Leak Check

After gas piping is completed, carefully check all piping connections (factory− and field−installed) for gas leaks. Use a leak detecting solution or other preferred means.

NOTE − If emergency shutoff is necessary, shut off the main manual gas valve and disconnect the main power to the furnace. The installer should properly label these devices.

CAUTION

Some soaps used for leak detection are corrosive to certain metals. Carefully rinse piping thoroughly af- ter leak test has been completed. Do not use matches, candles, flame or other sources of ignition to check for gas leaks.

The furnace must be isolated by closing its individual manual shut-off valve and disconnecting from from the gas supply system during any pressure testing of the gas sup- ply system at pressures greater than 1/2 psig (3.48 kPa, 14 inches w.c.).

IMPORTANT

When testing pressure of gas lines, gas valve must be disconnected and isolated. See figure 28. Gas valves can be damaged if subjected to pressures greater than 1/2 psig (3.48 kPa, 14 inches w.c.).

MANUAL MAIN

ISOLATE

SHUT−OFF VALVE

GAS VALVE

WILL NOT HOLD

FURNACE

NORMAL TEST

 

PRESSURE

 

1/8 NPT PLUG

 

CAP

FIGURE 28

Electrical

ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD)

Precautions and Procedures

CAUTION

Electrostatic discharge can affect electronic com- ponents. Take precautions during furnace installa- tion and service to protect the furnace’s electronic controls. Precautions will help to avoid control ex- posure to electrostatic discharge by putting the fur- nace, the control and the technician at the same electrostatic potential. Neutralize electrostatic charge by touching hand and all tools on an un- painted unit surface, such as the gas valve or blower deck, before performing any service procedure.

The unit is equipped with a field make−up box on the left hand side of the cabinet. The make−up box may be moved to the right side of the furnace to facilitate installation. If the make−up box is moved to the right side, clip the wire ties that bundle the wires together. The excess wire must be pulled into the blower compartment. Secure the excess wire to the existing harness to protect it from damage.

INTERIOR MAKE−UP BOX INSTALLATION

Right Side

BOX

FIGURE 29

INTERIOR MAKE−UP BOX INSTALLATION

Left side

BOX

FIGURE 30

Refer to figure 32 for schematic wiring diagram and trou- bleshooting and figure 33 for field wiring.

The power supply wiring must meet Class I restrictions. Protected by either a fuse or circuit breaker, select circuit protection and wire size according to unit nameplate.

NOTE − Unit nameplate states maximum current draw. Maximum over−current protection allowed is 15 AMP.

Holes are on both sides of the furnace cabinet to facilitate wiring.

Install a separate (properly sized) disconnect switch near the furnace so that power can be turned off for servicing.

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Lenox Lennox Merit Series Gas Furnace Upflow/Horizontal air discharge, ML180UHE Electrical, Electrostatic Discharge ESD
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Lennox Merit Series Gas Furnace Upflow/Horizontal air discharge, ML180UHE specifications

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