Carrier 58MEC User Manual
Carrier Kiln
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58MEC
DELUXE 4---WAY MULTIPOISE 2---STAGE
CONDENSING GAS FURNACE
SIZES 060 TO 120
Service and Maintenance Instructions
NOTE: Read the entire instruction manual before starting the
installation.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
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GENERAL
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ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) PRECAUTIONS
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
3
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Cleaning and/or Replacing Air Filter
3
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Blower Motor and Wheel Maintenance
3
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Cleaning Burners
5
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Cleaning Heat Exchangers
7
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Primary Heat Exchangers
7
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Secondary Heat Exchangers
7
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Flushing Collector Box and Drainage System
8
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Servicing Hot Surface Igniter
10
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Electrical Controls and Wiring
11
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Checking Heat Tape Operation (If Applicable)
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Winterizing
11
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WIRING DIAGRAM
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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Status Codes
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Component Tests
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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ELECTRICAL SHOCK, FIRE, OR EXPLOSION
HAZARD
Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could result in
dangerous operation, personal injury, death, or property
damage.
-- Before servicing, disconnect all electrical power to furnace
and install lock out tag.
--When servicing controls, label all wires prior to
disconnecting. Reconnect wires correctly.
-- Verify proper operation after servicing.
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WARNING
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
Recognize safety information. This is the safety--alert symbol
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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, WARNING, and
CAUTION. These words are used with the safety--alert symbol.
DANGER identifies the most serious hazards which will result in
severe personal injury or death. WARNING signifies a hazard
which could result in personal injury or death. CAUTION is used
to identify unsafe practices which may result in minor personal
injury or product and property damage. NOTE is used to highlight
suggestions which will result in enhanced installation, reliability, or
operation.
Installing and servicing heating equipment can be hazardous due to
gas and electrical components. Only trained and qualified service
agency personnel should install, repair, or service heating
equipment.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK, FIRE, OR EXPLOSION
HAZARD
Failure to follow this warning could result in personal
injury, death or property damage.
The ability to properly perform maintenance on this
equipment requires certain expertise, mechanical skills,
tools, and equipment. If you do not possess these, do not
attempt to perform any maintenance on this equipment
other than those procedures recommended in the User’s
Manual.
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WARNING
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
Failure to follow this warning could result in property
damage, personal injury, or death.
Never store anything on, near, or in contact with the furnace,
such as:
1. Spray or aerosol cans, rags, brooms, dust mops, vacuum
cleaners, or other cleaning tools.
2. Soap powders, bleaches, waxes or other cleaning
compounds, plastic or plastic containers, gasoline, kerosene,
cigarette lighter fluid, dry cleaning fluids, or other volatile
fluids.
3. Paint thinners and other painting compounds, paper bags,
or other paper products.
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WARNING