Routine Maintenance; Annual Inspection; Motors; Filters - Goodman GMEC96 User's Information Manual

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OUTINE AINTENANCE
Maintenance is to be performed by a qualified service tech-
nician only. User maintenance is to be restricted to frequent
air filter changes and to ensure the warnings and notices
found elsewhere in this manual be followed. We recom-
mend that at a minimum system maintenance be performed
by a qualified service technician prior to the beginning of
each heating season, and if equipped with air conditioning,
prior to air conditioning season.
P
ERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH MAY RESULT FROM
IMPROPER MAINTENANCE PERFORMED BY UNTRAINED
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PERSONNEL ALL YOUR INSTALLING DEALER OR OTHER
QUALIFIED SERVICE COMPANIES TO PERFORM THE
MAINTENANCE INSPECTION
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O PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH DUE TO
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ELECTRIC SHOCK DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER
BEFORE SERVICING THIS UNIT
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NNUAL NSPECTION
The furnace should be inspected by a qualified installer, or
service agency at least once per year. This check should be
performed at the beginning of the heating season by a quali-
fied technician. This will insure that all furnace components
are in proper working order and that the heating system func-
tions appropriately. Particular attention should be paid to
the following items. Repair or service as necessary.
• Flue pipe system. Check for blockage and/or leakage.
Check the outside termination and the connections at
and internal to the furnace.
• Combustion air intake pipe system (where applicable).
Check for blockage and/or leakage. Check the outside
termination and the connection at the furnace.
• Heat exchanger. Check for corrosion and/or buildup
within the heat exchanger passageways.
• Burners. Check for proper ignition, burner flame, and
flame sense. Flames should extend directly outward
from burners without curling, floating or lifting off.
• Wiring. Check electrical connections for tightness and/
or corrosion. Check wires for damage.
WARNING
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WARNING
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Check the
Burner Flames for:
1. Stable, soft and blue.
2. Not curling, floating
or lifting off.
• Drainage system. Check for blockage and/or leakage.
Check hose connections at and internal to furnace.
• Filters. Check that filters are clean and in the proper
placement in the furnace or duct system.
M
OTORS
The combustion air motor and indoor blower motor are per-
manently lubricated and require no further lubrication.
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ILTERS
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O AVOID PROPERTY DAMAGE
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DEATH DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER BEFORE
REMOVING FILTERS OR PERFORMING ANY OTHER
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MAINTENANCE EVER OPERATE FURNACE WITHOUT A
FILTER INSTALLED BECAUSE DUST AND LINT WILL BUILD UP
ON INTERNAL PARTS RESULTING IN LOSS OF EFFICIENCY
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE OR POSSIBLE FIRE
A return air filter is not supplied with this furnace and cannot
be installed inside the cabinet; however, a means of filtering
all of the return air (intake) must be provided. Your installer
will supply filters at the time of installation. Become familiar
with filter location and procedures for removing, cleaning and
replacing them.
If you need assistance, contact the installer of your furnace
or another qualified servicer.
Filters must be inspected, cleaned or changed every two
months or as required. As a homeowner, it is your personal
responsibility to keep air filters clean. Remember that dirty
filters are the most common cause of inadequate heating or
cooling performance.
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ILTER EMOVAL
Depending on the installation, differing filter arrangements
can be applied. Filters can be located in a central return
grille or a side panel external filter rack (upflow only). To
remove filters from an external filter rack, follow the direc-
tions provided with external filter rack kit
Horizontal Unit Filter Removal
Filters in horizontal installations are located in the central
return register or the ductwork near the furnace.
To remove:
1. Turn OFF electrical power to furnace.
2. Remove filter(s) from the central return register or
ductwork.
3. Replace filter(s) by reversing the procedure for removal.
4. Turn ON electrical power to furnace.
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WARNING
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PERSONAL INJURY OR
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