Lennox SL280DFV Guide

11/10

*2P1110* 506698−01

*P506698-01*

SL280DFV

SERIES

Litho U.S.A.

506698−01 11−2010

Supersedes 506424−01

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

DDo not try to light any appliance.

DDo not touch any electrical switch; do not use any

phone in your building.

DImmediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s

phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.

DIf you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire

department.

DExtinguish any open flames.

GAS FURNACE

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable

vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any

other appliance.

Installation and service must be performed by a

qualified installer, service agency or the gas

supplier.

E2010 Lennox Industries Inc.

Dallas, Texas, USA

DLeave the building immediately.

FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD.

Failure to follow safety warnings exactly

could result in serious injury, death, or

property damage.

WARNING

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SL280DFV Parts Identification

HEAT EXCHANGER

ASSEMBLY

BLOWER MOTOR

COMBUSTION AIR

INDUCER

COMBUSTION AIR INDUCER

PRESSURE SWITCH

GAS VALVE

(Honeywell Gas Valve Shown)

BURNERS

SURELIGHT®TWO STAGE VARIABLE

SPEED INTEGRATED CONTROL

ACCESS PANEL

NOTE − This manual is the property of the homeowner

and must be left with the equipment user.

Notice to Homeowner

This furnace is equipped with safety devices that protect

you and your property. If one or more of these devices is

activated, furnace operation will stop. If your home is left

unattended for an extended period of time, equipment op-

eration must be checked periodically. If this is not possible,

the water supply to the house should be shut off and the

pipes should be drained. This will prevent problems associ-

ated with a NO HEAT condition (frozen pipes, etc.)

CAUTION

Before attempting to perform any service or mainte-

nance, turn the electrical power to unit OFF at the

disconnect switch.

CAUTION

As with any mechanical equipment, personal injury

can result from contact with sharp sheet metal

edges. Be careful when you handle this equipment.

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WARNING

Product contains fiberglass wool.

Disturbing the insulation in this product during

installation, maintenance, or repair will expose you

to fiberglass wool. Breathing this may cause lung

cancer. (Fiberglass wool is known to the State of Cal-

ifornia to cause cancer.)

Fiberglass wool may also cause respiratory, skin,

and eye irritation.

To reduce exposure to this substance or for further

information, consult material safety data sheets

available from address shown below, or contact your

supervisor.

Lennox Industries Inc.

P.O. Box 799900

Dallas, TX 75379−9900

WARNING

Do not set thermostat below 60°F (16°C) in heating

mode. Setting thermostat below 60°F (16°C) reduces

the number of heating cycles. Damage to the unit

may occur that is not covered by the warranty.

WARNING

If overheating occurs or if gas supply fails to shut off,

shut off the manual gas valve to the appliance before

shutting off electrical supply.

WARNING

Do not use this furnace if any part has been under-

water. A flood−damaged furnace is extremely dan-

gerous. Attempts to use the furnace can result in

fire or explosion. Immediately call a licensed pro-

fessional service technician (or equivalent) to in-

spect the furnace and to replace all gas controls,

control system parts, and electrical parts that have

been wet or to replace the furnace, if deemed neces-

sary.

NOTICE

Any additions, changes, or conversions required in

order for the appliance to satisfactorily meet the ap-

plication needs must be made by a licensed profes-

sional installer (or equivalent) using factory−speci-

fied and approved parts.

WARNING

Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service

or maintenance can cause property damage, person-

al injury or loss of life. Installation and service must

be performed by a licensed professional installer (or

equivalent), a service agency, or the gas supplier.

Safety Instructions

1 − Keep the furnace area clear and free of combustible

material, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and

liquids. If it is installed in an insulated area, the furnace

must be kept free of insulating material. Insulating ma-

terial may be combustible.

2 − DO NOT obstruct air flow to unit. Unit must receive an

unobstructed flow of combustion and ventilating air.

DO NOT block or obstruct air openings on the furnace

or air openings to the area in which the furnace is

installed. Take care to maintain established clear-

ances surrounding the furnace.

3 − DO NOT store chlorine or fluorine products near unit

or introduce these products into the combustion air.

These products can cause furnace corrosion.

4 − DO NOT draw return air from a room where this fur-

nace, or any other gas appliance (ie., a water heat-

er), is installed. When return air is drawn from a room,

a negative pressure is created in the room. If a gas ap-

pliance is operating in a room with negative pressure,

the flue products can be pulled back down the vent

pipe and into the room. This reverse flow of the flue

gas may result in incomplete combustion and the

formation of carbon monoxide gas. This toxic gas

might then be distributed throughout the house by the

furnace duct system.

WARNING

The blower door must be securely in place when the

blower and burners are operating. Gas fumes, which

could contain carbon monoxide, can be drawn into

the living space resulting in personal injury or death.

Your furnace is a gas appliance. It is critical that the gas

supplied to the unit be completely burned to avoid the pro-

duction of carbon monoxide gas. Complete combustion of

the gas requires, but is not limited to, correct gas pressure

and gas flow rate, adequate combustion air and proper

venting.

WARNING

Carbon monoxide gas is invisible, odorless, and

toxic.

