Filter Cleaning; Component Location; Inspection Areas; Extended Shutdown - Thermo Pride GMA1-60D48N Installation And Service Manual

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All installations and services must be performed by qualified service personnel.
FILTER LOCATION AND CLEANING
c CAUTION: To avoid injury from moving part, hot
surfaces or electrical shock, shut off the power to
the furnace and allow the furnace to cool before
removing furnace access door to service filter.
The air filter should be inspected each month and
replaced when dirty. Replacing the air filter frequently
may prevent airborne contaminants from going through
the furnace and depositing in the furnace, duct system,
and interior of the building.
See Figure 9 for the location of the return air filter.
COMPONENT LOCATIONS
The following diagram shows a typical furnace
installation and typical position of the components
referenced in these instructions.
Figure 9

INSPECTION AREAS

IMPORTANT: For safe operation it is the
responsibility of the owner and/or user that the
burner, chimney/vent pipe, heat exchanger and
controls should be inspected every year by a
qualified heating contractor.
VESTIBULE: The furnace vestibule areas or burner
compartment should be inspected by removing front
door of the furnace and looking for signs of excessive
heat such as discoloration of components, materials
damaged from rust or corrosion, soot or carbon build-
up.
EXTERIOR OF FURNACES: The furnace exterior
should be inspected for signs of excessive heat such
as discoloration of materials or damage from rust or
corrosion.
VENT CONNECTOR: The furnace vent pipe should be
inspected for signs of rust, corrosion pitting, or holes
in the pipe. Check for leakage around seams in pipe
indicated by soot or condensate streaks.
ROOF JACKS: The furnace roof jack should be
inspected for signs of rust or corrosion, pitting or
holes, signs of excessive condensation or moisture
leaking from roof jack.

EXTENDED SHUTDOWN

If this furnace is shut down or off for an extended period
of time, several steps can be taken to help insure a
smooth and reliable start up.
ON SHUT DOWN:
1.
Close the gas supply shutoff valve(s).
2.
Turn the furnace power switch "off" and
disconnect electrical power to the
ON START-UP:
1.
Have the heating system (and furnace)
inspected and started by a qualified service
person.
2.
Set the room thermostat above room
temperature.
3.
Open all shutoff valves in the gas supply line.
4.
Turn "on" the main power at the
disconnecting switch and at the furnace
power switch to start the inducer.
5.
Follow the "BURNER OPERATION AND
ADJUSTMENT" procedure in Section K.
15
unit.

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