Input Voltage Requirements; Troubleshooting The Motor; Blower Wheel Replacement - Lennox EL296UH045XE36B Unit Information

B- Indoor Blower Motor
IMPORTANT
Each blower is statically and dynamically bal­
anced as an assembly before installation in the
unit.
EL296UHE units are equipped with a constant torque ECM
motor. It has a DC motor coupled to an electronic control
module both contained in the same motor housing. The
motor is programmed to provide constant torque at each of
the five selectable speed taps. Each tap requires 24 volts to
energize.

Input Voltage Requirements

The circuit is designed to be operated with AC voltage. To
enable a tap requires 12 to 33VAC. Expected current draw
will be less than 20mA.

Troubleshooting the Motor

Troubleshooting the motor is an easy process. Follow
steps below.
1- Shut off power to unit.
2- Remove input plugs P48 and P49 from motor. See fig­
ure 8 for troubleshooting procedure.
If correct voltage is present in tests 1 and 2 and motor is not
operating properly, replace motor. The motor is not field re­
pairable.
If replacing the indoor blower motor or blower wheel is nec­
essary, placement is critical. The blower wheel must be
centered in the blower housing as shown in figure 6. When
replacing the indoor blower motor the set screw must be
aligned and tightened with the motor shaft as shown in fig­
ure 7.

BLOWER WHEEL REPLACEMENT

ALIGN AND TIGHTEN SET SCREW WITH
FLAT SIDE OF MOTOR SHAFT
Set Screw
Housing Hub
Motor
Shaft
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Center Blower Wheel
in Blower Housing
FIGURE 6
FIGURE 7