
10 UH1-H-SF-1E
Service Facts
PERIODIC SERVICING REQUIREMENTS
1. GENERAL INSPECTION — Examine the furnace installa-
tion annually for the following items:
a. All flue product carrying areas external to the furnace
(i.e. chimney, vent connector) are clear and free of
obstruction. A vent screen in the end of the vent (flue)
pipe must be inspected for blockage annually.
b. The vent connector is in place, slopes upward and is
physically sound without holes or excessive corrosion.
c. The return air duct connection(s) is physically sound, is
sealed to the furnace and terminates outside the space
containing the furnace.
d. The physical support of the furnace should be sound
without sagging, cracks, gaps, etc., around the base so
as to provide a seal between the support and the base.
e. There are no obvious signs of deterioration of the fur-
nace.
2. FILTERS — Filters should be cleaned or replaced (with
high velocity filters only), monthly and more frequently
during high use times of the year such as midsummer or
midwinter.
3. BLOWERS — The blower size and speed determine the
air volume delivered by the furnace. The blower motor
bearings are factory lubricated and under normal operat-
ing conditions do not require servicing. If motor lubrica-
tion is required it should only be done by a qualified ser-
vicer. Annual cleaning of the blower wheel and housing is
recommended for maximum air output, and this must be
performed only by a qualified servicer or service agency.
4. IGNITER — This unit has a special hot surface direct igni-
tion device that automatically lights the burners. Please
note that it is very fragile and should be handled with care.
Do NOT touch igniter. It is extremely hot.
Failure to follow this warning could result in severe burns.
5. BURNER — Gas burners do not normally require sched-
uled servicing, however, accumulation of foreign material
may cause a yellowing flame or delayed ignition. Either
condition indicates that a service call is required. For
best operation, burners must be cleaned annually using
brushes and vacuum cleaner.
Turn off gas and electric power supply. To clean burners,
remove the top burner bracket. Lift burners from orifices.
NOTE:
Be careful not to break igniter when removing burners.
Clean burners with brush and/or vacuum cleaner. Reas-
semble parts by reversal of the above procedure.
NOTE:
On LP (propane) units, some light yellow tipping of the
outer mantle is normal. Inner mantle should be bright
blue.
Natural gas units should not have any yellow tipped
flames. This condition indicates that a service call is
required. For best operation, burners must be cleaned an-
nually using brushes and vacuum cleaner.
NOTE:
On LP (propane) units, due to variations in BTU content
and altitude, servicing may be required at shorter inter-
vals.
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD
Failure to follow the installation instructions for the vent-
ing system being placed into operation could result in
carbon monoxide poisoning or death.
6. HEAT EXCHANGER/FLUE PIPE — These items must
be inspected for signs of corrosion, and/or deterioration
at the beginning of each heating season by a qualified
service technician and cleaned annually for best opera-
tion. To clean flue gas passages, follow recommendations
below:
a. Turn off gas and electric power supply.
b. Inspect flue pipe exterior for cracks, leaks, holes or
leaky joints.
c. Remove burner compartment door from furnace.
d. Inspect around insulation covering flue collector box.
Inspect induced draft blower connections to the flue
pipe connection.
e. Remove burners. (See 4.)
f. Use a mirror and flashlight to inspect interior of heat
exchanger, be careful not to damage the igniter, flame
sensor or other components.
g. If any corrosion is present, contact a service agency.
Heat exchanger should be cleaned by a qualified ser-
vice technician.
h. After inspection is complete replace burners and fur-
nace door.
i. Restore gas supply. Check for leaks using a soap solu-
tion. Restore electrical supply. Check unit for normal
operation.
7. FURNACE CONDENSATE DRAIN TUBES - Condensate
drain tubes must be checked periodically to assure that
condensate can flow freely from unit to drain. If a drain
problem cannot be corrected, call a qualified servicer.
7. COOLING COIL CONDENSATE DRAIN — If a cool-
ing coil is installed with the furnace, condensate drains
should be checked and cleaned periodically to assure that
condensate can drain freely from coil to drain. If conden-
sate cannot drain freely water damage could occur. (See
Condensate Drain in Installer’s Guide)
Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing
controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and danger-
ous operation.
Verify proper operation after servicing.
Disconnect power to the unit before removing the blower
door.
Failure to follow this warning could result in personal
injury from moving parts.