Carrier 58VLR Guide

WARNING: If the ini_wmation in this manual

is not t_Jllowed exactly, afire 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 not use

any phone in your building.

• hnmediately call your fuel supplier from a

neighbor's phone. Follow the fuel supplier's

instructions.

• If you cannot reach your fuel supplier, call the

fire department.

-- Installation and service must be pert_wmed 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.

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 your 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 ANEW 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 cycles, allows you to

economically run a constant fan, and eliminates tem-

perature difference throughout the house.The combus-

tion chamber is stainless steel fl)r long life and it heats

up quickly resulting in higher energy efficiency.

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

amount of maintenance it takes to help keep it operat-

ing at peak efficiency year after year.

MODEL 58VLR LOW-BOY FURNACE

INSTALLATION DATA

Date Installed

Dealer Name

Add ress

City

State Zip

Telephone

Product No.

Model No.

Serial No.

FURNACE

SPLIT-SYSTEM

OUTDOOR UNIT:

Product No.

Model No.

Serial No.

ACCESSORIES

Product No.

Model No.

Serial No.

Product No.

Model No.

Serial No.

Product No.

Model No.

Serial No.

INDOOR COIL:

Product No.

Model No.

Serial No.

FURNACE COMPONENTS

[_ Variable Speed blower circulates air across the

heat exchanger to transfer heat into the home.

[_ Access door to air filters and blower.

[_] Air filters.

[_] Unique silencer system eliminates combustion

noise.

[_] Return-air plenum.

[7_ Stainless steel combustion chamber.

[_] Heat exchanger designed and shaped to effi-

ciently transfer heat from furnace into the home.

[]

Supply-air plenum.

Fully insulated internal walls minimize heat loss.

High limit control prevents overtemperature.

Adjustable electronic fan control (inside) with

low voltage electrical terminal strip for easy con-

nection of thermostat, cooling control, electronic

air cleaner, and humidifier.

Aesthetic removable cabinet hides and protects

burner and controls.

High-perti)rmance oil burner.

IMPORTANT FACTS

Your furnace must have adequate airflow for efficient

combustion and safe ventilation. Do not enclose it in

an airtight room or "seal" it behind solid doors.

To minimize the possibility of serious personal injury,

fire, furnace damage, or improper operation, carefully

follow these safety rules:

Donot store or use gasoline or other flam-

mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of

this or any other appliance,

• Do not cover the furnace, store trash or debris near

it, or in any way block the flow of fresh air to the unit.

° 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, hmnediately 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 be manually reset. If the furnace is left unattended

fbr 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 AX. 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.

FIRE, EXPLOSION, CARBON MONOXIDE POI-

SONING 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!

FIRE AND UNIT OVERHEAT HAZARD

Failure to follow this caution may result in unit

and property 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:

FIRE AND 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.

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD HIGH VOLT-

AGE AT IGNITER.

Severe electrical shock, personal injury, or

death will result.

• If a 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 FILTERS: Before attempting to start

your furnace, be sure the furnace air filters are clean

and in place. See "Performing Routine Maintenance"

section in this manual. Then proceed as fl)llows:

STEPS FOR STARTING YOUR

FURNACE

I. Open all warm air registers and make sure that all

return-air grills are unobstructed.

2. If a hmnidifier is installed with your system, open

the water supply valve.

3. Make sure blower access door is secured in place.

4. Set your room thermostat to the lowest temperature

setting. (See Fig. 5.)

5. Turn on electric power to the furnace. (See Fig. 6.)

6. Open the 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.

.When the thermostat calls for heat, power from the

transfl)rmer energizes the fan control board. The fan

control energizes the ignition control. The ignition

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 a 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: Set-

ting the thermostat back a few degrees and compen-

sating for the difference with wanner 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 the tempera-

ture selected on the thermostat, the furnace will be

switched on automatically. When room temperature

reaches the degree selected on the 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 the 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 fl)llowing procedures must be followed:

1. Set the thermostat to the lowest setting.

(See Fig. 8.)

2. Turn off all electrical power to the appliance.

(See Fig. 9.)

3. Close the oil supply valve. (See Fig. 10.)

4. If applicable, turn off water supply to humidifier.

5. If furnace blower will be necessary fl)r cooling sys-

tem, remember to turn electric power back on when

needed fl)r air conditioning.

6. If the furnace is being shut down because of a mal-

function, call your dealer as soon as possible.

ALWAYS KEEP MAIN OIL VALVE TURNED OFF

IF BURNER IS SHUT DOWN FORAN EXTENDED

PERIOD OF TIME.

PERFORMING ROUTINE

MAINTENANCE

With proper maintenance and care, your furnace will

operate economically and dependably. Instructions fl)r

basic maintenance fl)llow. However, befl)re beginning

maintenance, fl)llow these safety precautions:

11 12

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 on

unit.

