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Kenmore N8MSN0901714A1 - User Manual

Kenmore N8MSN0901714A1
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These instructions must be read and understood completely before attempting installation.
Signal Words on Product Labeling
Safety Labeling and Signal Words
DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTE Signal Words in Manuals
The signal words DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTE The signal word WARNING isused throughout this manual inthe
are used to identify levels of hazard seriousness. The signal word following manner:
DANGER is only used on product labels to signify an immediate
hazard. The signal words WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTE will
be used on product labels and throughout this manual and other The signal word CAUTION is used throughout this manual in the
manual that may apply to the product, following manner:
DANGER - Immediate hazards which will result in severe person-
at injury or death.
WARNING - Hazards or unsafe practices which could result in
severe personal injury or death.
Signal words are used in combination with colors and/or pictures
CAUTION - Hazards or unsafe practices which may result in or product labels.
minor personal injury or product or property damage.
NOTE - Used to highlight suggestions which wilt result in en- z_ Safety-alert symbol
hanced installation, reliability, or operation. When you see this symbol on the unit and in instructions or manu-
als, be alert to the potential for personal injury.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
DIMENSIONS ............................................... 3
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS .................................. 3
INTRODUCTION ............................................ 4
CODES AND STANDARDS ................................... 5
SAFETY ................................................ 5
GENERAL INSTALLATION ................................ 5
COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR ..................... 5
DUCT SYSTEMS ........................................ 5
ACOUSTICAL LINING AND FIBROUS GLASS DUCT ......... 5
GAS PIPING AND GAS PIPE PRESSURE TESTING .......... 5
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ............................ 5
VENTING .............................................. 5
ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) PRECAUTIONS ........... 5
LOCATION ................................................. 6
AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION .................... 7
INSTALLATION .............................................. 10
UPFLOW INSTALLATION ................................. 10
DOWNFLOW INSTALLATION ............................. 11
FILTER ARRANGEMENT ................................. 12
AIR DUCTS ............................................. 13
AIR DELIVERY - CFM .................................... 14
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ............................ 20
115-V WIRING .......................................... 20
J-BOX RELOCATION .................................... 20
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO J-BOX .................... 20
ELECTRICAL DATA ...................................... 21
24-V WIRING ........................................... 22
ACCESSORIES ......................................... 22
VENTING .................................................. 23
GENERAL VENTING REQUIREMENTS ..................... 23
MASONRY CHIMNEY REQUIREMENTS .................... 24
APPLIANCE APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS ............... 26
ADDITIONAL VENTING REQUIREMENTS .................. 26
SIDEWALL VENTING .................................... 27
START-UP, ADJUSTMENT, AND SAFETY CHECK ............... 30
GENERAL .............................................. 30
START-UP PROCEDURES ............................... 30
ADJUSTMENTS ......................................... 31
SPEED SELECTION ..................................... 32
CHECK SAFETY CONTROLS ............................. 33
CHECKLIST ............................................ 34
ORIFICE SIZE AND MANIFOLD PRESSURE ................ 35
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ................. 39
CARE AND MAINTENANCE ................................... 39
SEQUENCE OF OPERATION ................................. 43
WIRING DIAGRAM .......................................... 44
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ................................. 45
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PERSONAL INJURY, AND/OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE HAZARD
Failure to carefully read and follow this warning could
result in equipment malfunction, property damage,
3ersonal injury and/or death.
Installation or repairs made by unqualified persons
could result in equipment malfunction, property
damage, personal injury and/or death.
The information contained in this manual is intended for
use by a qualified service technician familiar with safety
3rocedures and equipped with proper tools and test
instruments.
Installation must conform with local building codes and
with the Natural Fuel Gas Code (NFCG) NFPA
54/ANSI Z223.1, and National standards of Canada
CAN/CSA-B149.1 and .2 Natural Gas and Propane
Installation Codes.
INSTALLER: Affix these instructions on or adjacent tothe furnace.
CONSUMER: Retain these instructions for future reference.
Portionsof the text andtables are reprintedfrom NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.t -20096), with permission of National Fire Protection Association, Quincy, MA 02269 and American Gas Association, Washing-
ton, DC 20001. This reprinted material is not the complete and official position of the NFPA or ANSI, on the referenced subiect, which is represented only by the standard in itsentirety,
PrintedinU.S.A. 441 01 1402 02 May. 2012
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Summary

Safety Labeling and Signal Words

Signal Word Definitions

Explains the meaning and usage of DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTE signal words.

