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Printed in U.S.A.440 04 4401 01 July 2012
SERVICE AND TECHNICAL
SUPPORT MANUAL
Single Stage, PSC Blower Motor
35” Tall, High Efficiency Condensing Gas Furnace
N9MSE (A Series)
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Safety Labeling and Signal Words
DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTE
The signal words DANGER, WARNING,
CAUTION, and NOTE are used to identify levels of
hazard seriousness. The signal word DANGER is
only used on product labels to signify an immediate
hazard. The signal words WARNING, CAUTION,
and NOTE will be used on product labels and
throughout this manual and other manual that may
apply to the product.
DANGER− Immediate hazards which will result in
severe personal injury or death.
WARNING− Hazards or unsafe practices which
could result in severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION − Hazards or unsafe practices which
may result in minor personal injury or product or
property damage.
NOTE − Used to highlight suggestions which will
result in enhanced installation, reliability, or
operation.
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WARNING
Signal Words in Manuals
The signal word CAUTION is used throughout
this manual in the following manner:
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CAUTION
Signal Words on Product Labeling
Signal words are used in combination with
colors and/or pictures or product labels.
The signal word WARNING is used throughout
this manual in the following manner:
Safety−alert symbol
When you see this symbol on the unit and in
instructions or manuals, be alert to the
potential for personal injury.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
START−UP, ADJUSTMENT, AND SAFETY CHECK4...........
PRIME CONDENSATE TRAP WITH WATER4.................
PURGE GAS LINES4......................................
ADJUST TEMPERATURE RISE10............................
ADJUST BLOWER OFF DELAY (HEAT MODE)11..............
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SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service,
maintenance, or use can cause explosion, fire, electrical shock,
or other conditions which may cause death, personal injury, or
property damage. Consult a qualified installer, service agency,
or your distributor or branch for information or assistance. The
qualified installer or agency must use factory−authorized kits or
accessories when modifying this product. Refer to the individual
instructions packaged with the kits or accessories when
installing.
Follow all safety codes. Wear safety glasses, protective clothing,
and work gloves. Use quenching cloth for brazing operations.
Have fire extinguisher available. Read these instructions
thoroughly and follow all warnings or cautions included in
literature and attached to the unit. Consult local building codes,
the current editions of the National Fuel Gas Code (NFCG)
NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1, and the National Electrical Code (NEC)
NFPA 70.
In Canada refer to the current editions of the National standards
of Canada CAN/CSA−B149.1 and .2 Natural Gas and Propane
Installation Codes, and Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22.1.
Recognize safety information. This is the safety−alert symbol
. When you see this symbol on the unit and in instructions or
manuals, be alert to the potential for personal injury.
Understand these 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 may 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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WARNING
PERSONAL INJURY, AND/OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE HAZARD
Failure to carefully read and follow this warning could
result in equipment malfunction, property damage,
personal injury and/or death.
Installation or repairs made by unqualified persons could
result in equipment malfunction, property damage,
personal injury and/or death.
The information contained in this manual is intended for
use by a qualified service technician familiar with safety
procedures and equipped with proper tools and test
instruments.
Installation must conform with local building codes and
with the Natural Fuel Gas Code (NFCG) NFPA 54/ANSI
Z223.1, and National standards of Canada
CAN/CSA−B149.1 and .2 Natural Gas and Propane
Installation Codes.
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WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Failure to follow this warning could cause personal
injury or death.
Before performing service or maintenance operations
on unit, always turn off main power switch to unit and
install lockout tag. Unit may have more than one power
switch.
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WARNING
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING AND FIRE
HAZARD
Failure to follow safety warnings could result in personal
injury, death, and/or property damage.
This furnace is not designed for use in mobile homes,
trailers or recreational vehicles.
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CAUTION
CUT HAZARD
Failure to follow this caution may result in damage
personal injury.
Sheet metal parts may have sharp edges or burrs. Use
care and wear appropriate protective clothing, safety
glasses and gloves when handling parts and servicing
furnaces.
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START−UP CHECK SHEET
For PSC Models N9MSE
(This sheet is optional. Keep for future reference.)
Date of Start−Up:
Dealer Name:
Address:
City, State(Province), Zip or Postal Code:
Phone:
Owner Name:
Address:
City, State(Province), Zip or Postal Code:
Model Number:
Serial Number:
Setup Checks
Check the box when task is complete.
All Electrical Connections Tight?
Have hoses been relocated for furnace U/D/H application?
Condensate Drain Connected?
Condensate Drain Trapped?
Manual Gas Shut−off Upstream of Furnace/Drip Leg
Gas Valve turned ON?
Type of Gas: Natural: Propane:
Filter Type and Size:
Check in box the Blower OFF Delay Jumper Heating Position
for Fan “Time OFF” Setting:
1 and 22 and 33 and 45 and 6
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Calculated Input (BTU) Rate: (See Checks and Adjustments
Section).
