Model 226A Preferred series 2-stage Heat Pump Maintenance

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The Model 226A Preferred series 2-stage Heat Pump Maintenance is a procedure that will ensure the quality performance of your furnace. The heating system will operate better, more efficiently and more economically.

Keep the air filters clean. The heating system will operate better, more efficiently and more economically.
Arrange the furniture and drapes so that the supply air registers and the return air grilles are unobstructed.
Close doors and windows. This will reduce the heating load on the system
Avoid excessive use of kitchen exhaust fans.
Do not permit the heat generated by television, lamps or other heat generating devices to influence the thermostat operation.
Except for the mounting platform, keep all combustible articles 3 feet from the furnace and vent system.
IMPORTANT: Replace all blower doors and compartment covers after servicing the furnace. Do not operate the unit without all panels and doors securely in place.
Explain the advantages of continuous fan operation to the customer.
The furnace should operate for many years without excessive scale build-up in the flue passageways. However, it is recommended that a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier annually inspect the flue passageways, the vent system and the m
IMPORTANT: It is recommended that at the beginning and at approximately half way through the heating season, a visual inspection be made of the main burner flames for the desired flame appearance by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplie
WARNING: HOLES IN THE VENT PIPE OR HEAT EXCHANGER CAN CAUSE TOXIC FUMES TO ENTER THE HOME, RESULTING IN CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING OR DEATH. THE VENT PIPE OR HEAT EXCHANGER MUST BE REPLACED IF THEY LEAK.
IMPORTANT: It is recommended that at the beginning of the heating season, the flame sensor be cleaned with fine steel wool or Scotch Bright Pad by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
IMPORTANT: It is recommended that an annual inspection and cleaning of all furnace markings be made to assure legibility. Attach a replacement marking, which can be obtained through the distributor, if any are found to be illegible or missing.

Keep the air filters clean. The heating system will operate better, more efficiently and more economically.

Arrange the furniture and drapes so that the supply air registers and the return air grilles are unobstructed.

Close doors and windows. This will reduce the heating load on the system

Avoid excessive use of kitchen exhaust fans.

Do not permit the heat generated by television, lamps or other heat generating devices to influence the thermostat operation.

Except for the mounting platform, keep all combustible articles 3 feet from the furnace and vent system.

IMPORTANT: Replace all blower doors and compartment covers after servicing the furnace. Do not operate the unit without all panels and doors securely in place.

Explain the advantages of continuous fan operation to the customer.

The furnace should operate for many years without excessive scale build-up in the flue passageways. However, it is recommended that a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier annually inspect the flue passageways, the vent system and the m

IMPORTANT: It is recommended that at the beginning and at approximately half way through the heating season, a visual inspection be made of the main burner flames for the desired flame appearance by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplie

WARNING: HOLES IN THE VENT PIPE OR HEAT EXCHANGER CAN CAUSE TOXIC FUMES TO ENTER THE HOME, RESULTING IN CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING OR DEATH. THE VENT PIPE OR HEAT EXCHANGER MUST BE REPLACED IF THEY LEAK.

IMPORTANT: It is recommended that at the beginning of the heating season, the flame sensor be cleaned with fine steel wool or Scotch Bright Pad by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

IMPORTANT: It is recommended that an annual inspection and cleaning of all furnace markings be made to assure legibility. Attach a replacement marking, which can be obtained through the distributor, if any are found to be illegible or missing.