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III-START-UP
A-Preliminary and Seasonal Checks
1 -   Inspect  electrical  wiring,  both  eld  and  factory 
installed for loose connections. Tighten as required.
2 -   Check voltage  at  disconnect  switch.  Voltage  must 
be  within  range  listed  on  the  nameplate.  If  not, 
consult  the  power  company  and  have  voltage 
condition corrected before starting unit.
3 -   Inspect  condition  of  condensate  traps  and  drain 
assembly. Disassemble and clean seasonally.
B-Heating Start-Up
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 ML296DFV is equipped with a gas 
control  switch.  Use  only  your  hand  to  move  the  switch. 
Never use tools. If the the switch will not move by hand, 
replace the valve. Do not try to repair it. Force or attempt-
ed repair may result in a re or explosion.
Placing the furnace into operation:
ML296DFV units are equipped with a SureLight
®
 ignition 
system. Do not attempt to manually light burners on this 
furnace. Each time the thermostat calls for heat, the burn-
ers  will  automatically  light  The  ignitor  does  not  get  hot 
when there is no call for heat on units with SureLight igni-
tion system.
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  again  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 50)
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 upper access panel.
6 -   Move gas valve switch to OFF. See FIGURE 50.
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 FIGURE 50.
GAS VALVE SHOWN IN ON POSITION
INLET PRESSURE POST
HIGH FIRE
ADJUSTMENT
(under cap)
MANIFOLD
PRESSURE TAP
LOW  FIRE
ADJUSTMENT
(under cap)
FIGURE 50 
9 -  Replace the upper access panel.
10 -  Turn on all electrical power to 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 upper access panel.
4 -   Move gas valve switch to OFF.
5 -   Replace the upper access panel.
Failure To Operate
If the unit fails to operate, check the following:
1 -   Is the thermostat calling for heat?
2 -   Are access panels securely in place?
3 -   Is the main disconnect switch closed?
4 -   Is there a blown fuse or tripped breaker?
5 -   Is the lter dirty or plugged? Dirty or plugged lters 
will cause the limit control to shut the unit o.
6 -   Is gas turned on at the meter?
7 -   Is the manual main shut-o valve open?
8 -   Is the internal manual shut-o valve open?
9 -   Is  the  unit  ignition  system  in  lockout?  If  the  unit 
locks out again, inspect the unit for blockages.