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Periodic Inspection and
Maintenance
It is recommended that the
homeowner or user make an
inspection of the furnace at least
every 90 days or more often if
desired. It is also recommended
that a qualified service agency
inspect the furnace before each
operating season the furnace is
used, both heating and air condi-
tioning, and at any time that
there is an indication of malfunc-
tion. The owner/user should not
attempt to disassemble the fur-
nace unless experienced and
qualified to do so.
FOR SAFETY – Turn off
electrical power to furnace
before
performing
service.
The furnace installation should
be examined to determine that:
1. All
flue
product
areas external to the furnace
(chimney, vent connector,
etc.) are clear and free of
obstructions,
2. The vent connector is in
place, slopes upward, and is
physically
sound
holes or excessive corrosion,
3. The return air connection is
physically sound, is sealed to
the furnace casing, and ter-
minates outside the space
containing the furnace,
4. The physical support of the
furnace is sound without
sagging and the furnace is
level, and
5. There are no obvious signs
of deterioration of the fur-
nace.
Flue Piping
Inspect the flue piping connec-
tion at the furnace and the con-
nection of the individual sections
to ensure that pipe joints have
not become disengaged and that
there are no openings, which
could allow leakage of products
of combustion. Inspect the termi-
nation of the flue outside the
structure and look for any indi-
cation of carbon or soot streaks.
The presence of any soot would
indicate a malfunction and the
cause must be determined and
corrected.
Motor Lubrication
The circulating air blower motor
and vent blower are perma-
nently lubricated and do not re-
quire periodic lubrication.
This equipment must be
serviced only by qualified
individuals specially trained
and experienced in servic-
ing of this type equipment
and related system com-
ponents,
any
systems, air conditioning,
etc. Installation and service
personnel are required to
be licensed in some areas.
Persons
carrying
should not attempt to serv-
ice this equipment.
Your Service Technician
Your furnace's best friend is
your qualified service techni-
cian. If the unit gives any indica-
without
tion of improper operation, call
your service technician. If the
service technician is allowed to
perform the normal routine care
of your furnace, he/she can
many times detect potential dif-
ficulties and make corrections
before trouble develops. Pre-
ventative maintenance of this
type will allow you to operate
the unit with a minimum of con-
cern, and at the same time will
pay for itself in added years of
comfort.
such
as
duct
not
qualified
When You Call For Service
Assistance
Very often time can be saved if
you will give the service com-
pany the MODEL and SERIAL
NUMBER of your furnace. This
will enable the company to de-
termine the specific components
used, and perhaps to better
identify the possible problem
and be better prepared if a
service call is required.
To Contact Your Service
Technician
For immediate reference, fill in
the following blanks and keep
this booklet in a safe and easily
accessible place.
COMPANY: ____________
ADDRESS: ____________
TELEPHONE: ____________
Trips and Vacations
The furnace is equipped with
controls which are designed to
shut off the furnace burners
should malfunction occur. How-
ever, it is best never to assume
that the furnace will operate un-
attended for long periods of
time, especially if there is a pos-
sibility of damage to your prop-
erty because of freezing. If you
plan to be away for an extended
period, it is suggested that ar-
rangements be made for some-
one to check the house and fur-
nace
operation
frequently.
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