SERVICING
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S-200 CHECKING DUCT STATIC
The maximum and minimum allowable external static pres-
sures are found in the specification section. These tables
also show the amount of air being delivered at a given static
by a given motor speed or pulley adjustment.
The furnace motor cannot deliver proper air quantities (CFM)
against statics other than those listed.
Too great of an external static pressure will result in insuffi-
cient air that can cause excessive temperature rise, result-
ing in limit tripping, etc. Whereas not enough static may
result in motor overloading.
To determine proper air movement, proceed as follows:
1. With clean filters in the furnace, use a draft gauge (in-
clined manometer) to measure the static pressure of
the return duct at the inlet of the furnace. (Negative Pres-
sure)
2. Measure the static pressure of the supply duct. (Posi-
tive Pressure)
3. Add the two (2) readings together for total external static
pressure.
NOTE: Both readings may be taken simultaneously and
read directly on the manometer if so desired. If an air
condioner coil or Electronic Air Clearner is used in conjuectin
with the furnace, the readings must also include theses
components, as shown in the following drawing.
4. Consult proper tables for the quantity of air.
If the total external static pressure exceeds the minimum
or maximum allowable statics, check for closed dampers,
registers, undersized and/or oversized poorly laid out duct
work.
AIR COMMAND
HI EFFICIENCY 80 GAS FURNACE
Amana
Electronic Air Cleaner
Caution
High Vo ltage
To avoid personal injury , wait 15
seconds after de-energi zing unit
before touching unit interior.
CUTAWAY OF DUCTWORK
TO EXPOSE COIL
SUPPLY
AIR
INCLINED
MANOMETER
RETURN
AIR
Checking Static Pressure
(80% Furnace Shown, 90% Similar)
S-201 CHECKING TEMPERATURE RISE
The more air (CFM) being delivered through a given fur-
nace, the less the rise will be; so the less air (CFM) being
delivered, the greater the rise. The temperature rise should
be adjusted in accordance to a given furnace specifica-
tions and its external static pressure. An incorrect tem-
perature rise may result in condensing in or overheating of
the heat exchanger. An airflow and temperature rise table
is provided in the blower performance specification sec-
tion. Determine and adjust temperature rise as follows:
1. Operate furnace with burners firing for approximately
ten minutes. Check BTU input to furnace - do not ex-
ceed input rating stamped on rating plate. Ensure all
registers are open and all duct dampers are in their
final (fully or partially open) position.
2. Place thermometers in the return and supply ducts as
close to the furnace as possible. Thermometers must
not be influenced by radiant heat by being able to “see”
the heat exchanger.
AIR COMMAND
HI EFF ICI ENCY 8 0 GAS F URNAC E
RISE =
T
SUPPLY -
T
RETURN
T
SUPPLY
SUPPLY
AIR
HEAT EXCHANGER
RADIATION "LINE OF SIGHT"
T
RETURN
RETURN
AIR
Checking Temperature Rise
(80% Furnace Shown, 90% Similar)
3. Subtract the return air temperature from the supply air
temperature to determine the air temperature rise. Al-
low adequate time for thermometer readings to stabi-
lize.
4. Adjust temperature rise by adjusting the circulator
blower speed. Increase blower speed to reduce tem-
perature rise. Decrease blower speed to increase tem-
perature rise. Refer to Circulator Blower Speed section
in the Product Design section of this manual for speed
changing details. Temperature rise is related to the
BTUH output of the furnace and the amount of air (CFM)
circulated over the heat exchanger. Measure motor
current draw to determine that the motor is not over-
loaded during adjustments.
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