E 2010 Lennox Industries Inc.
Dallas, Texas, USA
506677−01
11/2010
SL280UHV
Supersedes
506409−01
SERIES
GAS FURNACE
Litho U.S.A.
WARNING
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD.
Failure to follow safety warnings exactly
could result in serious injury, death, or
property damage.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any D Do not try to light any appliance.
other appliance. D Extinguish any open flames.
D Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any
Installation and service must be performed by a
phone in your building.
qualified installer, service agency or the gas
D Leave the building immediately.
supplier.
D Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s
phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
D If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
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SL280UHV Parts Identification
HEAT EXCHANGER
ASSEMBLY
COMBUSTION AIR INDUCER
PRESSURE SWITCH
COMBUSTION AIR
INDUCER
BURNER BOX
ASSEMBLY
GAS VALVE
(HONEYWELL GAS VALVE SHOWN)
BLOWER
MOTOR
ACCESS PANEL TWO STAGE VARIABLE SPEED
SURELIGHT® INTEGRATED
CONTROL
FIGURE 1
NOTE − This manual is the property of the homeowner
and must be left with the equipment user. WARNING
Notice to Homeowner
Product contains fiberglass wool.
This furnace is equipped with safety devices that protect
you and your property. If one or more of these devices is Disturbing the insulation in this product during
installation, maintenance, or repair will expose you
activated, furnace operation will stop. If your home is left to fiberglass wool. Breathing this may cause lung
unattended for an extended period of time, equipment op- cancer. (Fiberglass wool is known to the State of Cal-
eration must be checked periodically. If this is not possible, ifornia to cause cancer.)
the water supply to the house should be shut off and the Fiberglass wool may also cause respiratory, skin,
pipes should be drained. This will prevent problems associ- and eye irritation.
ated with a NO HEAT condition (frozen pipes, etc.) To reduce exposure to this substance or for further
information, consult material safety data sheets
available from address shown below, or contact your
CAUTION supervisor.
Before attempting to perform any service or mainte- Lennox Industries Inc.
nance, turn the electrical power to unit OFF at the P.O. Box 799900
disconnect switch. Dallas, TX 75379−9900
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3 − DO NOT store chlorine or fluorine products near unit
WARNING or introduce these products into the combustion air.
These products can cause furnace corrosion.
Do not set thermostat below 60°F (16°C) in heating
mode. Setting thermostat below 60°F (16°C) reduces 4 − DO NOT draw return air from a room where this fur-
the number of heating cycles. Damage to the unit nace, or any other gas appliance (ie., a water heat-
may occur that is not covered by the warranty. er), is installed. When return air is drawn from a room,
a negative pressure is created in the room. If a gas ap-
pliance is operating in a room with negative pressure,
WARNING the flue products can be pulled back down the vent
pipe and into the room. This reverse flow of the flue
If overheating occurs or if gas supply fails to shut off, gas may result in incomplete combustion and the
shut off the manual gas valve to the appliance before
formation of carbon monoxide gas. This toxic gas
shutting off electrical supply.
might then be distributed throughout the house by the
furnace duct system.
WARNING WARNING
The blower door must be securely in place when the
Do not use this furnace if any part has been under- blower and burners are operating. Gas fumes, which
water. A flood−damaged furnace is extremely dan- could contain carbon monoxide, can be drawn into
gerous. Attempts to use the furnace can result in the living space resulting in personal injury or death.
fire or explosion. Immediately call a licensed pro-
fessional service technician (or equivalent) to in- Your furnace is a gas appliance. It is critical that the gas
spect the furnace and to replace all gas controls, supplied to the unit be completely burned to avoid the pro-
control system parts, and electrical parts that have
been wet or to replace the furnace, if deemed neces- duction of carbon monoxide gas. Complete combustion of
sary. the gas requires, but is not limited to, correct gas pressure
and gas flow rate, adequate combustion air and proper
venting.
NOTICE WARNING
Any additions, changes, or conversions required in
order for the appliance to satisfactorily meet the ap- Carbon monoxide gas is invisible, odorless, and
plication needs must be made by a licensed profes- toxic.
sional installer (or equivalent) using factory−speci-
fied and approved parts. Exposure to carbon monoxide gas can cause personal inju-
ry and even death to all occupants, including pets. Any item
that is powered by, or gives off heat from, a combustion pro-
WARNING cess (including lawn mowers, automobiles, and fireplaces)
has the potential to produce carbon monoxide gas. Because
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service
or maintenance can cause property damage, person- of this, Lennox recommends the use of a carbon monox-
al injury or loss of life. Installation and service must ide detector in your home, even if you do not own gas
be performed by a qualified installer, service agency appliances. Reliable detectors are available at reasonable
or the gas supplier. retail prices. Contact your Lennox dealer for more details
about this investment in your safety.
