DANGER
Danger of explosion.
There are circumstances in which odorant used with LP/propane gas can lose its scent. In case of a leak, LP/propane gas will settle close to the floor and may be difficult to smell. An LP/propane leak detector should be installed in all LP applications.
Do not attempt to bleed the gas lines of air. Call your local gas provider.
Start−Up & Operation Information
WARNING
If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.
BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor.
The gas valve on the EL280UH is equipped with a gas control switch. Use only your hand to move the gas control switch. Never use tools. If the switch will not move by hand, do not try to repair it. Call a licensed professional service technician (or equivalent). Force or attempted re- pair may result in a fire or explosion.
Placing the EL280UH furnace into operation:
EL280UH units are equipped with a SureLight® ignition system. Do not attempt to manually light burners on these furnaces. Each time the thermostat calls for heat, the burn- ers will automatically light. The ignitor does not get hot when there is no call for heat on units with the SureLight® ignition system.
Operating the Gas Valve (Figures 2)
1 − STOP! Read the safety information at the beginning of this section.
2 − Set the thermostat to the lowest setting.
3 − Turn off all electrical power to the unit.
4 − This furnace is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the burners. Do not try to light the burners by hand.
5 − Remove the access panel.
6 − Move switch on gas valve to OFF. Do not force. See figure 2.
7 − Wait five minutes to clear out any gas. If you then smell gas, STOP! Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instruc- tions. If you do not smell gas go to next step.
8 − Move switch on gas valve to ON. Do not force. See figure 2.
WHITE RODGERS GAS VALVE |
GAS VALVE SHOWN IN OFF POSITION |
FIGURE 2
9 − Replace the upper access panel.
10 − Turn on all electrical power to to the unit.
11 − Set the thermostat to desired setting.
NOTE − When unit is initially started, steps 1 through 11 may need to be repeated to purge air from gas line.
12 − If the appliance will not operate, follow the instructions urning Off Gas to the Unit" and call your service tech- nician or gas supplier.
Turning Off Gas to the Unit
WARNING
If overheating occurs or if gas supply fails to shut off, shut off the manual gas valve to the appliance before shutting off electrical supply.
1 − Set the thermostat to the lowest setting.
2 − Turn off all electrical power to the unit if service is to be performed.
3 − Remove the upper access panel.
4 − Move switch on gas valve to OFF. Do not force. See figure 2.
5 − Replace the access panel.
WARNING
This furnace is designed for a minimum continuous return air temperature of 60°F (16°C) or an intermit- tent operation down to 55°F (13°C) dry bulb for cases where a night setback thermostat is used. Re- turn air temperature must not exceed 85°F (29°C) dry bulb.
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