Filtering Out Trouble - Carrier WEATHERMAKER INFINITY 58MCA User Manual

CAUTION
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Although special care has been taken to minimize
sharp edges, be extremely careful when handling
parts or reaching into the furnace.

FILTERING OUT TROUBLE

CAUTION
!
Never operate your furnace without a filter in place.
Doing so may damage the furnace blower motor.
An accumulation of dust and lint on internal parts
of your furnace can cause a loss of efficiency.
A dirty air filter will cause a loss of airflow in your duct
system. When excessive loss of airflow occurs, the furnace
may cycle on its safety controls. If this condition is left unat-
tended, the furnace will eventually lock out. It is recom-
mended that the furnace air filter be checked every 3 or 4
weeks and cleaned if necessary.
If installed with factory specified disposable media filter,
check or replace filter before each heating and cooling sea-
son. Replace disposable media filter at least once a year.
The air filter is normally located in the blower compartment.
(See Fig. 3 or 4) or in the factory-supplied filter cabinet
attached to the side or bottom of the furnace casing. If air
filter has been installed in another location, contact your deal-
er for instructions. To inspect, clean, and/or replace the air
filter(s), follow these steps:
1. Turn off electrical supply to furnace. (See Fig. 18)
2. Remove door/access panel
• AIR FILTERS(S) LOCATED IN BLOWER COMPART-
MENT
a. Remove main furnace door. (See Fig. 20)
b. Remove blower access panel. (See Fig. 21)
NOTE: It will be necessary to remove 2 screws
• AIR FILTER LOCATED IN FILTER CABINET
a. Remove filter cabinet door (See Fig. 22 and 23)
NOTE: It will be necessary to remove 1 thumbscrew
3. Remove air filter from furnace.
• AIR FILTER LOCATED IN BLOWER COMPARTMENT
BOTTOM:
a. Slide filter retainer sideways until it is free of latch. (See
Fig. 24)
b. Slide air filter out of furnace. (See Fig. 25)
• AIR FILTER(S) LOACTED IN BLOWER COMPART-
MENT SIDE:
a. Remove filter retainer from latch. (See Fig. 26.)
b. Gently remove air filter and carefully turn the dirty side up
(if dirty) to avoid spilling dirt from the filter. (see Fig. 27)
• AIR FILTER LOCATED IN FILTER CABINET:
a. Slide air filter out of furnace. Keep dirty side up (if dirty)
to avoid spilling dirt. (See Fig. 28 and 29)
4. Inspect the filter. If torn, replace it.
NOTE: If washable filter that was shipped with the furnace has
been replaced by:
a) Factory specified disposable media filter–Do not clean. If
dirty, replace only with media filter having the same part
number and size. Install with airflow direction arrow point-
ing towards blower.
b) Electronic air cleaner (EAC) – Refer to EAC Owner's
Manual for maintenance information.
5. If washable filter, wash filter (if dirty) in sink, bathtub, or out-
side with a garden hose. Always use cold tap water. A mild
liquid detergent may be used if necessary. Spray water
through filter in the opposite direction of airflow. Allow filter
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