURNACE CONTAINS FIBERGLASS INSULATION. RESPIRABLE PARTICLES OF FIBERGLASS ARE KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER. EXHAUST GAS FROM THIS FURNACE CONTAINS CHEMICALS, INCLUDING CARBON MONOXIDE, KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.
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General Information 5. Any additions, changes or conversions required in order for the furnace to satisfactorily meet the application needs should be made by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier, using factory specified or approved parts. Read your WARRANTY. Contact the WARRANTOR for conversion information. This furnace was equipped at the factory for use on NATURAL GAS ONLY. Conversion to L.P. GAS requires a special kit supplied by the WARRANTOR. 6.
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! WARNING FIRE, EXPLOSION OR CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD Failure to replace with proper control could result in fire, explosion or carbon monoxide poisoning. This appliance uses NEGATIVE PRESSURE REGULATED gas control. Replace ONLY with the same model number or as specified by the manufacturer. General Information GENERAL INFORMATION (cont.
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System Operation SYSTEM OPERATION INFORMATION 1. Keep the air filters clean. Your heating system will operate more efficiently and provide better heating, more economically. 2. Arrange your furniture and drapes so that the supply air registers and the return air grilles are unobstructed. 3. Close doors and windows. This will reduce the heating load on your system. FAN-ON - Turns the blower on for continuous operation. FAN-AUTO - The blower cycles on and off with cooling or heating operation.
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FIGURE 5A BURNER COMPARTMENT - SHOWING LOCATION OF GAS CONTROLS WHITE RODGERS 2-STAGE GAS VALVE System Operation FIGURE 4 ST-A1194-09 FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING ! FIGURE 5B TYPICAL GAS VALVE WARNING IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE. NOTE: Read and follow the Safety Information, Operating Instructions and Instructions To Turn Off Gas To Appliance located on the furnace.
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! WARNING System Operation FIGURE 6 UPFLOW AND HORIZONTAL FILTER LOCATION – RECOMMEND ELECTRICAL SHOCK, FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could result in dangerous operation, serious injury, death or property damage. Improper servicing could result in dangerous operation, serious injury, death or property damage. • Before servicing, disconnect all electrical power to furnace. • When servicing controls, label all wires prior to disconnecting. Reconnect wires correctly.
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MAINTENANCE ! WARNING DISCONNECT MAIN ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE UNIT BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCE. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN CAUSE ELECTRICAL SHOCK RESULTING IN SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. ! CAUTION IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT AN ANNUAL INSPECTION OF YOUR FURNACE BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER, SERVICE AGENCY OR THE GAS SUPPLIER. FILTER MAINTENANCE Have your qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier instruct you on how to access your filters for regular maintenance.
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MAINTENANCE (cont.) ! WARNING Maintenance CHECK VENT PIPE SECTIONS FOR DETERIORATION AND CHECK JOINT FITTINGS FOR THEIR INTEGRITY. IF IT HAS BECOME DISCONNECTED OR TOXIC FUMES CAN ESCAPE INTO THE HOME AND CAUSE CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING OR DEATH. DO NOT OPERATE THIS FURNACE. APPROPRIATE SERVICE MUST BE APPLIED. 5. Be sure that the return air duct connections are physically sound, are sealed to the furnace casing and terminate outside the space containing the furnace. 6.
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