Reznor R8HE Option - Installation - Gas/High Alt. Conv. - Manual (Page 3)

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2. Check all gas connections for leaks with a soap and
water solution. If the solution bubbles there is a gas
leak which must be corrected.
3. Turn on the electrical power to the appliance.
4. Place the gas valve ON / OFF switch to the ON position.
See Figure 2.
5. Set the thermostat above room temperature to begin
the heating cycle of the furnace.
6. Check that the furnace ignites and operates properly.
Refer to the installation instructions provided with the
unit for the normal operating sequence.
7. After ignition, visually inspect the burner assembly to
ensure that the flame is drawn directly into the center of
the heat exchanger tube. In a properly adjusted burner
assembly, the flame color should be blue with some light
yellow streaks near the outer portions of the flame.
NOTE: The ignitor may not ignite the gas until all air is
bled from the gas line. If the ignition control locks out,
turn the thermostat to its lowest setting and wait one
minute then turn the thermostat above room temperature
and the ignitor will try again to ignite the main burners.
This process may have to be repeated several times
before the burners will ignite. After the burners are lit,
check all gas connections for leaks again with the soap
and water solution.
Measuring the Manifold Pressure
The manifold pressure must be measured by installing a
pressure gauge (Manometer, Magnehelic Meter, etc.) to
the outlet end of the gas valve as follows:
1. Turn off all electrical power to the appliance.
2. Shut OFF the gas supply at the manual shutoff valve
located outside of the appliance.
3. Using a 3/16” Allen wrench, remove the manifold
pressure tap plug located on the outlet side of the gas
valve. See Figure 2.
4. Install an 1/8” NPT pipe thread fitting, that is compatible
with a Manometer or similar pressure gauge.
5. Connect the Manometer or pressure gauge to the
manifold pressure tap.
6. Set the room thermostat above room temperature to
start the furnace.
7. Allow the furnace to operate for 3 minutes and then
check the manifold pressure. Compare the measured
value with the value shown in Table 2 (page 4). If the
manifold pressure is not set to the appropriate pressure,
then it must be adjusted.
Adjusting the Manifold Pressure
NOTE: Adjustments must be made to both LOW & HIGH
fire settings when converting two-stage gas valves. Refer
to Table 2 for manifold pressures.
1. Remove the cap screw (Figure 2, page 4).
2. Using a screwdriver or Allen wrench (where appropriate),
slowly turn the adjustment screw till the appropriate
manifold pressure listed in Table 2 is achieved.
NOTE: Turning the screw clockwise increases the
pressure, turning the screw counter-clockwise
decreases the pressure. To prevent the screw from
GAS PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT
Measuring the Supply Gas Pressure
1. Turn OFF the gas supply at the manual valve located
on the outside of the unit.
2. Using a 3/16” Allen wrench, remove the plug from the
inlet pressure tap (INLET side of gas valve). See Figure
2.
3. Install an 1/8” NPT pipe thread fitting, that is compatible
with a Manometer or similar pressure gauge.
4. Connect the Manometer or pressure gauge to the Inlet
Pressure Tap.
5. Turn ON the main gas supply at the manual valve.
6. Check and adjust the incoming gas line pressure to
11.0-14.0 inches Water Column for LP/Propane gas.
7. Turn OFF the gas supply at the manual valve.
8. Disconnect the Manometer or pressure gauge.
9. Remove the NPT fitting and reinstall the INLET pressure
tap plug. Hand tighten the plug first to prevent cross-
threading. Tighten with 3/16 Allen wrench.
Lighting & Adjustment of the Appliance
WARNING:
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could
result in serious injury or property damage.
Never test for gas leaks with an open flame. Use
a commercially available soap solution made
specifically for the detection of leaks to check
all connections. A fire or explosion may result
causing property damage, personal injury or
loss of life.
1. Turn ON the manual gas valve, located on the outside
of the unit to the ON position.
by the larger springs from the kit. The LP/Propane
springs for both HIGH & LOW fire are the same
size, shape and color. See Figure 2 (page 4).
• Use only a Torx-25 or 3/16” flathead screwdriver
when removing adjustment screws or during
pressure adjustment.
1. Remove the HIGH fire cap screw. See Figure 2.
2. Remove and discard the HIGH fire adjustment screw
from the gas valve.
3. Remove the spring from the gas valve and discard.
4. Install a larger spring from the conversion kit.
5. Install a new adjusting screw from the kit.
6. Repeat steps 1 - 5 for replacement of the LOW fire
spring and adjustment screw.
7. Check and adjust the regulator setting. See Gas Pressure
Adjustment Section.
8. Reinstall the cap screws on the HIGH and LOW
regulators. Plastic replacement cap screws are provided
in the conversion kit.
9. Affix the yellow label from the spring conversion kit to
the gas valve.