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MULTIPOISE, CONDENSING

GAS FURNACE

NOTE TO INSTALLER:
This manual must be left with the equipment
user.
!
WARNING:
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could
result in serious injury, death, or property damage.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
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.
• Leave the building immediately.
• 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.
!
WARNING:
Carbon Monoxide is invisible, odorless, and toxic!
Carrier Corporation recommends a carbon mon-
oxide alarm in your home, even if you do not own
a gas appliance. Locate the carbon monoxide
alarm in the living area of your home and away
from gas appliances and doorways to attached ga-
rages. Follow the alarm manufacturer's instruc-
tion included with the alarm.
USER: Please read all instructions in
the manual and retain all manuals for
future reference.
Do not use this furnace if any part has been
under water. A flood-damaged furnace is
extremely dangerous. Attempts to use the
furnace can result in fire or explosion. A
qualified service agency should be contacted
to inspect the furnace and to replace all gas
controls, control system parts, electrical
parts that have been wet or the furnace if
deemed necessary.
58MSA

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  • Page 1: Combustible Materials, Gasoline Warning

    A flood-damaged furnace is Carbon Monoxide is invisible, odorless, and toxic! extremely dangerous. Attempts to use the Carrier Corporation recommends a carbon mon- furnace can result in fire or explosion. A oxide alarm in your home, even if you do not own qualified service agency should be contacted...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    INSTALLATION DATA ........12 WELCOME TO A NEW GENERATION MODEL 58MSA FURNACE OF COMFORT Congratulations! In light of rising energy costs, the 58MSA Mul- tipoise, Condensing Gas Furnace is among the soundest invest- GENERAL FURNACE SAFETY ments today’s homeowner can make.
  • Page 3: Furnace Components

    Condensate drain connection. Collects moisture con- densed from burned gases for disposal into home drain MODEL 58MSA FURNACE system. (Location in furnace varies) (SHOWN IN UPFLOW POSITION) Heavy-duty blower. Circulates air across the heat ex- changers to transfer heat into the home.
  • Page 4: Safety Considerations

    SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS many products around the home, such as: water softener salts, laundry bleaches, detergents, adhesives, paints, var- Recognize safety information. This is the safety-alert sym- nishes, paint strippers, waxes, and plastics. . When you see this symbol on the furnace and in •...
  • Page 5: Steps For Starting Your Furnace

    STARTING AND SHUTTING DOWN YOUR FURNACE Should the gas supply fail to shut off or if over heating occurs, shut off gas valve to the furnace before shutting of the elec- trical supply. Instead of a continuously burning pilot flame which wastes valuable energy, your furnace uses an automat- ic, hot surface ignition system to light the burners each time the thermostat starts your furnace.
  • Page 6: Shutting Down Your Furnace

    your comfort requirements. SUGGESTION: Setting the thermostat back a few degrees—and compensating for the difference with warmer clothing—can make a big difference in your fuel consumption. The few degrees at the top of your thermostat “comfort level’’ are the most costly degrees to obtain.
  • Page 7: Performing Routine Maintenance

    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 and would cause minor property or product damage.
  • Page 8: Combustion Area And Vent System

    • AIR FILTER LOCATED IN SIDE: FURNACE AIR FILTER TABLE a. Remove filter retainer from latch. (See Fig. 25.) b. Gently remove air filter and carefully turn the dirty side up (if AIR FILTER LOCATED IN BLOWER COMPARTMENT dirty) to avoid spilling dirt from the filter. (See Fig. 26.) FURNACE 5.
  • Page 9: Heading South For The Winter

    Therefore, once it has been operated, it cannot be turned off and CAUTION left off for an extended period of time when temperatures will reach 32°F or lower unless winterized. Follow these procedures If dirt, rust, soot, or scale accumulations are found, to winterize your furnace: call your dealer.
  • Page 10: Before You Request A Service Call

    • Check furnace for any obvious signs of deterioration. BEFORE YOU REQUEST A SERVICE CALL If your furnace is not operating or not performing properly, you may save the expense of a service call by checking a few things yourself before calling for service. NOTE: Record the LED status code BEFORE removing the blower access door or turning off 115-v power to the furnace.
  • Page 12: Installation Data

    Carrier Corporation 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 2003 Carrier Corporation Form: OM58-110 Replaces: OM58-105 Printed in the U.S.A.

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