Signal Words Usage

Details how signal words are used in manuals and on product labels.

Installation Warning

Safety Considerations

Major Hazard Warnings

Covers fire, explosion, electrical shock, carbon monoxide, and cut hazards.

Furnace Reliability Hazard

Warns about unit component damage due to improper installation.

Installation Requirements

Clearances to Combustible Construction

Specifies minimum clearances for combustible materials in various furnace orientations.

Introduction

Furnace Overview

Introduces the furnace model, its certification, and intended applications.

Codes and Standards

Installation and Safety Codes

Lists applicable national and local codes for safety, installation, and system requirements.

Specific System Standards

Refers to standards for duct systems, acoustical lining, and venting.

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions

ESD Hazard Warning and Procedures

Warns about furnace component damage from ESD and details protective procedures.

Location Requirements

Air Quality Hazards

Warns about corrosive or contaminated air affecting furnace parts.

General Installation Guidelines

Furnace Placement and Protection

Lists essential requirements for electrical protection, materials, and location.

Installation Warnings

Garage and Construction Heating

Specific warnings for garage installations and construction heating applications.

Furnace Orientation

Warns against installing the furnace in specific orientations.

Air for Combustion and Ventilation

Combustion and Ventilation Air Requirements

Specifies codes for providing adequate combustion and ventilation air.

Furnace Corrosion and Carbon Monoxide Hazards

Negative Pressure and Make-Up Air

Discusses negative pressure conditions and the need for make-up air.

Combustion Air Methods

Outdoor Combustion Air Method

Details requirements for providing outdoor air for combustion and ventilation.

Indoor Combustion Air Methods

Covers Standard and Known Air Infiltration Rate methods for indoor air use.

Air Supply Methods

Standard Air Supply Method

Defines the standard method for air supply based on space volume and infiltration rate.

Known Air Infiltration Rate Method

Specifies conditions and usage for the known air infiltration rate method.

Installation Procedures

Upflow Installation - Bottom Return Air Inlet

Instructions for installing the bottom return air inlet in upflow configuration.

Side Return Air Inlet

Notes on using side return air inlets in upflow and horizontal configurations.

Furnace Installation Details

Leveling Legs Installation

Instructions for installing leveling legs on the furnace.

Downflow Installation Requirements

Lists approved accessories and flooring for downflow installations.

Horizontal Installation

Horizontal Installation Hazards

Warnings specific to horizontal installation orientation.

Furnace Support Methods

Details methods for supporting suspended or platform-mounted furnaces.

Roll-Out Protection

Explains the need for and installation of flame roll-out protection.

Filter Arrangement

Filter Installation Warning

Warns never to operate without a filter or with the access door removed.

Air Ducts

Duct System Design

Guidelines for designing and sizing duct systems according to standards.

Ductwork Acoustical Treatment

Discusses acoustical lining and fibrous ductwork for noise reduction.

Supply Air Connections

Requirements for supply air connections, including access panels.

Duct Flange and Unit Suspension

Duct Flange Usage

Illustrates correct and incorrect usage of duct flanges for various orientations.

Horizontal Unit Suspension

Diagrams showing methods for suspending furnaces horizontally.

Furnace Support and Attic Installation

Horizontal Unit Suspension with Straps

Illustrates methods for suspending furnaces horizontally using straps.

Typical Attic Installation

Diagram showing typical installation requirements in an attic space.

Supply Air Duct Connections

Upflow and Horizontal Furnaces Ducting

Instructions for connecting supply-air ducts to upflow and horizontal furnaces.

Downflow Furnaces Ducting

Instructions for connecting supply-air ducts to downflow furnaces.

Return Air Connections

Downflow Return Air

Describes how to connect return-air ducts for downflow furnaces.

Upflow and Horizontal Return Air

Describes how to connect return-air ducts for upflow and horizontal furnaces.

Gas Piping Installation

Gas Piping Hazards

Warns about gas piping hazards, including testing and purging.