Heating Check
Measured Line Pressure During Heat:
Measured Manifold Pressure: Heat
Temperature of Supply Air: Heat
Temperature of Return Air:
Temperature Rise (Supply − Return): Heat
In Rise Range (see furnace rating plate)?
Static Pressure (Ducts) High Heat: Supply
Return
The Blower Speed Tap used for: Heat
Optional Check: CO?
CO2?
Cooling Check
Temperature of Supply Air:
Temperature of Return Air:
Temperature Difference:
Static Pressure (Ducts) Cooling: Supply
Return
The Blower Speed Tap used for: Cooling
Dealer Comments:
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START−UP, ADJUSTMENT, AND SAFETY
CHECK
General
1. Furnace must have a 115-v power supply properly
connected and grounded.
NOTE: Proper polarity must be maintained for 115-v wiring.
Control status indicator light flashes rapidly and furnace does
not operate if polarity is incorrect or if the furnace is not
grounded.
2. Thermostat wire connections at terminals R, W, G, and Y
must be made at 24-v terminal block on furnace control.
3. Natural gas service pressure must not exceed 0.5 psig
(14- in. w.c., 1125 Pa), but must be no less than 0.16
psig (4.5-in. w.c., 350 Pa).
4. Blower door must be in place to complete 115-v electrical
circuit and supply power to the furnace components.
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CAUTION
UNIT OPERATION HAZARD
Failure to follow this caution may result in intermittent unit
operation or performance satisfaction.
These furnaces are equipped with a manual reset limit
switch in burner assembly. This switch opens and shuts off
power to the gas valve if an overheat condition (flame
rollout) occurs in the burner assembly/enclosure. Correct
inadequate combustion−air supply, improper gas pressure
setting, improper burner or gas orifice positioning, or
improper venting condition before resetting switch. DO
NOT jumper this switch.
Before operating furnace, check flame rollout manual reset
switch for continuity. If necessary, press button to reset switch.
EAC (115vac) terminal is energized whenever blower operates.
HUM (24vac) terminal is only energized the draft inducer is
energized in heating.
Prime Condensate Trap with Water
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WARNING
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD
Failure to follow these warnings could result in personal
injury or death.
Failure to use a properly configured trap or NOT
water-priming trap before operating furnace may allow
positive pressure vent gases to enter the structure through
drain tube. Vent gases contain carbon monoxide which is
tasteless and odorless.
1. Remove upper and middle collector box drain plugs
opposite of the condensate trap. (See Figure 1)
2. Connect field-supplied 5/8-in. (16 mm) ID tube with
attached funnel (see Figure 1) to upper collector box
drain connection.
3. Pour one quart (liter) of water into funnel/tube. Water
should run through collector box, overfill condensate
trap, and flow into open field drain.
5. Connect field-supplied 5/8-in. (16 mm) ID tube to middle
collector box drain port.
6. Pour one quart (liter) of water into funnel/tube. Water
should run through collector box, overfill condensate
trap, and flow into open field drain.
7. Remove funnel and tube from collector box and replace
collector box drain plug.
Figure 1Priming Condensate Drain
Representative drawing only, some models may vary in appearance.
L11F065
Purge Gas Lines
If not previously done, purge the lines after all connections
have been made and check for leaks.
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FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury,
death, and/or property damage.
Never purge a gas line into a combustion chamber. Never
test for gas leaks with an open flame. Use a commercially
available soap solution made specifically for the detection
of leaks to check all connections. A fire or explosion may
result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of
life.
WARNING
Adjustments
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FIRE HAZARD
Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury,
death and/or property damage.
DO NOT bottom out gas valve regulator adjusting screw.
This can result in unregulated manifold pressure and result
in excess overfire and heat exchanger failures.
FURNACE DAMAGE HAZARD
Failure to follow this caution may result in reduced furnace
life.
DO NOT redrill orifices. Improper drilling (burrs,
out−of−round holes, etc.) can cause excessive burner
noise and misdirection of burner flames. This can result in
flame impingement of heat exchangers, causing failures.
(See Figure 2)
WARNING
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CAUTION
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Figure 2Orifice Hole
BURNER
ORIFICE
A93059
For proper operation and long term reliability the furnace input
rate must be within +/−2 percent of input rate on furnace rating
plate, or as adjusted for altitude.
The gas input rate on rating plate is for installation at altitudes
up to 2000 ft. (610 M).
NOTICE
The NATURAL GAS manifold pressure adjustments in Table 3
compensate for BOTH altitude AND gas heating value. DO
NOT apply an additional de−rate factor to the pressures shown
in Table 3. The values in this Table and NOT referenced to sea
level; they are AS−MEASURED AT ALTITUDE.