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Exposure to carbon monoxide gas can cause personal inju-

ry and even death to all occupants, including pets. Any item

that is powered by, or gives off heat from, a combustion pro-

cess (including lawn mowers, automobiles, and fireplaces)

has the potential to produce carbon monoxide gas. Because

of this, Lennox recommends the use of a carbon monox-

ide detector in your home, even if you do not own gas

appliances. Reliable detectors are available at reasonable

retail prices. Contact your Lennox dealer for more details

about this investment in your safety.

Your furnace is designed to meet standards set by nation-

al agencies, and to operate safely when properly installed

and maintained. However, the unit’s performance can be

greatly impacted by the individual installation and the op-

erating environment. It is your responsibility to ensure that

this appliance is maintained.

Proper maintenance is critical for your safety and the sat-

isfactory operation of the product. Lennox strongly rec-

ommends annual inspection and maintenance of this

appliance. Contact your Lennox dealer for an inspection

by a licensed professional service technician.

DANGER

Danger of explosion.

There are circumstances in which odorant used with

LP/propane gas can lose its scent. In case of a leak,

LP/propane gas will settle close to the floor and may

be difficult to smell. An LP/propane leak detector

should be installed in all LP applications.

Do not attempt to bleed the gas lines of air. Call your

local gas provider.

Start−Up & Operation Information

WARNING

If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire

or explosion may result causing property damage,

personal injury or death.

BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area

for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas

is heavier than air and will settle on the floor.

The gas valve on the SL280DFV is equipped with a gas

control switch. Use only your hand to turn the gas control

switch. Never use tools. If the switch will not move by

hand, do not try to repair it. Call a licensed professional

service technician (or equivalent). Force or attempted re-

pair may result in a fire or explosion.

Placing the SL280DFV furnace into operation:

SL280DFV units are equipped with a SureLight®ignition

system. Do not attempt to manually light burners on these

furnaces. Each time the thermostat calls for heat, the burn-

ers will automatically light. The ignitor does not get hot

when there is no call for heat on units with the SureLight®

ignition system.

Operating the Gas Valve (Figures 2 and 3)

1 − STOP! Read the safety information at the beginning of

this section.

2 − Set the thermostat to the lowest setting.

3 − Turn off all electrical power to the unit.

4 − This furnace is equipped with an ignition device which

automatically lights the burners. Do not try to light the

burners by hand.

5 − Remove the upper access panel.

6 − Move switch on gas valve to OFF. Do not force. See

figure 2 or 3.

7 − Wait five minutes to clear out any gas. If you then smell

gas, STOP! Immediately call your gas supplier from a

neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instruc-

tions. If you do not smell gas go to next step.

8 − Move switch on gas valve to ON. Do not force. See fig-

ure 2 or 3.

9 − Replace the upper access panel.

10 − Turn on all electrical power to to the unit.

11 − Set the thermostat to desired setting.

NOTE − When unit is initially started, steps 1 through 11

may need to be repeated to purge air from gas line.

12 − If the appliance will not operate, follow the instructions

Turning Off Gas to the Unit" and call your service tech-

nician or gas supplier.

GAS VALVE SHOWN IN OFF POSITION

FIGURE 2

WHITE RODGERS GAS VALVE

GAS VALVE SHOWN IN ON POSITION

HONEYWELL GAS VALVE

FIGURE 3

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Turning Off Gas to the Unit

1 − Set the thermostat to the lowest setting.

2 − Turn off all electrical power to the unit if service is to be

performed.

3 − Remove the upper access panel.

4 − Move switch on gas valve to OFF. Do not force.

5 − Replace the access panel.

Filters

SL280DFV filters are installed external to the unit. Filters

should be inspected monthly. Clean or replace the filters

when necessary to ensure that the furnace operates prop-

erly. Replacement filters must be rated for high velocity air-

flow. Table 1 lists recommended filter sizes.

TABLE 1

Furnace

Cabinet Width

Filter Size

Side Return Bottom Return

14−1/2" 16 X 25 X 1 (1) 14 X 25 X 1 (1)

17−1/2" 16 X 25 X 1 (1) 16 X 25 X 1 (1)

21" 16 X 25 X 1 (1) 20 X 25 X 1 (1)

Maintenance

A licensed professional service technician (or equivalent)

should inspect the complete system each season (heating

and cooling). The following maintenance procedures

should only be conducted by a licensed professional ser-

vice technician (or equivalent). Do not attempt to service

the unit in any way.

WARNING

ELECTRICAL SHOCK, FIRE,

OR EXPLOSION HAZARD.

Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could result

in dangerous operation, serious injury, death or

property damage.

Improper servicing could result in dangerous opera-

tion, serious injury, death, or property damage.

Before servicing, disconnect all electrical power to

furnace.

When servicing controls, label all wires prior to dis-

connecting. Take care to reconnect wires correctly.

Verify proper operation after servicing.

Venting System

WARNING

Asphyxiation Hazard

The exhaust vent for this furnace must be leak−free

and must be securely connected to the furnace flue

collar at all times.

For your safety and to fulfill the terms of the limited

warranty, a licensed professional service technician

(or equivalent) must annually inspect this furnace

and its vent system.

