Combustion Area and Vent System, Service Call

COMBUSTION AREA AND VENT SYSTEM

UNIT OPERATION HAZARD

Failure to follow this warning could result in personal iniury or death.

For proper and safe operation the furnace needs air for

combustion and ventilation. Do not block or obstruct air

openings on the furnace, air opening to the area in which the furnace is installed, and the space around the furnace.

CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD

Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury or death.

If holes are found or if the vent pipe is obstructed or is not

connected, toxic fumes can escape into your home. DO NOT

OPERATE YOUR FURNACE. Call your dealer for service.

Inspect the combustion area and vent system before each heating

season. An accunmlation of dirt, soot, or rust can mean a loss of

efficiency and improper performance. Buildups on the main

burners can cause faulty firing. This "delayed ignition" is

characterized by an alarmingly loud sound.

NOTE: If your furnace makes a loud noise when the main burners are ignited, shut down the furnace and call your servicing dealer.

Use your flashlight and follow these steps for inspecting the

combustion area and vent system of your furnace:

1.Turn off electrical supply to the furnace and remove the ac- cess door. (See Fig. 6 and 7.)

2.Carefully inspect the gas burner for dirt, rust, or scale. In-

spect the elbow, flue connection area, and the vent pipe for rust.

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Fig. 20 - Burner Flame

CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD

Failure to follow this warning could result in personal iniury or death.

If dirt, rust, soot, or scale accumulations are found, call your dealer. Do not operate your furnace.

3.Inspect the vent pipe for a sag, holes, or a disconnection. A horizontal vent pipe must slope upward away from furnace.

If rusty joints or seams, or signs of water leakages are found, call your dealer for service.

4.Restore electrical power to the furnace. (See Fig. 11.)

5.Start the furnace and observe its operation. If possible, watch the burner flames. Are they burning bright blue? If

not or if you suspect some other malfunction, call your ser- vicing dealer.

6.Replace the access door. (See Fig. 10.)

BEFORE YOU REQUEST A

"SERVICE CALL"

Before you call for service, check for several easily solved problems:

•Check for sufficient airflow. Check the air filter for dirt. Check

for blocked return-air or supply-air grilles. Be sure they are

open and unobstructed. If this isn't the cause of the problem, call your servicing dealer. If your furnace isn't operating at all, check the following list for easily solved problems:

•Is your thermostat set above room temperature? Is the HEAT mode selected?

•Is the electrical power supply switch on? Is the blower access door firmly in place? Are any fuses blown? (There is a fuse on the furnace control.) Has a circuit breaker tripped?

•Is the manual shut-offvalve in the gas supply pipe leading to the furnace open? Does the lever point in the same direction that the pipe runs (open)? Or is it at a right angle to the pipe (closed)? NOTE: Before proceeding with the next checks, turn off the electrical power supply to the furnace. Remove access door.

•Is the switch on the gas valve turned to the ON position? If this

or the preceding check shows an interruption in the gas supply, make sure the gas has not been shut off for safety reasons. If nothing else seems to be wrong, follow the start-up procedures found on pages 4 and 5 of this booklet.

PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD

Failure to follow this caution may result in personal iniury.

If for some reason the vent is blocked, the draft safeguard

switch will shut off the furnace. (See Page 2 for switch

location.) The switch will automatically reset after the furnace cools off. If the furnace fails to operate, contact a qualified service agency.

Check the manual reset limit switches located on the ends of the burner enclosure (see Fig. 1 and 2). If the furnace has

experienced a high-temperature condition due to inadequate

combustion air, these switches will shut off the furnace. Reset the switches by pushing the button on the switch. If the switch trips a second time, turn off the furnace and call for service.

If your furnace still fails to operate, call your servicing dealer for

troubleshooting and repairs. Tell your dealer the model and serial numbers for your furnace. (You should have them recorded on page 10 of this booklet.) By knowing exactly which furnace you have, the dealer may be able to offer suggestions over the phone or save valuable time through knowledgeable

preparation for the service call.