Thermo Products chx-3 75n, 100n, 125n operation manual

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This and the previous page contain reproductions of the various warning and instruction labels placed on the Thermo Pride Two Stage Condensing Gas Furnaces. Please read and comply with the contents of these labels.

All installations and services must be performed by qualified service personnel.

This and the previous page contain reproductions of the various warning and instruction labels placed on the Thermo Pride Two Stage Condensing Gas Furnaces. Please read and comply with the contents of these labels.

The following safety information should be read, understood, and followed by the installer.

WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

A. This appliance does not have a pilot. It is equipped with a hot surface igniter that automatically lights the burner. Do not try to light the burner by hand.

B. BEFORE OPERATING smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the base of unit because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor or ground.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS ? Do not try to light any appliance.

? Do not touch any electric 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.

C. Use only your hand to move the gas control switch. Never use tools. If the switch will not move by hand, don't try to repair it, call a qualified service technician. Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion.

D.Do not use this appliance if any part has been underwater. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas

control which has been underwater.

1. STOP! Read the safety information above on this label.

2. Set the thermostat to the lowest setting.

3. Turn off all electric power to the appliance.

4. This appliance is equipped with a hot surface igniter that automatically lights the burner. Do not try to light the burner by hand.

5. Move the gas control switch to the "OFF" position.

6. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including near the floor or ground. If you smell gas, STOP! Follow "B" in the safety information above on this label. If you don't smell gas, go to the next step.

7. Move the gas control switch to the "ON" position.

8. Turn on all electric power to the appliance.

9. Set thermostat to desired setting, and, if equipped, set the operating mode to "HEAT".

10.If appliance will not operate, follow the instructions "To Turn Off Gas To Appliance" and call your service technician or gas supplier.

1.Set thermostat to lowest setting, and, if equipped, set the operating mode to "COOL" or "OFF".

2. If service is to be performed, turn off all electric power to the appliance.

3. To turn off gas control valve, remove the burner compartment cover. 4. Move the gas control switch to the "OFF" position.

5. Replace the burner compartment cover.

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Contents INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL MODELS FOR USE WITH NATURAL GAS OR LP GAS PROPANECHX3-75N CDX3-75N CHX3-100N CDX3-100N CHX3-125N CDX3-125NI. SAFETY INFORMATION This and the previous page contain reproductions of the various warning and instruction labels placed on the Thermo Pride Two Stage Condensing Gas Furnaces. Please read and comply with the contents of these labels 1.A windows be opened The CHX3/CDX3 furnace models are sealed combustion design, which does not require an air shutter adjustment air shutters are not used for proper flame characteristics. Burner box access cover must always be secured with all screws in place and tightened before operating furnace INDEX SECTIONBEGINNING PAGE II. FURNACE SPECIFICATIONS CDX3 SERIES INSTALLATION PARTS PACKAGES – CHX3-75 INSTALLATION PARTS PACKAGES – CDX3-75 Grounding instructions III. GENERAL INSTALLATION B1. CDX3 HORIZONTAL APPLICATION B. FURNACE LOCATIONFigure PVC Pipe Designation Maximum Quantity of Elbows Outside Combustion Air Intake RH view E.Direct Venting Through a Sidewallc.The vent terminal shall not be located •near soffit vents, crawl space vents, or other areas where condensate or water vapor could create a nuisance, hazard, or cause property damage, and Page E1. Single-PipeSidewall Venting Option 5.Optional Direct Vent Terminations Install these optional kits according to the instructions provided with each kit. The location and clearance requirements are identical to those of the standard vent terminations described in this manual 1.Figures 6B, 7, and 8 follow depicting typical exhaust vent and air intake connections for the furnace model series CHX3 and the CDX3, respectively, as well as a list of required parts to correctly install each system Applications Applications leading away from the furnace must be composed of 3-inchdiameter PVC pipe and pipe fittings only. Refer to item E in Figure 3. Connecting The Combustion Air Intake Piping Figure 14. TRAP ASSEMBLY MOUNTED ON CHX3 I.CONDENSATE DRAIN LINE AND TRAP ASSEMBLYFigure 15. TRAP ASSEMBLY MOUNTED ON CDX3 2.Determine on which side of furnace the condensate disposal line is to be run NOTICE: On CHX3/CDX3’s this must be the same side as the flue outlet or bottom of unit. Attach the condensate trap to the furnace casing using the #8x3/4” sheet metal screws provided in the parts package. Pilot holes are provided on both sides of the casing for mounting J. GENERAL GAS PIPING J1. REQUIREMENTS AND SIZING OF DUCT WORK Figure 18A TABLE 2A K. FILTERS 1. CHX3 MODELS: HIGHBOYS Figure2. CDX3 MODELS: COUNTERFLOWS Figure L. WIRING Table 4A Time S7 DIP SwitchSwitch Settings Options2-StageBlower Settings from factory Table 4C IV. STARTING THE UNIT A. SEQUENCE OF OPERATIONS FLAME MUST BE DETECTED IF THERMOSTAT W2 CONTACTS ARE CLOSED OTHERWISE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS B. INITIAL START UPB.Gas flowrate by clocking gas meter C. Measuring And Adjusting Heat Input RateObserve the following precautions when measuring A.Burner manifold pressure with a pressure gaugeNOTICE: A U-tubemanometer, measuring pressure in inches of water column, is recommended for all gas pressure measurements. However, an aneroid pressure gauge, in good working condition, capable of reading pressure changes of 0.05 in. W.G., or less, that was recently calibrated within the last year, is a satisfactory alternate. These two 2 devices will be considered as equivalent and interchangeable. Either device is referred to below as a “pressure gauge” Heat input rate in BTUH = Figure Checking The Burner Flame 21.Go to Checkout Procedure belowCheckout Procedure TABLE 6 - CONVERTING GAS FLOW RATE V. INSTALLERS INSTRUCTIONS TO USER D. FURNACE CHECKOUT PROCEDUREFigure VI. TROUBLESHOOTING Power must be disconnected before servicing DIAGNOSTIC FEATURESTROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE IS INDUCER RUNNING ON LOW SPEED? YES DOES THE HOT DO BURNERS STAY LIT PAST PROOF OF FLAME CHECK? REPLACE THE 50V51-843CONTROL CHECK FOR 24 VOLTS Appendix –AReplacement Parts List Page Page Page Appendix – B Wiring Diagrams