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General| Category | Furnace |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type | Gas |
| Efficiency | Up to 96% AFUE |
| Heat Exchanger Warranty | Limited Lifetime |
| Brand | Maytag |
| Series | MEC96 |
| Blower Motor | Variable Speed |
| Heat Exchanger | Stainless Steel |
| Stages | Two-Stage |
| Parts Warranty | 10 Years |
General warning about potential fire or explosion due to improper safety practices.
Caution regarding potential property damage from freezing water pipes.
Warning about severe consequences of incorrect installation, adjustment, or service.
Steps to discharge static electricity before touching sensitive electronic components.
Warning about potential property damage, injury, or death from improper installation practices.
Detailed steps for safe venting system operation testing to prevent CO poisoning.
Ensuring adequate fresh air for proper combustion and ventilation.
Instructions and diagrams for suspending furnaces from structural elements.
Guidance on securing and sloping condensate drain traps for horizontal installations.
Warning about severe risks associated with improper vent/flue pipe installation.
Caution regarding hazards of using solvent cements near ignition sources.
Guidelines for sizing, securing, and sloping vent/flue and combustion air piping.
Specific requirements for vent pipe and combustion air pipe installations in Canada.
Details on securing vent/flue pipe to furnace fitting and routing considerations.
Instructions for using an alternate vent/flue location on upflow models.
Instructions for using an alternate opening for combustion air on upflow/horizontal models.
Guidelines for routing and terminating dual pipe systems for direct vent furnaces.
Step-by-step guide for routing the drain hose on the right side of the cabinet.
Critical warning regarding electrical shock hazards and grounding requirements.
Step-by-step guide for routing the drain hose on the left side of the cabinet.
Information on drain exit locations for counterflow models.
Specific instructions for drain exit on the left side, focusing on coupling.
Detailed steps for drain exit on the right side, including hose and trap mounting.
Instructions for horizontal counterflow installation with left side down.
Details on wire color coding, replacement, and routing for the wiring harness.
Guidelines for connecting 115V power supply, including circuit requirements.
Using a single-stage thermostat with the furnace, including transition delays.
Connecting optional accessories like humidifiers and air cleaners to the furnace control.
Requirement for high altitude installations to use specific orifice kits for proper operation.
Instructions and warnings for converting the furnace from natural gas to propane gas.
Guidelines for sizing, connecting, and supporting gas piping according to codes.
Recommendation for gas detecting warning devices in basements or confined spaces.
Procedure for measuring and verifying static pressure in ductwork.
Critical warning to prevent combustion products from entering the air supply.
Instructions on creating and preparing the bottom return air opening on upflow models.
Critical step to prime the drain trap before furnace startup to ensure drainage.
Steps for purging gas lines and checking for leaks before furnace startup.
Procedure for measuring and verifying inlet gas supply pressure.
Caution regarding minor adjustments to gas valve pressure regulator for manifold pressure.
Procedure for measuring the actual gas input rate using the gas meter.
How to measure and adjust temperature rise for proper heat exchanger operation.
Information on selecting and adjusting circulator blower speeds for optimal airflow.
Initial startup sequence for the furnace control module and status indicators.
Detailed step-by-step description of the furnace's operation in heating mode.
Sequence of operations for the furnace when operating in cooling mode.
Overview of safety circuits and their functions in monitoring furnace operation.
Description of the electronic control module and its diagnostic capabilities.
Description of primary, auxiliary, and rollout limit controls.
Function of pressure switches and the flame sensor in furnace operation.
Explanation of fault codes indicated by LED flashes related to limit circuits.
Reference to a chart for diagnosing operational problems based on symptoms and codes.
Procedure for retrieving stored fault codes from the control module.
Methods to reset the furnace from a lockout condition, including automatic and manual resets.
Scope of annual inspections for safe and proper furnace operation.
Importance of filter maintenance for performance and filter types.
Visual inspection guidelines for burner flames during the heating season.
Annual inspection and maintenance of condensate trap and drain system for proper drainage.
Information on ordering functional parts, including model and serial number requirements.
