Carrier 58VMR Furnace User Manual
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1. WARNING FIRE EXPLOSION CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD Failure to follow this warning could lead to sooting fire explosion and or severe bodily harm For use with grade 2 Fuel Oil maximum Do not use Gasoline Crankcase Oil or any Oil containing Gasoline A CAUTION FIRE AND UNIT OVERHEAT HAZARD Failure to follow this warning could result in unit damage Never burn garbage or paper in the heating system and never leave rags paper or any flammable items around the unit STARTING YOUR FURNACE This appliance is equipped with an ignition device which automatically lights the burner each time the thermostat starts your furnace Follow these important safeguards A WARNING EXPLOSION HAZARD Failure to follow this warning could result in property damage or personal injury or death This furnace is equipped with a constant type primary ignition system DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIGHT WITH A MATCH A DANGER ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD HIGH VOLT AGE AT IGNITER Severe electrical shock personal injury or death could result e Ifa suspected malfunction occurs with your oil control system such as the burner not lighting when it should refer to the Shutting Down Your Furnace section and call your dealer as soon as possible CHECK AIR FILTER Before attempting to start your furnace be sure the furnace air filter is clean and in place See Performing Routine Maintenance sec tion in this manual Th2. seal it behind solid doors To minimize the possibility of serious personal injury fire furnace damage or improper operation carefully follow these safety rules FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline or other flam mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance 3 e Do not cover the furnace store trash or debris near it or in any way block the flow of fresh air to the unit e Combustion air must be clean and not contaminated with chlorine or fluorine These compounds are present in many products around the home such as water soft ener salts laundry bleaches detergents adhesives paints varnishes paint strippers waxes and plastics Make sure the combustion air for your furnace does not contain any of these compounds During remodel ing be sure the combustion air is fresh and uncontam inated If air with vapors of these compounds is burned in your furnace the heat exchangers and metal vent system may deteriorate NOTE Do not use this furnace if any part has been under water Immediately call a qualified service tech nician to inspect the furnace and to replace any part of the control system electrical components and any oil control which has been under water NOTE The qualified installer or agency must use only factory authorized replacement parts kits and acces sories when servicing this product The furnace burner control has a safety device which must
3. 58VMR HEATING amp COOLING n A WARNING If the information in this manual _ is not followed exactly a fire or explosion could result causing property damage personal injury or oa Ee loss of life S555 E N Zee Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable Y 252 vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any BEB Bea other appliance SS 00 oo WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL OIL Do not try to light any appliance ese Do not touch any electrical switch do not use Sea any phone in your building ZEE zra e Immediately call your fuel supplier from a Bee Bee neighbor s phone Follow the fuel supplier s Se Zee instructions y Bee Sea i 2e If you cannot reach your fuel supplier call the a z fire department D leae Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the fuel supplier Do not use this furnace if any part has been under water Immediately call a qualified service techni cian to inspect the furnace and to replace any part of the control system and any oil control which has been under water A WARNING CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury or death Carbon Monoxide is invisible odorless and toxic Carrier recommends a carbon monoxide alarm in your home even if you do not own a gas appliance Locate the carbon monoxide alarm in the living area of yo
4. and lint on internal parts of your furnace can cause a loss of efficiency The air filter is installed in an external filter rack which is provided as standard equipment with furnace To inspect clean and or replace air filter follow these steps 1 Turn off electrical supply to furnace See Fig 11 2 Remove filter from external filter rack 3 Inspect filter If torn replace it NOTE If filter has been replaced with an electronic air cleaner EAC refer to EAC Owner s Manual for maintenance information 4 If filter is dirty it must be replaced If your furnace air filter needs to be replaced be sure to use the same size and type of filter that was originally supplied Use furnace filter table for filter size and filter rack flange dimensions for return air duct FURNACE AIR FILTER TABLE FLANGE OPENING SIZE FILTER SIZE FILTER IN IN TYPE Model Size 105 16 X24 X 1 15 X 23 or 16X25X1 Model Size 120 18X30X1 19 X 29 or Disposable 20X30X1 If you have replaced a disposable filter with a perma nent washable filter it may be cleaned if it is dirty Wash filter in a sink bathtub or outside with a garden hose Always use cold tap water A mild liquid deter gent may be used if necessary Spray water through filter in the opposite direction of airflow Allow filter to dry Disposable 5 Re install clean air filter 6 Turn on electrical supply to furnace A CHECK UP CHECKLIST Your furnace