The heating content of natural gas at altitude may already
provide for a reduction in capacity or altitude. Refer to Table 3.
No adjustments to the furnace may be necessary at altitude for
certain gas heating values.
Refer to the instructions provided in the factory-specified
LP/Propane conversion kit for instructions for setting gas
manifold pressures for LP/Propane applications.
In the USA, the input rating for altitudes above 2000 ft. (610 M)
must be reduced by 2 percent for each 1000 ft. (305 M) above
sea level refer to Table 1. The natural gas manifold pressures
in Table 3 adjust for BOTH altitude and natural gas heating
value.
In Canada, the input rating must be reduced by 5 percent for
altitudes of 2000 ft. to 4500 ft. (610 to 1372 M) above sea level.
The natural gas manifold pressures in Table 3 adjust for BOTH
altitude and natural gas heating value.
NOTE: For Canadian altitudes of 2000 to 4500 ft. (610 to 1372
M), use USA altitudes of 2001 to 3000 ft. (611 to 914 M) in
Table 3.
To adjust manifold pressure to obtain the proper input rate, first,
determine if the furnace has the correct orifice installed. At
higher altitudes or different gas heat contents, it may be
necessary to change the factory orifice to a different orifice.
Tables have been provided in the furnace Service and
Technical Manual to match the required orifice to the manifold
pressure to the heat content and specific gravity of the gas. To
do this:
1. Obtain average yearly gas heat value (at installed
altitude) from local gas supplier.
2. Obtain average yearly gas specific gravity from local gas
supplier.
3. Find installation altitude range for your installation in the
manifold pressure tables in Table 3.
4. Find closest natural gas heat value and specific gravity in
Table 3. Follow heat value and specific gravity lines to
point of intersection to find orifice size and low-and
high-heat manifold pressure settings for proper
operation.
5. Check and verify burner orifice size in furnace. NEVER
ASSUME ORIFICE SIZE. ALWAYS CHECK AND
VERIFY.
NOTICE
If orifice hole appears damaged or it is suspected to have been
redrilled, check orifice hole with a numbered drill bit of correct
size. Never redrill an orifice. A burr−free and squarely aligned
orifice hole is essential for proper flame characteristics.
6. Replace orifice with correct size, if required by Table 3.
Use only factory−supplied orifices. See EXAMPLE 1.
EXAMPLE 1:
0 - 2000 ft. (0 - 609.6M) altitude
Heating value = 1050 Btu/cu ft.
Specific gravity = 0.62
Therefore: Orifice No. 44
(Furnace is shipped with No. 44 orifices. In this example, all
main burner orifices are the correct size and do not need to be
changed to obtain proper input rate.)
Manifold pressure: 3.4-in. w.c. (847 Pa).
NOTE: To convert gas manifold Table pressures to Pascals,
multiply the in.w.c. value by 249.1 Pa/in. w.c. (1 in. wc. = 249.1
Pa).
Table 1Altitude Derate Multiplier for USA
ALTITUDE
FT. (M)
0–2000
(0−610)
2001–3000
(610−914)
3001–4000
(914−1219)
4001–5000
(1219−1524)
5001–6000
(1524−1829)
6001–7000
(1829−2134)
7001–8000
(2134−2438)
8001–9000
(2438−2743)
9001–10,000
(2743−3048)
* Derate multiplier factors are based on midpoint altitude for altitude range.
NOTE: For Canadian altitudes of 2000 to 4500 ft. (610 to
1372 M), use USA altitudes of 2001 to 3000 ft. (610 to 914
M)
Check Inlet Gas Pressure
The inlet gas pressure must be checked with the furnace
operating in maximum heat. This is necessary to make sure the
inlet gas pressure does not fall below the minimum pressure of
4.5 in. w.c.
1. Make sure the gas supply is turned off to the furnace and
at the electric switch on the gas valve.
2. Remove the 1/8 in. NPT plug from the inlet pressure tap
on the gas valve.
3. Connect a manometer to the inlet pressure tap on gas
valve.
4. Turn on furnace power supply.
PERCENT
OF DERATE
01.00
4−60.95
6−80.93
8−100.91
10−120.89
12−140.87
14−160.85
16−180.83
18−200.81
DERATE MULTIPLIER
FACTOR*
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5. Turn gas supply manual shutoff valve to ON position.
6. Turn furnace gas valve switch to ON position.
7. Jumper R and W thermostat connections at the furnace
control board.
8. When main burners ignite, confirm inlet gas pressure is
between 4.5 in. w.c. (1125 Pa) and 13.6 in. w.c. (3388
Pa).
9. Remove jumper across thermostat connections to
terminate call for heat. Wait until the blower off delay is
completed.