CUTS HAZARD

Failure to follow this caution may result in

minor personal 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 the furnace air filters be checked

every 3 or 4 weeks and cleaned or replaced as necessary.

UNIT OVERHEAT HAZARD

Failure to follow this caution may result in

damage to the furnace blower motor, over

heat the heat exchanger and reduce the effi-

ciency.

Never operate your furnace without the air

filters in place.

The air filters are located in the blower compartment

installed in an internal filter rack which is provided as

standard equipment with furnace. (See Fig. 2.) To

inspect, clean, and or replace air filters, fl)llow these

steps:

1. Turn off electrical supply to furnace. (See Fig. 11.)

2. Remove blower access door in rear of furnace. (See

Fig. 13.) Lift door up, then out using handle on

blower access door.

If you have replaced the factory-provided disposable

filters with permanent washable filters, they may be

cleaned if they are dirty. Wash filters in a sink, bathtub,

or outside with a garden hose. Always use cold tap

water. A mild liquid detergent may be used if neces-

sary. Spray water through filter in the opposite direc-

tion of airflow. Allow filter to dry.

6. Reinstall clean air filters by reversing procedure in

item 3 above.

7. Replace blower access door. (See Fig. 16.)

8. Turn on electrical supply to furnace.

3. Remove air filters from furnace.

A04125

Remove filter resting in filter rack at an angle in

front of blower first. Slide filter back to clear filter

rack ends then lift up and out of filter rack and

blower compartment. (See Fig. 14.)

Remove second filter lying above blower. Slide

filter toward rear of furnace and out of blower

compartment. (See Fig. 15.)

14 15

4. Inspect the filter. If torn, replace it.

NOTE: If filter that was shipped with furnace has

been replaced with an electronic air cleaner (EAC),

refer to the EAC Owner's Manual for maintenance

information.

5. The filters shipped with the furnace are disposable.

If they are dirty, they must be replaced. If your fur-

nace air filters need to be replaced, be sure to use the

same size and type of filter that was originally sup-

plied. Use the furnace filter table and compare your

furnace size with the proper filter size.

FURNACE AIR FILTER TABLE

FURNACE FILTER

CASING QUANTITY FILTER

DEPTH AND SIZE TYPE

(IN.) (IN.)

53-3/4 (2) 12 X 20 X 1 Disposable

60-5/32 (2) 16 X 20 X 1 Disposable

A CHECK-UP CHECKLIST

Your furnace 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:

• Check flue and secondary tube passage ways including

chimney -- clean if necessary.

• Change oil filter.

• Change nozzle.

• Check and adjust combustion and draft.

• Inspect all vent piping inside structure for deterioration

and vent terminations outside the structure fi)r blockage.

• Check oil pipes leading to and inside of your furnace

for leaks.

• Inspect and clean the blower motor and wheel.

• Inspect and change or clean air filters if necessary.

• Inspect all supply- and return-air ducts fi)r obstruc-

tions, air leaks, and insulation. Remedy any problem

when necessau.

• Inspectthereturn-airductconnectionsatthefurnaceto

ensureit isphysicallysound,sealedtothefurnace

casing,andterminatesoutsidethespacecontainingthe

furnace.

• Inspectelectricalwiring,connections,andcompo-

nentsfbrlooseconnections.

• Examinethephysicalsupportofthefurnace.Support

shouldbesoundwithnocracks,sagging,gaps,etc.

aroundthebase.

• Checkfurnace for any obvious signs of deterioration.

BEFORE YOU REQUEST

A SERVICE CALL

If your furnace is not operating or not performing

properly, you may save the expense of a service call

by checking a few things yourself befbre calling for

service.

FOR INSUFFICIENT AIRFLOW:

• Check for dirty air filters.

• 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 fbr service.

IF FURNACE FALLS TO OPERATE:

Follow this checklist step by step, advancing to the next

step only if furnace fails to start.

• Check thermostat for proper temperature. Is thermo-

stat set above room temperature?

• Is thermostat set on HEAT'?

• Check fuses and circuit breakers. Is electrical supply

on '?

• Is valve in oil supply pipe in open position'?

• Is the ignition control on the burner not in lockout'? The

red button on top of the control must be depressed fbr 3

sec in order to reset the control.

• Check fbr obstructions around the vent termination.

If the furnace still fails to operate, call your service re D

msentative. For your convenience, record the furnace

product and serial numbers on page 2. Should you ever

require service, you will have ready access to the infor-

mation needed by your service representative.

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

"HeaUng Equipment" or "Air Conditioning Contractors & Systems" heading for dealer IlsUng by brand name.

Have available the Model No., Series Letter, & 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.

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