Carrier 58VLR manual CHECK-UP Checklist, Furnace AIR Filter Table

1.Turn off electrical supply to furnace. (See Fig. 11.)

2.Remove blower access door in rear of furnace. (See Fig. 13.) Lift door up, then out using handle on blower access door.

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3.Remove air filters from furnace.

a.Remove filter resting in filter rack at an angle in front of blower first. Slide filter back to clear filter rack ends then lift up and out of filter rack and blower compartment. (See Fig. 14.)

b.Remove second filter lying above blower. Slide filter toward rear of furnace and out of blower compartment. (See Fig. 15.)

If you have replaced the factory-provided disposable filters with permanent washable filters, they may be cleaned if they are dirty. Wash filters in a sink, bathtub, or outside with a garden hose. Always use cold tap water. A mild liquid detergent may be used if neces- sary. Spray water through filter in the opposite direc- tion of airflow. Allow filter to dry.

6.Reinstall clean air filters by reversing procedure in item 3 above.

7.Replace blower access door. (See Fig. 16.)

8.Turn on electrical supply to furnace.

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A CHECK-UP CHECKLIST

Your furnace represents an important investment in your family’s comfort and your home’s value. To keep it performing properly and as a preventative to future problems, have a trained service specialist give your furnace a professional check-up annually. The fol- lowing checklist can be used as a guideline to proper

4. Inspect the filter. If torn, replace it.

NOTE: If filter that was shipped with furnace has been replaced with an electronic air cleaner (EAC), refer to the EAC Owner’s Manual for maintenance information.

5.The filters shipped with the furnace are disposable. If they are dirty, they must be replaced. If your fur- nace air filters need to be replaced, be sure to use the same size and type of filter that was originally sup- plied. Use the furnace filter table and compare your furnace size with the proper filter size.

FURNACE AIR FILTER TABLE

FURNACE	FILTER
CASING	QUANTITY	FILTER
DEPTH	AND SIZE	TYPE
(IN.)	(IN.)
53-3/4	(2) 12 X 20 X 1	Disposable
60-5/32	(2) 16 X 20 X 1	Disposable

service:

•Check flue and secondary tube passage ways including chimney — clean if necessary.

•Change oil filter.

•Change nozzle.

•Check and adjust combustion and draft.

•Inspect all vent piping inside structure for deterioration and vent terminations outside the structure for blockage.

•Check oil pipes leading to and inside of your furnace for leaks.

•Inspect and clean the blower motor and wheel.

•Inspect and change or clean air filters if necessary.

•Inspect all supply- and return-air ducts for obstruc- tions, air leaks, and insulation. Remedy any problem when necessary.

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