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58VMR
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; d
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1 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. 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 cooli
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FURNACE COMPONENTS 6 7 8 5 4 3 9 2 10 11 1 12 SEE NOTES: 13, 14 Left side, right side, or bottom. 2 1 Variable Speed blower circulates air across the 8 Reversible door provides easy access to burner heat exchanger to transfer heat into the home. and controls. 9 2 Stainless steel combustion chamber/primary heat High-performance oil burner. exchanger. 10 Adjustable electronic fan control (inside) with 3 Unique silencer system reduces combustion low-voltage electrical terminal strip for ea
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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- AGE AT IGNITER. 7. Check all connections to ensure there are no leaks. Severe electrical shock, personal injury, or 8. Set room thermostat to a temperature slightly above death could 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, t
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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 thermostat to lowest setting. (See Fig. 8.) 11 ! 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. 8 2. Turn off all electrical power to furn
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NOTE: If filter has been replaced with an electronic • Inspect and change or clean air filter if necessary. air cleaner (EAC), refer to EAC Owner’s Manual for • Inspect all supply- and return-air ducts for obstruc- maintenance information. tions, air leaks, and insulation. Remedy any problem 4. If filter is dirty, it must be replaced. If your furnace when necessary. air filter needs to be replaced, be sure to use the same • Inspect the return-air duct connections at the furnace to
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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 & Systems’’ heading for dealer listing 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 w
