Carrier 58DFA instruction manual Care and Maintenance, A88486

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The ability to properly perform maintenance on this equip- ment requires certain expertise, mechanical skills, tools, and equipment. If you do not possess these, do not attempt to perform any maintenance on this equipment other than those procedures recommended in the User's Manual. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO THIS EQUIPMENT, SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

For continuing high performance and to minimize possible equip- ment failure, it is essential that periodic maintenance be performed on this equipment. Consult your local dealer as to the proper frequency of maintenance and the availability of a maintenance contract.

Turn off the gas and electrical supplies to the unit before performing any maintenance or service. Follow the operating instructions on the label attached to the furnace. A failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury.

Never store anything on, near, or in contact with the furnace, such as:

1.Spray or aerosol cans, rags, brooms, dust mops, vacuum cleaners, or other cleaning tools.

2.Soap powders, bleaches, waxes or other cleaning com- pounds, plastic or plastic containers, gasoline, kerosene, cigarette lighter fluid, dry cleaning fluids, or other volatile fluids.

3.Paint thinners and other painting compounds, paper bags or other paper products.

A failure to follow this warning could result in corrosion of the heat exchanger, fire, personal injury, or death.

The minimum maintenance that should be performed on this equipment is as follows:

1.Check and clean air filter each month or more frequently if required. Replace if torn.

2.Check blower motor and wheel for cleanliness and lubrication each heating and cooling season. Clean and lubricate as necessary.

3.Check electrical connections for tightness and controls for proper operation each heating season. Service as necessary.

As with any mechanical equipment, personal injury can result from sharp metal edges, etc., therefore, be careful when removing parts.

AIR FILTER ARRANGEMENT Ð The air filter arrangement may vary depending on the application. Refer to Table 1 or 2 for filter size information.

Table 1ÐFilter Size Information for Downflow

Furnace (In.)

FURNACE

FILTER QUANTITY

FILTER

CASING WIDTH

AND SIZE

TYPE

14-3/16

(2) 16 X 20 X 1

Cleanable

17-1/2

(2) 16 X 20 X 1

Cleanable

21

(2) 16 X 20 X 1

Cleanable

24-1/2

(2) 16 X 20 X 1

Cleanable

 

 

 

Table 2ÐFilter Size Information for Upflow

Furnace (In.)

FURNACE

FILTER QUANTITY AND SIZE

FILTER

CASING WIDTH

Side Return

Bottom Return

TYPE

14-3/16

(1) 16 X 25 X 1*

(1) 14 X 25 X 1

Cleanable

17-1/2

(1) 16 X 25 X 1*

(1) 16 X 25 X 1

Cleanable

21

(1) 16 X 25 X 1

(1) 20 X 25 X 1*

Cleanable

24-1/2

(2) 16 X 25 X 1*

(1) 24 X 25 X 1

Cleanable

 

 

 

 

*Factory provided with the furnace. Filters may be field modified by cutting as required.

AIRFLOW

INSTALLATION

POSITION

OF FILTERS

RETURN-AIR

PLENUM

ACCESS DOOR

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Fig. 3ÐFilter Positions

Never operate unit without a filter or with filter access door removed. A failure to follow this warning could result in fire, personal injury, or death.

1.Downflow

Each furnace requires 2 filters which are installed in the return-air duct. (See Fig. 3.)

To remove filters for cleaning or replacement, proceed as follows:

a.Disconnect electrical power before removing blower access door.

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Contents A92057 Safety ConsiderationsA92058 Book Catalog No Form 58D,G-3SM 11-93 Replaces 58D,G-2SM TabCare and Maintenance A88486A92178 A92179ÐCleaning Heat Exchanger Cell A91252Electrical Controls and Wiring A91249Furnace A78461A92176 IDR CFRYES