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Carrier 58VLR User's Information Manual

Carrier 58VLR User's Information Manual

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WARNING: CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD
Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury or death.
Carbon Monoxide is invisible, odorless, and toxic! Carrier recommends a carbon monoxide alarm in
your home, even if you do not own a gas appliance. Locate the carbon monoxide alarm in the living
area of your home and away from gas appliances and doorways to attached garages. Follow the alarm
manufacturer's instruction included with the alarm.
NOTE TO INSTALLER: THIS MANUAL MUST BE LEFT WITH THE EQUIPMENT USER.
58VLR
OIL FURNACE
USER'S INFORMATION MANUAL FOR THE OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE OF YOUR NEW OIL-FIRED FURNACE
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WARNING: If the information in this manual
is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion could
result causing property damage, personal injury or
loss of life.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL OIL:
— Do not try to light any appliance.
— Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use
any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your fuel supplier from a
neighbor's phone. Follow the fuel supplier's
instructions.
• If you cannot reach your fuel supplier, call the
fire department.
— Installation and service must be performed by a
qualified installer, service agency or the fuel
supplier.
Do not use this furnace if any part has been under
water. Immediately call a qualified service techni-
cian to inspect the furnace and to replace any part
of the control system and any oil control which
has been under water.

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  • Page 1 Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury or death. Carbon Monoxide is invisible, odorless, and toxic! Carrier recommends a carbon monoxide alarm in your home, even if you do not own a gas appliance. Locate the carbon monoxide alarm in the living area of your home and away from gas appliances and doorways to attached garages.

  • Page 2: Welcome To A New Generation Of Comfort

    WELCOME TO A NEW GENERATION OF COMFORT Congratulations! In light of rising energy costs, the 58VLR Variable Speed Low-Boy Oil Furnace is among the soundest investments today’s homeowner can make. Your new furnace is truly a triumph of technology in home heating.

  • Page 3: Furnace Components

    Return-air plenum. Stainless steel combustion chamber. Heat exchanger designed and shaped to effi- ciently transfer heat from furnace into the home. Supply-air plenum. Fully insulated internal walls minimize heat loss. High limit control prevents overtemperature. Adjustable electronic fan control (inside) with...

  • Page 4: Important Facts

    • Do not cover the furnace, store trash or debris near it, or in any way block the flow of fresh air to the unit. • Combustion air must be clean and not contaminated with chlorine or fluorine.

  • Page 5: Steps For Starting Your Furnace

    4. Set your room thermostat to the lowest temperature setting. (See Fig. 5.) ® 5. Turn on electric power to the furnace. (See Fig. 6.) 6. Open the oil supply valve. (See Fig. 7.) 7. Check all connections to ensure there are no leaks.

  • Page 6: Shutting Down Your Furnace

    6. If the furnace is being shut down because of a mal- function, call your dealer as soon as possible. ALWAYS KEEP MAIN OIL VALVE TURNED OFF IF BURNER IS SHUT DOWN FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME.

  • Page 7: A Check-Up Checklist

    • Check and adjust combustion and draft. • Inspect all vent piping inside structure for deterioration and vent terminations outside the structure for blockage. • Check oil pipes leading to and inside of your furnace for leaks. • Inspect and clean the blower motor and wheel.

  • Page 8: Before You Requesta Service Call

    • Check for obstructions around the vent termination. If the furnace still fails to operate, call your service rep- resentative. For your convenience, record the furnace product and serial numbers on page 2. Should you ever require service, you will have ready access to the infor- mation needed by your service representative.

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