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UNIT INFORMATIONUNIT INFORMATION
Service Literature
©2016 Lennox Industries, Inc. 
 
 WARNING
Electric Shock Hazard. Can cause injury 
or death. Unit must be properly grounded 
in accordance with national and local 
codes.
Line voltage is present at all components 
when unit is not in operation on units 
with single-pole contactors. Disconnect 
all remote electric power supplies before 
opening access panel. Unit may have 
multiple power supplies.
 CAUTION
As with any mechanical equipment, contact with 
sharp sheet metal edges can result in personal 
injury. Take care while handling this equipment and 
wear gloves and protective clothing.
ML180UHE(X) series units are mid-eciency gas furnac-
es  used  for  upow  or  horizontal  applications  only,  man-
ufactured  with  Lennox  Duralok  heat  exchangers  formed 
of aluminized steel. ML180UHE(X) units are available in 
heating capacities of 44,000 to 132,000 Btuh and cooling 
applications 2 to 5 tons. Refer to Engineering Handbook 
for proper sizing.
Units are factory equipped for use  with  natural gas. Kits 
are  available  for  conversion  to  LP/Propane  operation. 
ML180UHE(X) model units  are equipped with a  hot sur-
face  ignition  system.  The  ML180UHE(X)  unit  meets  the 
California Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) Standards and Califor-
nia Seasonal Eciency requirements.
All units use a redundant gas valve to assure safety shut-
o as required by C.S.A. All specications in this manual 
are subject to change. Procedures outlined in this manual 
are presented as a recommendation only and do not su-
persede  or  replace  local or  state codes.  In the  absence 
of  local  or  state  codes,  the  guidelines  and  procedures 
outlined in this manual (except where noted) are recom-
mended only and do not constitute code.
 WARNING
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, 
service or maintenance can cause property damage, 
personal injury or loss of life. Installation and service 
must be performed by a licensed professional HVAC 
installer (or equivalent), service agency or the gas 
supplier.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2
Blower Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4
Parts Identication  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6
I Unit Components  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7
II Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 21
III Start Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 21
IV Heating System Service Checks    . . . . . . . . . Page 21
V Typical Operating Characteristics   . . . . . . . . . Page 26
VI Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 26
VII Wiring and Sequence of Operation     . . . . . . Page 29
ML180UHE(X)
Corp 1120-L4 
Revised 10-2017
ML180UHE(X) SERIES UNITS