Maintenance - Rheem 801S Series Installation Instructions Manual

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE
THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE INTENDED AS AN AID TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL FOR PROPER IN-
STALLATION, ADJUSTMENT AND OPERATION OF THIS
UNIT. READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BE-
FORE ATTEMPTING INSTALLATION OR OPERATION.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RE-
SULT IN IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT,
SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN
DO NOT OPERATE THE SYSTEM FOR EXTENDED PE-
RIODS WITHOUT FILTERS. A PORTION OF THE DUST
ENTRAINED IN THE AIR MAY TEMPORARILY LODGE
IN THE AIR DUCT RUNS AND AT THE SUPPLY REGIS-
TERS. ANY RECIRCULATED DUST PARTICLES WILL
IMPORTANT: DO NOT attempt to lubricate the bearings on
the blower motor or the induced draft blower motor. Addi-
tion of lubricants can reduce the motor life and void the
warranty.
The blower motor and induced draft blower motor are per-
manently lubricated by the manufacturer and do not re-
quire further attention.
It is recommended that the blower motor and induced draft
blower motor be cleaned periodically by a qualified in-
staller, service agency, or the gas supplier to prevent the
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FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK, CARBON MONOXIDE POI-
SONING, EXPLOSION, PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL
INJURY OR DEATH.
DISCONNECT MAIN ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE
UNIT BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCE.
FAILURE TO DO SO CAN CAUSE ELECTRICAL
SHOCK RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH.
BE HEATED AND CHARRED BY CONTACT WITH THE
FURNACE HEAT EXCHANGER. THIS RESIDUE WILL
SOIL CEILINGS, WALLS, DRAPES, CARPETS AND
OTHER HOUSEHOLD ARTICLES.
possibility of overheating due to an accumulation of dust
and dirt on the windings or on the motor exterior. And, as
suggested elsewhere in these instructions, the air filters
should be kept clean. Dirty filters can restrict airflow. The
motor depends upon sufficient air flowing across and
through it to keep from overheating.