Thermo Products VHF-ABP - User Manual

MO-525 Made in USA
ECN 5635-MA 200715
OIL-FIRED CENTRAL FURNACE
Installation, Operation, and Service Manual
With Users Information Section
Models:
VHF-ABP VHF-ABT VHF-ACP VHF-ACT
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WARNING: IF THE INFORMATION IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS IS NOT FOLLOWED EXACTLY, A FIRE OR
EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR LOSS OF LIFE.
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF
THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.
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CAUSE INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. REFER TO THIS MANUAL. FOR ASSISTANCE OR ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION CONSULT A QUALIFIED INSTALLER, OR SERVICE AGENCY.
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INCENDIE OU UNE EXPLOSION ENTRAÎNANT DES DOMMAGES MATÉRIELS, DES BLESSURES
CORPORELLES OU DES PERTES DE VIE.
NE PAS ENTREPOSER NI UTILISER D'ESSENCE OU AUTRES VAPEURS ET LIQUIDES INFLAMMABLES À
PROXIMITÉ DE CET APPAREIL OU DE TOUT AUTRE APPAREIL.
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AVERTISSEMENT: UNE MAUVAISE INSTALLATION, D'AJUSTEMENT, DE LA MODIFICATION,
D'ENTRETIEN OU DE MAINTENANCE PEUVENT CAUSER DES BLESSURES OU DOMMAGES MATÉRIELS,
REPORTEZ-VOUS À CE MANUEL POUR OBTENIR DE L'AIDE OU DES RENSEIGNEMENTS
SUPPLÉMENTAIRES, CONSULTER UN INSTALLATEUR QUALIFIÉ, OU ORGANISME DE SERVICE.
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO INSTALLATION, INITIAL FIRING, AND BEFORE
PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE. THESE INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE LEFT WITH THE USER
AND SHOULD BE RETAINED FOR FUTURE REFERENCE BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
VEUILLEZ LIRE CES INSTRUCTIONS AVANT L'INSTALLATION, LES PREMIERS TIRS, ET AVANT
D'EFFECTUER TOUT ENTRETIEN OU MAINTENANCE. CES INSTRUCTIONS DOIVENT ÊTRE LAISSÉS AVEC
L'UTILISATEUR ET DEVRAIT ÊTRE CONSERVÉ POUR RÉFÉRENCE FUTURE PAR UN TECHNICIEN
QUALIFIÉ.
THERMO PRODUCTS, LLC.
PO BOX 237
DENTON, NC 27239
PHONE: 800-476-4328

Summary

INSTALLATION GUIDELINES

Codes

Installation Location

Provides guidelines for furnace placement, including warnings about usage and location.

Standard Clearances

Details mandatory minimum clearances from furnace surfaces to combustible materials.

Air for Combustion and Ventilation

Discusses air supply requirements and chemical risks that cause corrosion.

Chimney Inspection

Outlines symptoms of chimney damage and requirements for inspection.

Flue; Chimney; Vent Connector

Direct Venting

Electrical Connections

Requirements for field wiring and connecting service lines.

Room Thermostat

Oil Burner and Oil Nozzle Installation

Explains burner insertion, alignment, and critical clearances.

Fuel System Installation

INITIAL OPERATION OF THE FURNACE

Initial Burner Operation

Step-by-step guide for starting the furnace and burner, including checks.

Supply;Return Airflow and Air Temperature

Furnace Limit and Blower Controls

SERVICE

Troubleshooting

Details specific symptoms like 'Furnace does not operate' and checks.

Symptom: Burner short cycles on high limit thermostat, but does not lock out on oil primary safety control

Lists checks for burner short cycling on high limit thermostat.

Symptom: Furnace blower will not start

Troubleshooting steps for a blower that fails to start.

Symptom: Blower cycles on and off after the burner has shutdown

MAINTENANCE

Air Filter(s)

Oil Burner

Heat Exchanger

CAUTIONS and instructions for cleaning the heat exchanger.

Flue and Chimney

USERS INFORMATION

Operating Instructions

Safety warnings, how to operate the furnace, and what to do in case of an oil leak.

Combustion and Ventilation Air Supply

Inspection Areas

APPENDIX B: ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS

Thermo Products VHF-ABP Specifications

General

Brand	Thermo Products
Model	VHF-ABP
Category	Furnace
Language	English