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Testing for Proper Venting and Sufficient Combustion Air for Non−Direct Vent Applications
WARNING
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD!
Failure to follow the steps outlined below for each
appliance connected to the venting system being
placed into operation could result in carbon monox-
ide poisoning or death.
The following steps shall be followed for each ap-
pliance connected to the venting system being
placed into operation, while all other appliances con-
nected to the venting system are not in operation.
After the G61MP gas furnace has been started, the follow-
ing test should be conducted to ensure proper venting and
sufficient combustion air has been provided to the G61MP,
as well as to other gas-fired appliances which are separate-
ly vented.
If a G61MP furnace replaces a Category I furnace which
was commonly vented with another gas appliance, the size
of the existing vent pipe for that gas appliance must be
checked. Without the heat of the original furnace flue prod-
ucts, the existing vent pipe is probably oversized for the
single water heater or other appliance. The vent should be
checked for proper draw with the remaining appliance.
The test should be conducted while all appliances (both in
operation and those not in operation) are connected to the
venting system being tested. If the venting system has
been installed improperly, or if provisions have not been
made for sufficient amounts of combustion air, corrections
must be made as outlined in the previous section.
1 − Seal any unused openings in the venting system.
2 − Visually inspect the venting system for proper size and
horizontal pitch. Determine there is no blockage or re-
striction, leakage, corrosion, or other deficiencies
which could cause an unsafe condition.
3 − To the extent that it is practical, close all building doors
and windows and all doors between the space in which
the appliances connected to the venting system are lo-
cated and other spaces of the building.
4 − Close fireplace dampers.
5 − Turn on clothes dryers and any appliances not con-
nected to the venting system. Turn on any exhaust
fans, such as range hoods and bathroom exhausts, so
they will operate at maximum speed. Do not operate a
summer exhaust fan.
6 − Follow the lighting instruction to place the appliance
being inspected into operation. Adjust thermostat so
appliance will operate continuously.
7 − Use the flame of match or candle to test for spillage of
flue gases at the draft hood relief opening after 5 min-
utes of main burner operation.
8 − If improper venting is observed during any of the
above tests, the venting system must be corrected or
sufficient combustion/make-up air must be provided.
The venting system should be re-sized to approach
the minimum size as determined by using the ap-
propriate tables in appendix G in the current standards
of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI−Z223.1/NPFA 54
in the U.S.A., and the appropriate Natural Gas and
Propane appliances venting sizing tables in the cur-
rent standard of the CSA−B149 Natural Gas and Pro-
pane Installation Codes in Canada.
9 − After determining that each appliance remaining
connected to the common venting system properly
vents when tested as indicated in step 3, return
doors, windows, exhaust fans, fireplace dampers
and any other gas-burning appliance to their previous
condition of use.
Other Unit Adjustments
Primary and Secondary Limits
The primary limit is located on the heating compartment
vestibule panel. The secondary limits are located in the
blower compartment, attached to the back side of the blow-
er. These limits are factory set and require no adjustment.
Flame Rollout Switches (Two)
These manually reset switches are located on the burner
box. If tripped, check for adequate combustion air before
resetting.
Pressure Switches (Two or Four)
The pressure switches are located in the heating compart-
ment on the combustion air inducer. These switches check
for proper combustion air inducer operation before allow-
ing ignition trial. The switches are factory−set and require
no adjustment.
Back−Up Secondary Limit (090, 110 & 135 Models)
The back−up secondary limit is located on the combustion
air inducer. This switch protects the plastic components
from overheating due to indoor blower motor failure. If
tripped, check for proper blower operation before resetting.
Temperature Rise
After the furnace has been started and supply and return air
temperatures have been allowed to stabilize, check the
temperature rise. If necessary, adjust the blower speed to
maintain the temperature rise within the range shown on
the unit nameplate. Increase the blower speed to decrease
the temperature. Decrease the blower speed to increase
the temperature rise. Failure to do adjust the temperature
rise may cause erratic limit operation.
Thermostat Heat Anticipation
Set the heat anticipator setting (if adjustable) according to
the amp draw listed on the wiring diagram that is attached
to the unit.
Electrical
1 − Check all wiring for loose connections.
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