Gas Pipe Pressure Testing

J-Box Relocation

Electrical Box Connection

Electrical Connections

Electrical Shock and Fire Hazards

Emphasizes proper grounding and wiring practices.

115-V Wiring Requirements

Details wiring requirements, voltage checks, and electrical codes.

Fire Hazard Warning

Warns against using aluminum wire and recommends a separate fused circuit.

Junction Box (J-Box) Relocation

Connecting to J-Box

Electrical Box Installation Warning

Electrical Box Wiring

BX Cable Installation

Power Cord Installation

24-V Wiring

Electronic Air Cleaner (EAC) Connection

Instructions for connecting an Electronic Air Cleaner accessory.

Humidifier Connections

Venting Requirements

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard

Warns about carbon monoxide poisoning from improper venting.

General Venting Requirements

Lists safety codes and requirements for vent sizing and installation.

Masonry Chimney Requirements

Chimney Adapter Kit Usage

Details CSA certification for using specific chimney adapter kits with masonry chimneys.

Relining Requirements

Refers to NFGC sections for determining relining requirements for masonry chimneys.

Appliance Application Requirements

Condensation Prevention

Lists precautions to prevent condensation and corrosion in the furnace and vent system.

Additional Venting Requirements

Vent Elbow and Connector Sizing

Details vent elbow requirements and use of increaser fittings for various vent connector sizes.

Vent Connector Exit Locations

Burn Hazard Warning

Sidewall Venting

Start-Up, Adjustment, and Safety Check

General Pre-Start Checks

General checks before start-up, including safety warnings and control connections.

Start-Up Procedures

Procedures for starting up the furnace, including gas leak checks.

Adjustments

Gas Input Rate Determination

Instructions for determining correct gas input rate, including altitude derating.

Orifice and Manifold Pressure Adjustment

Guidance on selecting correct orifices and setting manifold pressure based on altitude and gas properties.

Manifold Pressure Adjustment

Verify Natural Gas Input Rate

Set Temperature Rise

Set Thermostat Heat Anticipator

Adjust Heat Off Delay

Set Airflow CFM for Cooling

Check Safety Controls

Check Main Limit Switch(es)

Procedure to check the main limit switch for proper operation.

Check Draft Safeguard Switch

Explains the purpose of the draft safeguard switch and how to check it.

Check Pressure Switch

Checklist

Service and Maintenance Procedures

General Safety Warnings

General safety warnings for performing maintenance on the furnace.

Electrical Safety and Controls

Safety precautions for working with electrical controls, wiring, and status codes.

Component Testing and Care

Procedures for component testing, basic care, and maintenance.

Furnace Maintenance Tasks

General Maintenance Checklist

Lists key maintenance tasks like filter cleaning, blower check, and electrical inspection.

Air Filter Cleaning;Replacement

Instructions for cleaning or replacing the air filter.

Blower Motor and Wheel Cleaning

Steps for cleaning the blower motor and wheel.

Blower Motor and Wheel Service

Heat Exchanger Cleaning

Heat Exchanger Cleaning Warning

Advises replacing heat exchangers with heavy soot accumulation instead of cleaning.

Heat Exchanger Cleaning Procedure

Outlines the process for cleaning heat exchangers if required due to dust or corrosion.

Sequence of Operation

Heating Sequence

Details the sequence of operation for heating mode, including igniter and blower activation.

Cooling Sequence

Explains the sequence of operation for cooling mode.

Continuous Blower Mode

Describes how the blower operates in continuous blower mode.

Heat Pump Sequence

Outlines the sequence of operation when the furnace is used with a heat pump.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Guide

Initial System Checks

Verifies power, fuse, door switch, and thermostat signals.

Status Code Diagnostics

Instructions on how to interpret status codes indicated by the LED for diagnostics.

Component Testing

Guidance on performing component tests for diagnostics.

Kenmore N8MSN0901714A1 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandKenmore
Model NumberN8MSN0901714A1
CategoryFurnace
Fuel TypeNatural Gas
AFUE80%
Input BTU90, 000
Output BTU72, 000
Efficiency80%
Blower Motor TypeMulti-speed
Ignition TypeElectronic
Thermostat CompatibilityStandard
Furnace TypeSingle-stage
Warranty10-year limited

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