How To Care For Your Furnace
MAINTENANCE
It is recommended that a competent serviceman perform these checks at the beginning of each heating season:
a. Burner and Control Compartments
Keep clean at all times. Clean all foreign materials from top of burner. For access to burner:
(1)Remove cabinet. (Reverse procedure outlined in "Cabinet Installation".)
(2)Shut off gas supply to furnace.
(3)Remove six (6)
(4)Carefully remove control door and burner assembly from heating element. Be careful not to damage the control door gasket.
(5)After cleaning, replace control door and burner assembly by reversing above procedure. Replace the control door gasket if its condition is in doubt.
b.Motor and Blower
For maximum motor life of optional blower, the manufacturer recommends the motor be inspected yeady, dust blown out of the ventilating holes. Oil yearly with SAE 20 high temp oil.
c.Vent System
Check vent cap and tube to be sure birds or children
have not blocked inlet air or flue openings. The flow of combustion and ventilation air must not be
obstructed. Clean or replace before using furnace.
d.Pilot Flame
See paragraph "ADJUST PILOT BURNER" under
e.Appliance Area
For better circulation and more effective heating, do not place obstructive furniture closer than 4 feet to the front of the cabinet or 2 feet to the side of the cabinet.
The appliance area must be kept clear and free from combustible material, gasoline and other flammable vapor and liquids.
WARNING
DANGER OF BODILY INJURY OR DEATH.
TURN OFF ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY AT DISCONNECT SWITCH, FUSE BOX OR SERVICE PANEL BEFORE REMOVING ANY DOORS OR AC-
CESS OR SERVICE PANELS FROM UNIT, IF EQUIPPED WITH ACCESSORY BLOWER.
f.Cabinet Finish
Clean cabinet with damp rag. Never use abrasive cleaners. Cabinets are finished in heat resistant bak-
ed enamel - DO NOT refinish with wall paint.
BURNER FLAME
Start the furnace and let it operate about 10 minutes then , look at the burner flame. Flames should be soft and blue,
see Fig. 27. If flames appear abnormal, contact your gas company.
MAIN BURNER FLAME PATTERN
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BLUE AND REAL SHARP POINTS.
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INSUFFI'CIENTAJR, LONG OPEN | INN_ CONES UGHT BLUE POINTEDTOPj |
END CONES. YELLOW IN COLOR | OUTER MANTLE UGHT BLUE. |
| PROPER FLAME 1/2" TO 3/4 I' HIGH |
TOP VIEW
PILOT - SIDE VIEW
BLUE FLAME
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END VIEW | END V1EW |
CAST IRON BURNER | CAST IRON BURNER |
LP.G. | NAT. GAS |
