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Unit Start-Up
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING
 WARNING
Do not use this furnace if any part has been underwater. 
A  ood-damaged  furnace  is  extremely  dangerous. 
Attempts to use the furnace can result in re or explosion. 
Immediately call a qualied service technician to inspect 
the furnace and to replace all gas controls, control 
system parts, and electrical parts that have been wet or 
to replace the furnace, if deemed necessary.
 WARNING
Danger of explosion. Can cause injury or 
product or property damage. If overheating 
occurs or if gas supply fails to shut o, shut 
o  the  manual  gas  valve  to  the  appliance 
before shutting o electrical supply.
 CAUTION
Before attempting to perform any service or maintenance, 
turn the electrical power to unit OFF at disconnect switch.
BEFORE LIGHTING the unit, smell all around the furnace 
area for gas.  Be sure to smell next to the  oor because 
some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the oor.
The gas valve on the ML296UHV is equipped with a gas 
control switch (lever). Use only your hand to move switch. 
Never use tools. If the switch will not move by hand, do 
not try to repair it. Force or attempted repair may result in 
a re or explosion.
Placing the furnace into operation:
ML296UHV units are equipped with an automatic hot 
surface ignition system. Do not attempt to manually light 
burners on this furnace. Each time the thermostat calls for 
heat, the burners will automatically light. The ignitor does 
not get hot when there is no call for heat on these units.
Priming Condensate Trap
The condensate trap should be primed with water prior 
to start-up to ensure proper condensate drainage. Either 
pour  10  .  oz.  (300  ml)  of  water  into  the  trap,  or  follow 
these steps to prime the trap:
1 -   Follow the lighting instructions to place the unit into 
operation.
2 -  Set the thermostat to initiate a heating demand.
3 -  Allow the burners to re for approximately 3 minutes.
4 -  Adjust the thermostat to deactivate the heating 
demand.
5-  Wait for the combustion air inducer to stop. Set the 
thermostat to initiate a heating demand and again 
allow the burners to re for approximately 3 minutes
6 -  Adjust the thermostat to deactivate the heating 
demand and wait for the combustion air inducer to 
stop. At this point, the trap should be primed with 
sucient  water  to  ensure  proper  condensate  drain 
operation.
 WARNING
If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a re or 
explosion may result causing property damage, personal 
injury or death.
Gas Valve Operation (Figure 63)
1 -   STOP!  Read the safety information at the beginning 
of this section.
2 -  Set the thermostat to the lowest setting.
3 -  Turn o all electrical power to the unit.
4 -  This furnace is equipped with an ignition device 
which automatically lights the burners. Do not try to 
light the burners by hand.
5 -  Remove the access panel.
6 -  Move gas valve switch to OFF. See gure 63.
7 -  Wait  ve minutes to  clear  out  any  gas. If  you  then 
smell gas, STOP! Immediately call your gas supplier 
from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s 
instructions. If you do not smell gas go to next step.
8 -  Move gas valve switch to ON. See gure 63.
GAS VALVE SHOWN IN ON POSITION
INLET PRESSURE POST
HIGH FIRE ADJUSTMENT
SCREW
(under cap)
MANIFOLD
PRESSURE TAP
FIGURE 63 
9 - Replace the access panel.
10- Turn on all electrical power to the unit.
11- Set the thermostat to desired setting.
NOTE - When unit is initially started, steps 1 through 
11 may need to be repeated to purge air from gas 
line.
12-  If the appliance will not operate, follow the 
instructions “Turning O Gas to Unit” and call your 
service technician or gas supplier.
Turning O Gas to Unit
1 -   Set the thermostat to the lowest setting.
2 -  Turn o all electrical power to the unit if service is to 
be performed.
3 -  Remove the access panel.