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USER’S INFORMATION MANUAL

UPFLOW, DOWNFLOW, UPFLOW/HORIZONTAL & HORIZONTAL

ONLY INDUCED DRAFT GAS FURNACES

ecognize this symbol as an indication of Important Safety Information!

— Do not store or use gasoline or other

flammable vapors and liquids, or other

combustible materials in the vicinity of

this or any other appliance.

— 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.

• 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.

• Do not rely on smell alone to detect

leaks. Due to various factors, you may

not be able to smell fuel gases.

• A U. L. recognized fuel gas and CO

detector(s) are recommended in all

applications, and their installation should

be in accordance with the

manufacturer’s recommendations and/or

local laws, rules, regulations or codes.

— Installation and service must be

performed by a qualified installer,

service agency or the gas supplier.

If the information in this manual is not followed exactly,

a fire or explosion may result, causing property

damage, personal injury or loss of life.

WARNING

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

FOR YOUR SAFETY

IMPORTANT: READ THESE

INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY

BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE

THIS FURNACE.

This furnace has been designed to

give you many years of efficient,

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.

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 MANUFAC-

TURER, CANNOT AND WILL NOT BE

RESPONSIBLE FOR INJURY OR

DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE USE OF

SUCH UNTESTED AND/OR

UNCERTIFIED DEVICES,

ACCESSORIES OR COMPONENTS.

SAFETY

IMPROPER INSTALLATION,

ADJUSTMENT, ALTERATION,

SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE CAN

CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE,

PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

FOR ASSISTANCE OR ADDITIONAL

INFORMATION CONSULT A

QUALIFIED INSTALLER, SERVICE

AGENCY OR THE GAS SUPPLIER.

OBSTRUCTION OF THE AIR VENT

ON AN LP (PROPANE) TANK

REGULATOR CAN CAUSE

EXPLOSION OR FIRE RESULTING IN

PROPERTY DAMAGE, SEVERE

PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

YOUR GAS SUPPLIER SHOULD

PERIODICALLY 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.

CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE

SAFETY RULES:

1. Combustible material must not be

placed on or against the furnace

jacket. The area around the

urnace 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.

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. A furnace needs an adequate

supply of combustion and

ventilation air for proper and safe

operation. Do not block or obstruct

air openings on the furnace or air

openings supplying the area where

the furnace is installed. Do not

store anything around the furnace

that could block the flow of fresh air

to the unit. Your installation may

WARNING

Summary of content (8 pages)

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USER’S INFORMATION MANUAL UPFLOW, DOWNFLOW, UPFLOW/HORIZONTAL & HORIZONTAL ONLY INDUCED DRAFT GAS FURNACES ! Recognize this symbol as an indication of Important Safety Information! WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result, causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. ! ! FOR YOUR SAFETY — Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids, or other combustible materials in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
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receive air from the inside heated space., from the outside, from the attic or crawl space. Whenever adding insulation, be sure the air supply openings are not covered. 7. Do not use this furnace if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier to inspect the furnace and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water.
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• Install the unit in a level position to ensure proper condensate drainage. Make sure unit is level in both directions within 1/8”. • Install the unit in accordance with any local code which may apply and the national codes. Latest editions are available from: “National Fire Protection Association, Inc., Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.” These publications are: • ANSI/NFPA No. 70-(Latest Edition) National Electrical Code. • NFPA90A Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilating Systems.
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TO TURN OFF GAS TO THE APPLIANCE 1. Set the thermostat to the lowest setting. 8. Turn on the gas to the main burners by moving the gas control lever (switch) from the “OFF” to the “ON” position. 9. Replace the control door. 2. Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed. 10. Turn on all electric power to the appliance. 3. Remove the control door. 11. Set the thermostat to the desired setting. 4.
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Figure 4. Upflow Filter Location Figure 5. Upflow Side Filter Installation UPFLOW FILTER SIZES FURNACE WIDTH 14ⴖ 171⁄2ⴖ 21ⴖ 241⁄2ⴖ INPUT BTUH (K’s) 45 & 50 67, 75 & 100 100 125 & 150 SIZE BOTTOM SIDE 121⁄4ⴖ x 25ⴖ 153⁄4ⴖ x 25ⴖ 153⁄4ⴖ x 25ⴖ 153⁄4ⴖ x 25ⴖ 191⁄4ⴖ x 25ⴖ 153⁄4ⴖ x 25ⴖ 223⁄4ⴖ x 25ⴖ 153⁄4ⴖ x 25ⴖ QTY. 1 1 1 1 Figure 6. Downflow Filters Installation DOWNFLOW FILTER SIZES FURNACE WIDTH 14ⴖ 171⁄2ⴖ 21ⴖ 241⁄2ⴖ INPUT BTUH (K) 45 & 50 67, 75 & 100 100 125 & 150 SIZE QTY.
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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Routine maintenance to be provided by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier ONLY. LUBRICATION The blower motor and induced draft motor are prelubricated by the manufacturer and do not require further attention. ! WARNING DISCONNECT MAIN ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE UNIT BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCE. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN ELECTRICAL SHOCK, SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
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