Annually (before heating season) inspect furnace venting

system, vent cap, heat exchanger and burners for corro-

sion, deterioration, or deposits of debris. Remove any ob-

structions.

Inspect the furnace venting system to make sure it is in

place, physically sound and without holes, corrosion, or

blockage. The vent connector must be correctly posi-

tioned and sloped upward. The vent connector must be

physically sound, without holes or excessive corrosion.

Inspect the furnace return air duct connection. The duct

must be sealed to the furnace and it must terminate outside

the space containing the furnace.

Inspect the physical support of the furnace to guarantee

that it is sound. The support must not sag and must not

have cracks or gaps around the base of the furnace. There

must be a seal between the furnace base and the support.

During a seasonal check, the service technician will in-

spect the indoor blower and the burner flames along with

the venting system.

Blower

Check blower wheel for any debris and clean it, if neces-

sary. The blower motor is pre−lubricated for extended bear-

ing life. No further lubrication is needed.

WARNING

The blower access panel must be securely in place

when the blower and burners are operating. Gas

fumes, which could contain carbon monoxide, can

be drawn into living space resulting in personal inju-

ry or death.

Burner Flame

CAUTION

To ensure proper operation, a licensed professional

service technician (or equivalent) should check the

burner flame and conduct a combustion analysis

annually.

Service Reminder

Call your Lennox service technician if the unit will not oper-

ate. Before calling, always check the following to be sure

service is required.

1 − Check that electrical disconnect switches are ON.

2 − Check room thermostat for proper setting.

3 − Replace any blown fuses or reset circuit breakers.

4 − Gas valve should be ON.

5 − Air filter should not be plugged, which will limit air flow.

6 − Is gas turned on at meter?

7 − Is manual main shut−off valve open?

Record the model and serial number of the furnace. These

numbers are on the unit nameplate, which is located below

the burners.

Serial Number ________________________________

Model Number ________________________________

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Safety Precautions

If you discover any of the following, shut down your

unit, and contact a Lennox dealer for an inspection by

a licensed professional service technician (or equiva-

lent).

DIf you repeatedly hear any new or unfamiliar sounds

while your unit is operating, there may be a problem. For

example, poorly performing burners can produce unfa-

miliar noises.

DIf you smell any unusual odors, your unit may be operat-

ing improperly. For example, units can give off unfamil-

iar odors if components are required to operate in ab-

normal conditions.

DLook for visible signs of a malfunctioning unit. Examples

include unusual amounts of condensate on windows in-

side your house, visibly burnt components or unusual

dirt or rust accumulations on the vent pipe or in the unit.

DIf you experience headache, nausea, fatigue, or dizzi-

ness, the cause could be exposure to carbon monoxide

gas. This is often misdiagnosed as the flu because

symptoms are similar. If you suffer from flu−like symp-

toms that are exaggerated at home, but seem to sub-

side while you are away from the house, exposure to

carbon monoxide could be the cause.

Your vigilance may pay off in early detection of a problem

before either personal injury or property damage occurs.

Do not hesitate to contact a qualified service technician as

an investment in your well being.

Planned Service

You should expect a service technician to check the follow-

ing items during an annual inspection. Power to the unit

must be shut off for the service technician’s safety.

Fresh air grilles and louvers (on the unit and in the room

where the furnace is installed) − Must be open and unob-

structed to provide combustion air.

Burners − Must be inspected for rust, dirt, or signs of water.

Vent pipe − Must be inspected for signs of water, damaged

or sagging pipe, or disconnected joints.

Unit appearance − Must be inspected for rust, dirt, signs

of water, burnt or damaged wires, or components.

Inner blower access panel − Must be properly in place and

provide a seal between the return air and the room where

the furnace is installed.

Return air duct − Must be properly attached and provide

an air seal to the unit.

Operating performance − Unit must be observed during

operation to monitor proper performance of the unit and the

vent system.

Combustion gases − Flue products must be analyzed and

compared to the unit specifications.

Problems detected during the inspection may make it nec-

essary to temporarily shut down the furnace until the items

can be repaired or replaced.

Pay attention to your furnace. Situations can arise be-

tween annual furnace inspections that may result in unsafe

operation. For instance, items innocently stored next to the

furnace may obstruct the combustion air supply. This could

cause incomplete combustion and the production of car-

bon monoxide gas.

Repair Parts List

The following repair parts are available through Lennox dealers. When ordering parts, include the complete furnace model

number listed on the CSA International nameplate −− Example: SL280DF090V48B−01. All service must be done by a li-

censed professional installer (or equivalent), a service agency, or the gas supplier.

Cabinet Parts

Access panel

Blower access panel

Top Cap

Control Panel Parts

Transformer

SureLight®integrated control

Door interlock switch

Circuit Breaker

Blower Parts

Blower wheel

Motor

Blower housing cut−off plate

Heating Parts

Flame Sensor

Heat exchanger assembly

Gas manifold

Combustion air inducer

Gas valve

Main burner cluster

Main burner orifices

Pressure switches

Ignitor

Primary limit control

Secondary limit

Flame rollout switches

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