Routine Maintenance; Filter Maintenance; Combustion Area And Vent System; Removing Filters - Rheem R95P User's Information Manual

MAINTENANCE
W RNING
DISCONNECT MAIN ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE UNIT
BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCE. FAILURE TO
DO SO CAN CAUSE ELECTRICAL SHOCK RESULTING IN
SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
C UTION
DO NOT OPER TE YOUR SYSTEM FOR EXTENDED PERI-
ODS WITHOUT FILTERS.
TR INED IN THE IR M Y TEMPOR RILY LODGE IN THE
IR DUCT RUNS ND T THE SUPPLY REGISTERS. NY
RECIRCUL TED DUST P RTICLES WILL BE HE TED ND
CH RRED BY CONT CT WITH THE FURN CE HE T EX-
CH NGER. THIS RESIDUE WILL SOIL CEILINGS, W LLS,
DR PES, C RPETS, ND OTHER HOUSEHOLD RTICLES.
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT AN ANNUAL INSPECTION OF
YOUR FURNACE BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER,
SERVICE AGENCY OR THE GAS SUPPLIER.

FILTER MAINTENANCE

Have your qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier
instruct you on how to access your filters for regular mainte-
nance.
W RNING
TURN OFF ELECTRICAL POWER TO FURNACE BEFORE
REMOVING FRONT ACCESS DOOR. FAILURE TO DO SO
CAN RESULT IN ELECTRICAL SHOCK, SEVERE PER-
SONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Keep air filters clean at all times. Inspect filters on a monthly
basis and if necessary replace with a clean filter.
After filters are cleaned and returned to the filter rack, be sure fil-
ter rack door is properly reinstalled. If you are not totally sure of
this procedure, consult a qualified installer, service agency or the
gas supplier.

REMOVING FILTERS

UPFLOW FURNACE – FILTERS IN
BOTTOM OR SIDE DUCT LOCATION
1. Remove filter rack access door using a slotted screwdriver.
2. Remove disposable filter.
3. Replace with new filter.
4. Replace filter rack access door and tighten door screw.
DOWNFLOW FURNACE – FILTERS IN
TOP DUCT LOCATION
1. Remove filter rack access door using a slotted screwdriver.
2. Remove disposable filters by pushing up and in on the filters
to disengage from retaining bracket and pull filters out.
PORTION OF THE DUST EN-
3. Replace with new filters.
4. Replace filter rack access door and tighten door screw.

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

Routine maintenance to be provided by a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier ONLY.
LUBRICATION
The blower motor and induced draft motor are prelubricated by
the manufacturer and do not require further attention.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT attempt to lubricate the bearings on the
blower motor or the induced draft blower motor. Addition of lubri-
cants can reduce the motor life and void the warranty.
W RNING
DISCONNECT MAIN ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE UNIT
BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCE. FAILURE TO
DO SO CAN RESULT IN ELECTRICAL SHOCK, SEVERE
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
The blower compartment and motor should be inspected and
cleaned periodically by your qualified installer, service agency or
the gas supplier to prevent the 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 because dirty filters can restrict air-
flow and the motor depends upon sufficient air flowing across and
through it to keep from overheating
COMBUSTION AREA AND VENT
SYSTEM
1. It is recommended that an annual inspection of your furnace
be done by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas
supplier.
2. Turn OFF the electrical supply to the furnace and remove the
access doors.
3. Inspect the gas burners for dirt, rust, or scale and clean as
necessary.
W RNING
IF DIRT, RUST, SOOT OR SCALE ACCUMULATIONS ARE
PRESENT, DO NOT OPERATE THE FURNACE. INSPECT
THE HEAT EXCHANGERS FOR LEAKS. LEAKS CAN
CAUSE TOXIC FUMES TO ENTER THE HOME AND CAUSE
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING OR DEATH.
4. Inspect the the flue connection area and vent pipe. Be sure
that the vent connector is in place and slopes upward and is
physically sound, without holes or excessive corrosion.
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