Thermo Pride Gas/Propane Furnace ECM CHX1 - Manual (Page 9)

All installations and services must be performed by qualified service personnel.
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“Hunts” or “puffs” at high CFM (speed)
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Does removing panel or filter reduce “puffing”?
! Reduce restriction
! Reduce max airflow
Evidence of Moisture
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Motor failure or malfunction has occurred and
moisture is present
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Replace motor and perform Moisture Check
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Evidence of moisture present inside air mover
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Perform Moisture Check
DO DON’T
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Check-out motor, controls, wiring and
connections thoroughly before replacing motor
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Automatically assume the motor is bad.
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Orient connectors down so water can’t get in
! Install “drip loops”
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Locate connectors above 7 and 4 o’clock
positions
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Use authorized motor and control model #’s for
replacement
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Replace one motor or control model # with
another (unless an authorized replacement)
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Keep static pressure to a minimum:
! Recommend high efficiency, low static
filters
! Recommend keeping filters clean
! Design ductwork for min static, max
comfort
! Look for and recommend ductwork
improvement, where necessary, in
replacement
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Use high pressure drop filters – some have ½”
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O drop!
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Use restricted returns
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Size the equipment wisely
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Oversize system then compensate with low
airflow
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Check orientation before inserting motor
connectors
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Plug in power connector backwards
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Force plugs
Moisture Check
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Connectors are orientated “down” (or as recommended by equipment manufacturer)
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Arrange harnesses with “drip loop” under motor
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Is condensate drain plugged?
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Check for low airflow (too much latent capacity)
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Check for undercharged condition
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Check and plug leaks in return ducts, cabinet
Comfort Check
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Check proper airflow settings
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Low static pressure for lowest noise
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Set low continuous-fan CFM
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T’stat in bad location?