Safety Instructions Your furnace is designed to meet standards set by nation-
1 − Keep the furnace area clear and free of combustible al agencies, and to operate safely when properly installed
material, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and and maintained. However, the unit’s performance can be
liquids. If it is installed in an insulated area, the furnace greatly impacted by the individual installation and the op-
must be kept free of insulating material. Insulating ma- erating environment. It is your responsibility to ensure that
terial may be combustible. this appliance is maintained.
2 − DO NOT obstruct air flow to unit. Unit must receive an Proper maintenance is critical for your safety and the sat-
unobstructed flow of combustion and ventilating air.
DO NOT block or obstruct air openings on the furnace isfactory operation of the product. Lennox strongly rec-
or air openings to the area in which the furnace is ommends annual inspection and maintenance of this
installed. Take care to maintain established clear- appliance. Contact your Lennox dealer for an inspection
ances surrounding the furnace. by a licensed professional service technician.
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7 − Wait five minutes to clear out any gas. If you then smell
DANGER gas, STOP! Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instruc-
Danger of explosion. tions. If you do not smell gas go to next step.
There are circumstances in which odorant used with 8 − Move switch on gas valve to ON. Do not force. See
LP/propane gas can lose its scent. In case of a leak, figure 2 or 3.
LP/propane gas will settle close to the floor and may
be difficult to smell. An LP/propane leak detector WHITE RODGERS GAS VALVE
should be installed in all LP applications.
Do not attempt to bleed the gas lines of air. Call your
local gas provider.
Start−Up & Operation Information
WARNING
If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire
or explosion may result causing property damage, GAS VALVE SHOWN IN OFF POSITION
personal injury or death. FIGURE 2
BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area HONEYWELL GAS VALVE
for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas
is heavier than air and will settle on the floor.
The gas valve on the SL280UHV is equipped with a gas
control switch. Use only your hand to move the gas control
switch. Never use tools. If the switch will not move by
hand, do not try to repair it. Call a licensed professional
service technician (or equivalent). Force or attempted re-
pair may result in a fire or explosion.
Placing the SL280UHV furnace into operation: GAS VALVE SHOWN IN ON POSITION
SL280UHV units are equipped with a SureLight®
ignition FIGURE 3
system. Do not attempt to manually light burners on these 9 − Replace the upper access panel.
furnaces. Each time the thermostat calls for heat, the burn- 10 − Turn on all electrical power to to the unit.
ers will automatically light. The ignitor does not get hot
11 − Set the thermostat to desired setting.
when there is no call for heat on units with the SureLight®
ignition system. NOTE − When unit is initially started, steps 1 through 11
may need to be repeated to purge air from gas line.
Operating the Gas Valve (Figures 2 and 3)
12 − If the appliance will not operate, follow the instructions
1 − STOP! Read the safety information at the beginning of Turning Off Gas to the Unit" and call your service tech-
this section. nician or gas supplier.
2 − Set the thermostat to the lowest setting. Turning Off Gas to the Unit
3 − Turn off all electrical power to the unit. 1 − Set the thermostat to the lowest setting.
4 − This furnace is equipped with an ignition device which 2 − Turn off all electrical power to the unit if service is to be
automatically lights the burners. Do not try to light the performed.
burners by hand. 3 − Remove the upper access panel.
5 − Remove the access panel. 4 − Move switch on gas valve to OFF. Do not force. See
6 − Move switch on gas valve to OFF. Do not force. See figure 2 or 3.
figure 2 or 3. 5 − Replace the access panel.
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Filters Inspect the furnace venting system to make sure it is in
place, physically sound and without holes, corrosion, or
SL280UHV filters are installed external to the unit. Filters blockage. The vent connector must be correctly posi-
should be inspected monthly. Clean or replace the filters tioned and sloped upward. The vent connector must be
when necessary to ensure that the furnace operates prop- physically sound, without holes or excessive corrosion.
erly. Replacement filters must be rated for high velocity air-
Inspect the furnace return air duct connection. The duct
flow. Table 1 lists recommended filter sizes.
must be sealed to the furnace and it must terminate outside
TABLE 1 the space containing the furnace.
Furnace Filter Size Inspect the physical support of the furnace to guarantee
Cabinet Width Side Return Bottom Return that it is sound. The support must not sag and must not
14−1/2" 16 X 25 X 1 (1) 14 X 25 X 1 (1) have cracks or gaps around the base of the furnace. There
17−1/2" 16 X 25 X 1 (1) 16 X 25 X 1 (1) must be a seal between the furnace base and the support.
21" 16 X 25 X 1 (1) 20 X 25 X 1 (1) During a seasonal check, the service technician will in-
24−1/2" 16 X 25 X 1 (2) 24 X 25 X 1 (1) spect the indoor blower and the burner flames along with
the venting system.
Maintenance Blower
A licensed professional service technician (or equivalent) Check blower wheel for any debris and clean it, if neces-
should inspect the complete system each season (heating sary. The blower motor is pre−lubricated for extended bear-
and cooling). The following maintenance procedures ing life. No further lubrication is needed.
should only be conducted by a licensed professional ser-
vice technician (or equivalent). Do not attempt to service
the unit in any way. WARNING
The blower access panel must be securely in place
WARNING when the blower and burners are operating. Gas
fumes, which could contain carbon monoxide, can
ELECTRICAL SHOCK, FIRE, be drawn into living space resulting in personal inju-
OR EXPLOSION HAZARD. ry or death.
Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could result Burner Flame
in dangerous operation, serious injury, death or
property damage.
Improper servicing could result in dangerous opera- CAUTION
tion, serious injury, death, or property damage.
Before servicing, disconnect all electrical power to To ensure proper operation, a licensed professional
furnace. service technician (or equivalent) should check the
When servicing controls, label all wires prior to dis- burner flame and conduct a combustion analysis
connecting. Take care to reconnect wires correctly. annually.
Verify proper operation after servicing.
Service Reminder
Venting System
Call your Lennox service technician if the unit will not oper-
ate. Before calling, always check the following to be sure
WARNING service is required.
Asphyxiation Hazard 1 − Check that electrical disconnect switches are ON.
The exhaust vent for this furnace must be leak−free 2 − Check room thermostat for proper setting.
and must be securely connected to the furnace flue 3 − Replace any blown fuses or reset circuit breakers.
collar at all times.
4 − Gas valve should be ON.
For your safety and to fulfill the terms of the limited 5 − Air filter should not be plugged, which will limit air flow.
warranty, a licensed professional service technician
6 − Is gas turned on at meter?
(or equivalent) must annually inspect this furnace
and its vent system. 7 − Is manual main shut−off valve open?
Record the model and serial number of the furnace. These
Annually (before heating season) inspect furnace venting numbers are on the unit nameplate, which is located below
system, vent cap, heat exchanger and burners for corro- the burners.
sion, deterioration, or deposits of debris. Remove any ob- Serial Number ________________________________
structions. Model Number ________________________________
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Safety Precautions Fresh air grilles and louvers (on the unit and in the room
where the furnace is installed) − Must be open and unob-
If you discover any of the following, shut down your
unit, and contact a Lennox dealer for an inspection by structed to provide combustion air.
a licensed professional service technician (or equiva- Burners − Must be inspected for rust, dirt, or signs of water.
lent).
Vent pipe − Must be inspected for signs of water, damaged
D If you repeatedly hear any new or unfamiliar sounds
while your unit is operating, there may be a problem. For or sagging pipe, or disconnected joints.
example, poorly performing burners can produce unfa- Unit appearance − Must be inspected for rust, dirt, signs
miliar noises.
of water, burnt or damaged wires, or components.
D If you smell any unusual odors, your unit may be operat-
ing improperly. For example, units can give off unfamil- Blower access door − Must be properly in place and pro-
iar odors if components are required to operate in ab- vide a seal between the return air and the room where the
normal conditions. furnace is installed.
D Look for visible signs of a malfunctioning unit. Examples
include unusual amounts of condensate on windows in- Return air duct − Must be properly attached and provide
side your house, visibly burnt components or unusual an air seal to the unit.
dirt or rust accumulations on the vent pipe or in the unit.
D If you experience headache, nausea, fatigue, or dizzi-
Operating performance − Unit must be observed during
ness, the cause could be exposure to carbon monoxide operation to monitor proper performance of the unit and the
gas. This is often misdiagnosed as the flu because vent system.
symptoms are similar. If you suffer from flu−like symp-
toms that are exaggerated at home, but seem to sub- Combustion gases − Flue products must be analyzed and
side while you are away from the house, exposure to compared to the unit specifications.
carbon monoxide could be the cause.
Problems detected during the inspection may make it nec-
Your vigilance may pay off in early detection of a problem
essary to temporarily shut down the furnace until the items
before either personal injury or property damage occurs.
can be repaired or replaced.
Do not hesitate to contact a qualified service technician as
an investment in your well being. Pay attention to your furnace. Situations can arise be-
tween annual furnace inspections that may result in unsafe
Planned Service operation. For instance, items innocently stored next to the
You should expect a service technician to check the follow- furnace may obstruct the combustion air supply. This could
ing items during an annual inspection. Power to the unit cause incomplete combustion and the production of car-
must be shut off for the service technician’s safety. bon monoxide gas.
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Repair Parts List
The following repair parts are available through Lennox dealers. When ordering parts, include the complete furnace model
number listed on the CSA International nameplate −− Example: SL280UH135V60D−1. All service must be done by a li-
censed professional installer (or equivalent), a service agency, or the gas supplier.
Cabinet Parts Heating Parts
Upper access panel Flame Sensor
Blower access panel Heat exchanger assembly
Top Cap Gas manifold
Control Panel Parts Combustion air inducer
Transformer Gas valve
Main burner cluster
SureLight® integrated control
Main burner orifices
Door interlock switch
Pressure switches
Circuit Breaker
Ignitor
Blower Parts Primary limit control
Blower wheel Secondary limit
Motor Flame rollout switches
Blower housing cut−off plate Backup secondary limit
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