Trane Air Handlers Gas Furnaces Furnace User Manual


 
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1. GENERALINSPECTION–Examinethefurnaceinstallation
forthefollowingitems:
a.Allueproductcarryingareasexternaltothefurnace
(i.e. chimney, vent connector) are clear and free of
obstruction.
b. The vent connector is in place, slopes upward and is
physicallysoundwithoutholesorexcessivecorrosion.
c. The return air duct connection(s) is physically sound, is
sealed to the furnace and terminates outside the space
containing the furnace.
d. The physical support of the furnace should be sound
without sagging, cracks, gaps, etc., around the base so
as to provide a seal between the support and the base.
e. There are no obvious signs of deterioration of the
furnace.
f. The burner flames are in good adjustment without
erratic flames. See illustration below.
g. Fresh air inlet and vent are not blocked and free from
obstruction. The horizontal or vertical vent and inlet
must be located at least 12 inches minimum (18 inches
inCanada)abovethenormallyexpectedsnow
accumulation level.
Contact your service agent if you feel you are uncomfortable
performing any of the inspections noted in section 1.
2. BLOWERS–Theblowersizeandspeeddetermine
the air volume delivered by the furnace. The blower
motor bearings are factory lubricated and under normal
operating conditions usually do not require servicing.
Annualcleaningoftheblowerwheelandhousingis
recommendedformaximumairoutput,andthismustbe
performed only by a qualified servicer or service agency.
3. IGNITER–Thisunithasaspecialhotsurfacedirectignition
devicethatautomaticallylightstheburners.Pleasenote
that it is very fragile and should be handled with care.
For regular dealer maintenance please refer to
www.acca.org/industry/quality
To ensure proper operation of your furnace, the
recommended dealer inspection is once a year, before the
heating season. Regular maintenance must be performed by
a qualified service professional.
The servicer should perform steps 1–9 once a year before
the heating season.
The homeowner should perform the visual inspection in step
1 monthly when cleaning the furnace filter.
Unless it is an emergency, never stop the heating system by
shutting off the main power.
If the main power to your air conditioner is ever disconnected
for more than three hours, turn off the thermostat. Then wait
for at least three more hours after the power has been restored
before turning the thermostat back on. Failure to follow this
procedure could result in damage to your furnace.
Regular Dealer Maintenance
ThefollowingwarningcomplieswithStateofCalifornialaw,Proposition65.
HAZARDOUS GASES
Exposure to fuel substances or by-products of incomplete
fuel combustion is believed by the state of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
HAZARDOUS GASES
Unit is equipped with a blower door switch which cuts power
to blower and gas valve causing shutdown when door is
removed. Unit must not be altered to allow operation with the
blower door removed. Operation with doors removed or ajar
can permit the escape of dangerous fumes. All panels must be
securely closed at all times for safe operation of the furnace.
Failure to follow this warning could result in property damage,
personal injury or death.
EXPLOSION HAZARD
In the event that electrical, fuel or mechanical failures occur,
SHUT off the gas supply at the manual gas SHUT OFF valve,
located ON THE SUPPLY GAS PIPING COMING INTO THE
FURNACE, BEFORE TURNING OFF THE electrical power to the
furnace. contact servicer.
Failure to follow this warning could result in property damage,
personal injury or death.
Do NOT touch igniter. It is extremely hot.
EXPLOSION HAZARD
Should overheating occur, or the gas supply fail to shut off, shut
off the manual gas valve to the furnace before shutting off the
electrical supply.
Failure to follow this warning could result in property damage,
personal injury or death.
FLAME