5. ave available the Model No Series Letter amp Serial No of your equipment to ensure correct replacement part Carrier Corporation Indianapolis IN 46231 Manufacturer reserves the right to discontinue or change at any time specifications or designs without notice and without incurring obligations Copyright 2004 Carrier Corporation Form OM58 115 Replaces New Printed in the U S A 12 04 PC 101 Catalog No 535 80153
6. be manually reset If the furnace is left unattended for an extended period of time have it checked period ically for proper operation This precaution will prevent problems associated with no heat such as frozen water pipes etc SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS Installing and servicing of heating equipment can be hazardous due to oil and electrical components Only trained and qualified personnel should install repair or service heating equipment Untrained personnel can perform basic maintenance functions such as cleaning and replacing air filters All other operations must be performed by trained service personnel Observe safety precautions in this manual on tags and on labels attached to the furnace and other safety precautions that may apply Recognize safety information This is the safety alert symbol A When you see this symbol on the furnace and in instructions or manuals be alert to the potential for personal injury Understand the signal words DANGER WARN ING and CAUTION These words are used with the safety alert symbol DANGER identifies the most seri ous 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 per sonal injury or product and property damage NOTE is used to highlight suggestions which will result in enhanced installation reliability or operation A
7. en proceed as follows STEPS FOR STARTING YOUR FURNACE 1 Open all warm air registers and make sure that all return air grills are unobstructed 2 If a humidifier is installed with your system open water supply valve 3 Make sure blower access door is secured in place 4 Set your room thermostat to lowest temperature set ting See Fig 5 5 Turn on electric power to furnace See Fig 6 6 Open oil supply valve See Fig 7 7 Check all connections to ensure there are no leaks 8 Set room thermostat to a temperature slightly above room temperature This will automatically signal the furnace to start 9 When the thermostat calls for heat power from the transformer energizes the fan control board The fan control energizes the ignition control The igni tion control will automatically light the burner The electronic fan control automatically turns on the blower The air moved over the heat exchanger by the blower is warmed and passes through the ducts to the room registers This unit is equipped with continuous ignition control If the main burner does not ignite within 30 sec from the call for heat the control will lock out The red button on top of the control must be depressed for 3 sec in order to reset the control The control CANNOT be reset from the room thermostat 10 Set your thermostat to the temperature that satisfies your comfort requirements SUGGESTION Setting the th
8. ermostat back a few degrees and compensating for the difference with warmer clothing can make a big difference in your fuel consumption on extremely cold days The few degrees at the top of your thermostat comfort level are the most costly degrees to obtain When room temperature drops below temperature selected on the thermostat the furnace will be switched on automatically When room tempera ture reaches the degree selected on thermostat the furnace will be switched off automatically Some thermostats have a FAN mode with 2 selec tions AUTO and ON When thermostat is set to AUTO the furnace blower cycles on and off con trolled by the thermostat In ON mode the furnace blower runs continuously This keeps the tempera ture level in your home more evenly balanced It also continuously filters indoor air 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 thermostat to lowest setting See Fig 8 2 Turn off all electrical power to furnace See Fig 9 3 Close oil supply valve See Fig 10 ON oFF 9 10 aN If applicable turn off water supply to humidifier Nn If furnace blower will be necessary for cooling sys tem remember to turn electric power back on when needed for air conditioning 6 If furnace is being shut down because o
9. f a malfunc tion call your dealer as soon as possible ALWAYS KEEP MAIN OIL VALVE TURNED OFF IF BURNER IS SHUT DOWN FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME PERFORMING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE With proper maintenance and care your furnace will operate economically and dependably Instructions for basic maintenance follow However before beginning maintenance follow these safety precautions ON OFF 11 A WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Failure to take this warning could result in personal injury or death Turn off all electrical power to furnace before performing any maintenance or service on unit A CAUTION CUT HAZARD Failure to follow this caution may result in per sonal injury Although special care has been taken to mini mize sharp edges be extremely careful when handling parts or reaching into the furnace FILTERING OUT TROUBLE Dirty air filters will cause a loss of airflow in your duct system When excessive loss of airflow occurs the fur nace may cycle on its safety controls If this condition is left unattended the furnace will eventually lock out It is recommended that furnace air filters be checked every 3 or 4 weeks and cleaned or replaced as necessary A CAUTION UNIT DAMAGE HAZARD Failure to follow this caution may result in re duced unit component life Never operate your furnace without the air fil ters in place Doing so may damage the fur nace blower motor An accumulation of dust
