Correct applicaon or
duct issues.
Check operaon
YES
Is heat rise
within
specificaon?
See Nameplate
Is return air
temperature
above 85 F?
NO
Return air
temperature is
above max limit
YES
Check for loose
insulaon or other
objects within
furnace air stream
NO
Is outlet
manifold gas
pressure within
specificaons?
YES
Correct gas pressure
Check operaon
NO
Is temperature at
high limit above the
switch seng?
YES
Replace high limit
switch
NO
YES
DEFINITION
Limit switches are safety devices
that will open when an abnormal
high temperature has been sensed.
REMOVE ALL JUMPER WIRING TO
SWITCHES!
Under no circumstances, shall these
switches be le jumpered when not
troubleshoong.
Verify filters and blower wheels are
clean
Make sure any temperature
measuring devices
(thermocouples, dial
thermometers) used to
esmate limit temperature are
within ¼ inch of limit disc
Make a call for 1 stage heat
4.0 Fault Code
Main Thermal Limit
st
Is 24 VAC
measured across
main thermal
limit?
Is external stac
pressure greater
than nameplate?
NO
YES
Note:
Furnace will need to be checked
in both 1 & 2 stage operaon.
st
nd