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58VLR
OIL FURNACE
USER’S INFORMATION MANUAL FOR THE OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE OF YOUR NEW OIL-FIRED FURNACE
!
WARNING: If the information in this manual
is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion could
result causing property damage, personal injury or
loss of life.
— 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 OIL:
— Do not try to light any appliance.
— Do not touch any electrical switch; do
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WELCOME TO A NEW GENERATION OF COMFORT Congratulations! In light of rising energy costs, the 58VLR Variable Speed Low-Boy Oil Furnace is among the soundest investments today’s homeowner can make. Your new furnace is truly a triumph of technology in home heating. A unique silencer within the heat exchanger, insulated cabinet, and rubber blower mounts make it among the quietest units on the mar- ket. Variable speed technology creates more comfort- able heating and cooling c
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ON 1 2 8 6 7 5 FURNACE COMPONENTS 10 4 3 11 2 12 1 13 2 1 Variable Speed blower circulates air across the 8 Supply-air plenum. heat exchanger to transfer heat into the home. 9 Fully insulated internal walls minimize heat loss. 2 Access door to air filters and blower. 10 High limit control prevents overtemperature. 3 Air filters. 11 Adjustable electronic fan control (inside) with 4 Unique silencer system eliminates combustion low voltage electrical terminal strip for easy con- noise. nectio
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IMPORTANT FACTS SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS Your furnace must have adequate airflow for efficient Installing and servicing of heating equipment can be combustion and safe ventilation. Do not enclose it in hazardous due to oil and electrical components. Only an airtight room or “seal” it behind solid doors. trained and qualified personnel should install, repair, or service heating equipment. To minimize the possibility of serious personal injury, Untrained personnel can p
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4 ! DANGER 67 ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD HIGH VOLT- 7. Check all connections to ensure there are no leaks. AGE AT IGNITER. Severe electrical shock, personal injury, or 8. Set room thermostat to a temperature slightly above death will result. room temperature. This will automatically signal the furnace to start. • If a suspected malfunction occurs with your oil control 9. When the thermostat calls for heat, power from the system, such as the burner not lighting when it should, tr
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SHUTTING DOWN YOUR FURNACE Should you need to shut down your furnace for service or maintenance, you will need to turn the furnace off. The following procedures must be followed: 1. Set the thermostat to the lowest setting. (See Fig. 8.) 11 12 ! WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Failure to follow this warning could result in ® personal injury or death. Turn off all electrical power to furnace before performing any maintenance or service
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1. Turn off electrical supply to furnace. (See Fig. 11.) If you have replaced the factory-provided disposable filters with permanent washable filters, they may be 2. Remove blower access door in rear of furnace. (See cleaned if they are dirty. Wash filters in a sink, bathtub, Fig. 13.) Lift door up, then out using handle on or outside with a garden hose. Always use cold tap blower access door. water. A mild liquid detergent may be used if neces- sary. Spray water through filter
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• Inspect the return-air duct connections at the furnace to If problem still exists, call your dealer for service. ensure it is physically sound, sealed to the furnace IF FURNACE FAILS TO OPERATE: casing, and terminates outside the space containing the Follow this checklist step by step, advancing to the next furnace. step only if furnace fails to start. • Inspect electrical wiring, connections, and compo- • Check thermostat for proper temperature. Is thermo- nents for loose connecti
