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SERVICE MANUAL
NF97UM Gas Furnace
Table of Contents
Technical Specications - NF97UM.............................3
Parts Arrangement.......................................................8
Unit Components.........................................................9
Conguring Unit Size Codes .....................................17
LED Diagnostic Codes ..............................................18
Placement and Installation ........................................33
Joint Cementing Procedure.......................................34
Venting Practices.......................................................35
Vent Piping Guidelines ..............................................37
For the Province of Ontario, Horizontal Sidewall Vent
Applications Only.......................................................47
Addendum for All Provinces of Canada.....................47
Condensate Piping ....................................................48
Start-Up .....................................................................53
Heating System Service Checks ...............................54
Typical Operating Characteristics..............................58
Maintenance..............................................................59
Wiring and Sequence of Operation ...........................62
Field Wiring Applications with
Conventional Thermostat ..........................................66
Sequence of Operation and
Troubleshooting Flow Chart ......................................69
This is a safety alert symbol and should never be ignored. When you see this symbol on labels or in manuals, be alert to
the potential for personal injury or death.
Electric shock hazard.
Can cause injury or death. Before attempting
to perform any service or maintenance,
turn the electrical power to unit OFF at
disconnect switch(es). Unit may have
multiple power supplies.
WARNING
As with any mechanical equipment, contact with sharp
sheet metal edges can result in personal injury. Take
care while handling this equipment and wear gloves
and protective clothing.
CAUTION
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service
or maintenance can cause property damage, personal
injury or loss of life. Installation and service must be
performed by a licensed professional HVAC installer (or
equivalent), service agency or the gas supplier.
WARNING
NF97UM series units are high-eciency upow, horizontal
right and left) gas furnaces equipped with variable
capacity gas valve, variable speed combustion air inducer
and variable speed indoor blower motor. All models are
designed only for direct vent (dual pipe) venting system.
NF97UM units are available in heating inputs from 66,000
to 132,000 Btuh (19.3 to 38.6 kW) and cooling applications
from 2 to 5 tons (7.0 kW to 17.5 kW). Refer to Technical
Specications for proper sizing.
Units are factory-equipped for use with natural gas. Kits
are available for conversion to LPG operation. All NF97UM
units meet the California Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) Standards
and California Seasonal Eciency requirements.
All specications in this manual are subject to change.
Procedures outlined in this manual are presented as
recommendations only and do not supersede or replace
local or state codes. In the absence of local or state codes,
the guidelines and procedures outlined in this manual
(except where noted) are recommendations only and do
not constitute code.