Use and Care Manual

Caring for Your Furnace
Care – 25
How To Care For Your Furnace
BURNER CLEANING
Check burner. If cleaning is required, contact a qualified service
technician to clean and service burner.
WARNING: Danger of bodily injury or death. Make
sure electric power and gas supply are off before
removing panels or doors, etc.
CLEANING BURNER COMPARTMENT
Because cold air is attracted to the flame during furnace
operation, a build up of lint from bedding and dust, etc., in the
burner area will occur each heating season. It is necessary to
clean this area regularly. Use a vacuum cleaner with a narrow
attachment to reach small areas. Be careful in and around the
pilot. A change in its adjustment could be made if struck during
cleaning.
WARNING: A BUILDUP OF ANY DUST, LINT OR
FOREIGN MATERIAL IN THE PRIMARY AIR
OPENING OF THE BURNER CAN INTERFERE
WITH THE PROPER AIR GAS MIXTURE AND
GAN RESULT IN A YELLOW FLAME WHICH CAN
PRODUCE CARBON MONOXIDE AND SOOT.
THIS CONDITION, IF ALLOWED TO DEVELOP,
CAN LEAD TO BODILY INJURY INCLUDING
DEATH. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT THE
BURNER(S) BE KEPT GLEAN.
TO REMOVE BURNER(S)
Disconnect gas line inside cabinet.
Refer to "Mounting Your Furnace" section (pages 16 and 17).
Check the spark gap. It must be carefully adjusted to
specifications, as illustrated (Fig. 28), for the ignition device to
function properly.
FIGURE 28 Pilot Flame & Spark Gap