10. Turn furnace gas valve electric switch to OFF position.
11. Turn gas supply manual shutoff valve to OFF position.
12. Turn off furnace power supply.
13. Remove manometer from the inlet pressure tap of the
gas valve.
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WARNING
FIRE HAZARD
Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury,
death, and/or property damage.
Re−install manifold pressure tap plug in gas valve to
prevent gas leak.
14. Apply pipe dope sparingly to end of inlet gas pipe plug
and re−install in the gas valve.
Adjust Manifold Pressure
1. Adjust manifold pressure to obtain proper gas input rate.
(See Figure 3)
a. Turn gas valve ON/OFF switch to OFF.
b. Remove manifold pressure tap plug from gas valve.
c. Connect a water column manometer or similar device
to manifold pressure tap.
d. Turn gas valve ON/OFF switch to ON.
e. Manually close blower door switch.
f. Jumper R and W thermostat connections on control
to start furnace. (See Figure 4)
g. Remove regulator adjustment cap from gas valve
pressure regulator (See Figure 3) and turn adjusting
screw (3/16 or smaller flat−tipped screwdriver)
counterclockwise (out) to decrease input rate or
clockwise (in) to increase input rate.
NOTICE
DO NOT set low−heat manifold pressure less than 2.8−in. w.c.
(697 Pa) or more than 3.8−in. w.c. (947 Pa) for natural gas. If
required manifold pressure is outside this range, change main
burner orifices.
h. When correct input is obtained, replace cap that
conceal gas valve regulator adjustment screw. Main
burner flame should be clear blue, almost transparent
(See Figure 13)
i. Remove jumper R to W.
Figure 3
1/2” NPT Inlet
1/8” NPT Inlet
Pressure Tap
Redundant Automatic Gas Valve
(Single Stage)
ON/OFF Switch
Regulator Seal Cap
Regulator Adjustment
Regulator Seal Cap under Cap
1/8” NPT Manifold
Pressure Tap
1/2” NPT Outlet
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2. Verify natural gas input rate by clocking meter.
NOTE: Contact your HVAC distributor or gas supplier for metric
gas meter Tables, if required.
a. Turn off all other gas appliances and pilots served by
the meter.
b. Jumper R to W.
c. Run furnace for 3 minutes.
d. Measure time (in sec) for gas meter to complete 1
revolution and note reading. The 2 or 5 cubic feet dial
provides a more accurate measurement of gas flow.
e. Refer to Table 2 for cubic ft. of gas per hr.
f. Multiply gas rate cu ft./hr by heating value (Btuh/cu
ft.) to obtain input. If clocked rate does not match
required input from Step 1, increase manifold
pressure to increase input or decrease manifold
pressure to decrease input. Repeat steps b through e
until correct input is achieved. Re−install regulator
seal cap on gas valve.
g. If clocked rate does not match required input from
Step 1, increase manifold pressure to increase input
or decrease manifold pressure to decrease input.
Repeat steps b through e of Step 1 until correct heat
input is achieved. Re--install regulator seal cap on
gas valve.
Restore furnace to normal operating condition.
3.
a. Turn gas valve ON/OFF switch to OFF.
b. Remove water column manometer or similar device
from manifold pressure tap.
c. Replace manifold pressure tap plug to gas valve.
d. Turn gas valve ON/OFF switch to ON.
e. Check for gas leaks and verify furnace operation
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WARNING
FIRE HAZARD
Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury,
death, and/or property damage.
Reinstall manifold pressure tap plug in gas valve to prevent
gas leak.
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Figure 4Example of Single Stage Furnace Control for PSC Blower Motor
J2 JUMPER
24ïV THERMOSTAT
TERMINALS
3ïAMP FUSE
LED OPERATION &
DIAGNOSTIC LIGHT
115 ïVAC (L2) NEUTRAL
CONNECTIONS
COM/BLUE
NEUTRAL
L2
BLW
HEAT
OFFïDELAY
90 150
J2
24VAC
24VAC/RED
HUM
TWINNING AND/OR
COMPONENT TEST
TERMINAL
120 180
HUMIDIFIER TERMINAL
(24ïVAC 0.5 AMP MAX)
TRANSFORMER 24ïVAC
CONNECTIONS
P1 ï LOW VOLTAGE MAIN
HARNESS CONNECTOR
EAC 1 AMP
L1
BLOWER SPEED
SELECTION TERMINALS
SPARE1
SPARE1
SPARE2
SPARE3
SPARE2
SPARE3
115 VAC
(L1) LINE
VOLTAGE
CONNECTION
XFMR
HUM
HUMIDIFIER
TERMINAL
115 ïVAC
P2
IND
HSI
P2ïHOT SURFACE IGNITOR (HSI) & INDUCER
MOTOR (IND) CONNECTOR
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