10. represents an important investment in your family s comfort and your home s value To keep it performing properly and as a preventative to future problems have a trained service specialist give your furnace a professional check up annually The fol lowing checklist can be used as a guideline to proper service e Check flue and secondary tube passage ways including chimney clean if necessary e Change oil filter e Change nozzle e Check and adjust combustion and draft e Inspect all vent piping inside structure for deterioration and vent terminations outside the structure for blockage e Check oil pipes leading to and inside of your furnace for leaks e Inspect and clean the blower motor and wheel Inspect and change or clean air filter if necessary e Inspect all supply and return air ducts for obstruc tions air leaks and insulation Remedy any problem when necessary e Inspect the return air duct connections at the furnace to ensure it is physically sound sealed to the furnace casing and terminates outside the space containing the furnace e Inspect electrical wiring connections and compo nents for loose connections e Examine the physical support of the furnace Support should be sound with no cracks sagging gaps etc around the base e Check furnace for any obvious signs of deterioration BEFORE YOU REQUEST A SERVICE CALL If your furnace is not operating or not performing properly you ma
11. s Serial No City State Zip Product No Telephone Model No FURNACE Serial No Product No Model No Product No Serial No Model No Serial No SPLIT SYSTEM OUTDOOR UNIT Product No Model No Serial No INDOOR COIL Product No Model No Serial No FURNACE COMPONENTS om BS le may ZK KS KI SEE NOTES 13 14 Left side right side or bottom 1 Variable Speed blower circulates air across the heat exchanger to transfer heat into the home 2 Stainless steel combustion chamber primary heat exchanger 3 Unique silencer system reduces combustion noise 4 Heat exchanger designed and shaped to effi ciently transfer heat from furnace into the home 6 Supply air plenum 7 High limit control to prevent overtemperature operation 5 Fully insulated internal walls minimize heat loss Reversible door provides easy access to burner and controls High performance oil burner Adjustable electronic fan control inside with low voltage electrical terminal strip for easy con nection of thermostat cooling control electronic air cleaner and humidifier Access door to blower Air filter field installed Return air plenum IMPORTANT FACTS Your furnace must have adequate airflow for efficient combustion and safe ventilation Do not enclose it in an airtight room or
12. ur home and away from gas appliances and doorways to attached garages Follow the alarm manufacturer s instruction included with the alarm NOTE TO INSTALLER THIS MANUAL MUST BE LEFT WITH THE EQUIPMENT USER WELCOME TO A NEW GENERATION OF COMFORT Congratulations In light of rising energy costs the 58VMR Variable Speed Multipoise Oil Furnace is among the soundest investment today s homeowner can make N i N 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 cycles allows you to economically run a constant fan and eliminates tem perature difference throughout the house The com bustion chamber is stainless steel for long life and it heats up quickly resulting in enhanced comfort and energy efficiency a Zea Bea With only minimal care your new furnace will deliver many years of money saving home comfort and enjoy ment Spend just a few minutes with this manual to learn the operation of your new furnace and the small MODEL 58VMR MULTIPOISE FURNACE amount of maintenance it takes to help keep it operat ing at peak efficiency year after year INSTALLATION DATA ACCESSORIES Date Installed Product No Dealer Name Model No Addres
13. y save the expense of a service call by checking a few things yourself before calling for service FOR INSUFFICIENT AIRFLOW e Check for dirty air filters e Check for blocked return air or supply air grilles throughout your home Ensure they are open and unobstructed If problem still exists call your dealer for service IF FURNACE FAILS TO OPERATE Follow this checklist step by step advancing to the next step only if furnace fails to start e Check thermostat for proper temperature Is thermo stat set above room temperature e Is thermostat set on HEAT e Check fuses and circuit breakers Is electrical supply on e Is valve in oil supply pipe in open position e Is the ignition control on the burner not in lockout The red button on top of the control must be depressed for 3 sec in order to reset the control Check for obstructions around the vent termination If furnace still fails to operate call your service represen tative For your convenience record furnace product and serial numbers on page 2 Should you ever require service you will have ready access to the information needed by your service representative Z Carrier A United Technologies Company TO OBTAIN INFORMATION ON PARTS Consult your installing dealer or the classified section of your local telephone directory under the Heating Equipment or Air Conditioning Contractors amp Systems heading for dealer listing by brand name H
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