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Rheem R95T Furnace Yearly Maintenance

The Rheem R95T Furnace Yearly Maintenance focuses on filters, lubrication. combustion area, vent system and condensation of your unit. Have your qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier instruct you on how to access your filters for regular maintenance.
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04/26/2021

Rheem R95T Furnace Yearly Maintenance

The Rheem R95T Furnace Yearly Maintenance focuses on filters, lubrication. combustion area, vent system and condensation of your unit. Have your qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier instruct you on how to access your filters for regular maintenance.

    WARNING: DISCONNECT MAIN ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE UNIT BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCE. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN CAUSE ELECTRICAL SHOCK RESULTING IN SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

    CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE YOUR SYSTEM FOR EXTENDED PERI- ODS WITHOUT FILTERS. A PORTION OF THE DUST EN- TRAINED IN THE AIR MAY TEMPORARILY LODGE IN THE AIR DUCT RUNS AND AT THE SUPPLY REGISTERS. ANY RECIRCULATED DUST PARTICLES WILL BE HEATED AND CHARRED BY

    IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT AN ANNUAL INSPECTION OF YOUR FURNACE BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER, SERVICE AGENCY OR THE GAS SUPPLIER.

    FILTER MAINTENANCE

    Have your qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier instruct you on how to access your filters for regular maintenance

    WARNING: TURN OFF ELECTRICAL POWER TO FURNACE BEFORE REMOVING FRONT ACCESS DOOR. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN ELECTRICAL SHOCK, SEVERE PER- SONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

    If you are not totally sure of this procedure, consult a :

    REMOVING FILTERS

    UPFLOW FURNACE – FILTERS IN BOTTOM OR SIDE DUCT LOCATION

    DOWNFLOW FURNACE – FILTERS IN TOP DUCT LOCATION

    Routine maintenance to be provided by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier ONLY.

    LUBRICATION

    The blower motor and induced draft motor are prelubricated by the manufacturer and do not require further attention

    IMPORTANT: DO NOT attempt to lubricate the bearings on the blower motor or the induced draft blower motor. Addition of lubri- cants can reduce the motor life and void the warranty

    WARNING: DISCONNECT MAIN ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE UNIT BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCE. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN ELECTRICAL SHOCK, SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

    The blower compartment and motor should be inspected and cleaned periodically by your qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier to prevent the possibility of overheating due to an accumulation of dust and dirt on the windings or on the motor

    COMBUSTION AREA AND VENT SYSTEM

    WARNING: IF DIRT, RUST, SOOT OR SCALE ACCUMULATIONS ARE PRESENT, DO NOT OPERATE THE FURNACE. INSPECT THE HEAT EXCHANGERS FOR LEAKS. LEAKS CAN CAUSE TOXIC FUMES TO ENTER THE HOME AND CAUSE CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING OR DEATH.

    WARNING: CHECK VENT PIPE SECTIONS FOR DETERIORATION AND CHECK JOINT FITTINGS FOR THEIR INTEGRITY. IF IT HAS BECOME DISCONNECTED OR TOXIC FUMES CAN ESCAPE INTO THE HOME AND CAUSE CARBON MONOX- IDE POISONING OR DEATH. DO NOT OPERATE THIS FURNACE. APPROPRIAT

    CONDENSATE:

    NOTE: This furnace is equipped with a pressure switch which will shut off the main burners if the condensate drain line becomes blocked.

Source: Rheem

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