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HORIZONTAL INDUCED-COMBUSTION

GAS FURNACE

USER'S INFORMATION MANUAL FOR THE OPERATION
AND MAINTENANCE OF YOUR NEW GAS-FIRED FURNACE
a
WARNING: If the information in this manual
is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may
result causing property damage, personal in-
jury or loss of life.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other flam-
mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not
use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the
fire department.
— Installation and service must be performed
by a qualified installer, service agency
or the gas supplier.
NOTE TO INSTALLER:
THIS MANUAL MUST BE
LEFT WITH THE
EQUIPMENT USER.
58EFB

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  • Page 1: Gas Furnace

    HORIZONTAL INDUCED-COMBUSTION 58EFB GAS FURNACE USER’S INFORMATION MANUAL FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF YOUR NEW GAS-FIRED FURNACE WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal in- jury or loss of life.
  • Page 2: Installation Data

    Take a little time now to assure its most efficient operation for years to come. * The output capacity and any representations of efficiency for this furnace are based on standard Depart- ment of Energy test procedures. MODEL 58EFB HORIZONTAL FURNACE INSTALLATION DATA SPLIT-SYSTEM Date Installed...
  • Page 3 Vent outlet. Carries vent gases from the home. Limit switch. Shuts furnace down in the event of an over- heating condition. Pressure switch. Ensures adequate flow of flue products through furnace and out vent system. Control center. MODEL 58EFB HORIZONTAL FURNACE (Unit Shown In Horizontal Left Configuration)
  • Page 4: Important Facts

    IMPORTANT FACTS Untrained personnel can perform basic maintenance functions such as cleaning and replacing air filters. All other operations Your furnace must have adequate airflow for efficient combus- must be performed by trained service personnel. Observe safety tion and safe ventilation. Do not enclose it in an airtight room or precautions in this manual, on tags, and on labels attached to the “seal”...
  • Page 5: Shutting Down Your Furnace

    STEPS FOR STARTING YOUR FURNACE 1. Set your room thermostat to the lowest temperature setting. (See Fig. 6.) ® 2. Close the external manual gas valve. (See Fig. 7.) 3. Turn off the electrical supply to the furnace. (See Fig. 8.) 8.
  • Page 6: Filtering Out Trouble

    CAUTION Although special care has been taken to minimize sharp edges, be extremely careful when handling parts or reaching into the furnace. FILTERING OUT TROUBLE (Optional Accessory) A dirty filter will cause excessive stress on the furnace blower motor and can cause it to overheat and automatically shut down. ®...
  • Page 7: Combustion Area And Vent System

    8. Reinstall the clean filter with the cross-mesh binding side 3. Inspect the vent pipe for sags, holes, cracks, or disconnec- facing the furnace blower. tions. Any horizontal vent pipe must slope upward, away 9. Replace blower door, reinstall 4 screws (see Fig. 18), and from the furnace.
  • Page 8: Before You Request A Service Call

    7310 West Morris St. Indianapolis, IN 46231 Manufacturer reserves the right to discontinue, or change at any time, specifications or designs without notice and without incurring obligations . Copyright 1998 Carrier Corporation Form: OM58-89 Replaces: OM58-77 Printed in the U.S.A.

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