Carrier A10247 User Manual

Induced Combustion Gas Furnace

Owner’s Manual

NOTE TO INSTALLER: THIS MANUAL MUST BE LETT WITH THE EQUIPMENT USER.

USER: Please read all instructions in the manual and retain

all manuals for future reference.

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A. WARNING

FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD

Failure to follow safety warnings could result in 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 near by 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.

ISO 9001:2000

Use ofthe AHRI Certified TM Mark indicates a manufacturer's participation in the program. For verification of certification for individual products, go to

www.ahridirectory.org.

Always Ask For

A. WARNING

CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD

Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury and/or death.

Carbon Monoxide is invisible, odorless, and toxic! Carrier Corp. recommends a carbon monoxide 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 garages. Follow the alarm manufacturer’s instruction included with the alarm.

A. WARNING

ELECTRICAL OPERATION HAZARD

Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury, death, or property damage.

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.

WELCOME TO TODAY’S GENERATION

OF COMFORT

Congratulations! Your new, higher efficiency gas furnace is a sound investment which will reward you and your family with years of warm memories winter after winter.

Not only is your new furnace energy efficient, it is also extremely reliable. Spend just a few minutes with this booklet to learn about the operation of your new furnace—and the small amount of maintenance it takes to keep it operating at peak efficiency. Years went into the development of your new furnace. Take a little time now to assure its most efficient operation for years to come,

FURNACE COMPONENTS

(Furnace shown in upflow position; may be used in downflow or horizontal orientation or applications. Vent Elbow may be turned to a different position, depending on type of installation)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WELCOME TO A NEW GENERATION OF COMFORT

FURNACE COMPONENTS..............................................................2

GENERAL FURNACE SAFETY

IMPORTANT FACTS .......................................................................3

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS .........................................................3

BEFORE STARTING YOUR FURNACE

STARTING YOUR FURNACE.........................................................4

SHUTTING DOWN YOUR FURNACE...........................................3

PERFORMING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE .................................6

FILTERING OUT TROUBLE COMBUSTION AREA AND VENT SYSTEM BEFORE YOU REOUEST A SERVICE CALL MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST INSTALLATION DATA

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GENERAL FURNACE SAFETY

COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, GASOLINE WARNING, , , , f

FLOOD DAMAGE WARNING.........................................................f

FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD WARNING CARBON MONOXIDE WARNING FURNACE MUST BE KEPT FREE AND CLEAR OF

INSULATING MATERIAL WARNING..........................................3

STARTING (LIGHTING) AND SHUTTING DOWN THE

FURNACE WARNING...................................................................4,3

PROPER FURNACE SHUTDOWN PROCEDURES.......................3

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE ELECTRICAL HAZARD

WARNING......................................................................................... 6

IMPROPER VENT WARNING.........................................................6

SHARP EDGES CAUTION.............................................................. 6

NO FILTER CAUTION..................................................................... 6

FILTER ROD MODIFICATION CAUTION DIRT, RUST, OR ACCUMULATION CAUTION FURNACE NEEDS AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND

VENTILATION WARNING............................................................. 8

DRAFT SAFEGUARD SWITCH CAUTION

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GAS MANIFOLD

6 8 8 9

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Fig. 1-80% AFUE Single Stage Furnace Components

Fig. 2-80% AFIJE Two-Stage Furnace Components

GAS BURNER

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IMPORTANT FACTS (DO’S AND DON’TS)

• DO: READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL.

• DO: Have your furnace and vent system inspected annually by a qualified service technician,

• DO: Inspect your filter monthly and clean or replace when needed.

• DO: Provide adequate airflow to the furnace for efficient combustion and safe ventilation.

• DO: Keep your furnace free and clear of insulating material. Some materials may be combustible. Examine the furnace area when the furnace is installed or when insulation is added,

• DO NOT: Enclose your furnace in an airtight room or seal it behind solid doors,

• DO NOT: Keep combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable liquids or vapors around your furnace,

• DO NOT: Cover your furnace in any manner.

• DO NOT: Store anything (including trash or debris) near your furnace,

• DO NOT: In any way block or restrict airflow around your furnace,

• DO NOT: In any way block or restrict airflow to your supply air and return air grills,

• DO NOT: Use your furnace room as a broom closet or a place to store any kind of chemical or cleaner.

• DO NOT: Contaminate the air used for combustion of your furnace with any kind of chemical or fumes. This could also cause heat exchangers, metal vent systems or components to deteriorate.

NOTE: These chemicals or fumes are present in many products around the home, such as: water softener salts, any type of household cleaning product, any type of laundry product, adhesives, paints, varnishes, paint strippers, waxes and plastics, etc.

During remodeling be sure the combustion air is fresh and uncontaminated. If these compounds are burned in your furnace, the heat exchangers and metal vent system may deteriorate,

NOTE: The qualified installer or agency must use only factory-authorized replacement parts, kits, and accessories when modifying this product.

This furnace contains safety devices which must be manually reset. If the furnace is left unattended for an extended period of time, have it checked periodically for proper operation. This precaution will prevent problems associated with no heat, such as frozen water pipes, etc. See “Before You Request a Service Call” section in this manual.

A. WARNING

EIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD

Failure to follow this safety warning could result in injury, death, or property damage.

Do not keep combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable liquids or vapors around your furnace.

A. WARNING

EIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD

Failure to follow safety warnings could result in personal injury, death, or property damage.

Keep insulation clear of furnace and maintain clearances shown on unit clearance label.

BEFORE STARTING YOUR FURNACE

Examine the furnace installation to determine that:

1, All flue gas carrying areas external to the furnace (i.e, chim

ney, vent connector) are clear and free of obstructions,

2, The vent connector is in place, slopes upward and is physic

ally sound without holes or excessive corrosion,

3, The return-air duct connection(s) is physically sound, is

sealed to the furnace casing, and terminates outside the space containing the furnace,

4, The physical support of the furnace is sound without sag

ging cracks, gaps, etc, around the base,

3, There are no obvious signs of deterioration of the furnace.

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

Installing and servicing heating equipment can be hazardous due to gas and electrical components. Only trained and qualified personnel should install, repair, or service heating equipment.

Untrained personnel can perform basic maintenance functions such as cleaning or replacing air filters. All other operations must be performed by trained service personnel. Observe safety precautions in this manual, on tags, and on labels attached to the furnace, and other safety precautions that may apply.

Recognize safety information. This is the safety-alert symbol , When you see this symbol on the furnace and in instructions or manuals, be alert to the potential for personal injury.

Understand the signal words DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION, These words are used with the safety-alert symbol. DANGER identifies the most serious hazards which will result in severe personal injury or death. WARNING signifies hazards which could result in personal injury or death. CAUTION is used to identify unsafe practices which would result in minor personal injury or product and property damage. NOTE is used to highlight suggestions which will result in enhanced installation, reliability or operation.

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