Checking Temperature Rise; Checking Primary Limit Control - Maytag Goodman GMS8 Service Instructions Manual

SERVICING
S-201

CHECKING TEMPERATURE RISE

The more air (CFM) being delivered through a given furnace,
the less the rise will be; so the less air (CFM) being deliv-
ered, the greater the rise. The temperature rise should be
adjusted in accordance to a given furnace specifications
and its external static pressure. An incorrect temperature
rise may result in condensing in or overheating of the heat
exchanger. An airflow and temperature rise table is pro-
vided in the blower performance specification section. De-
termine and adjust temperature rise as follows:
1. Operate furnace with burners firing for approximately
ten minutes. Check BTU input to furnace - do not ex-
ceed input rating stamped on rating plate. Ensure all
registers are open and all duct dampers are in their
final (fully or partially open) position.
2. Place thermometers in the return and supply ducts as
close to the furnace as possible. Thermometers must
not be influenced by radiant heat by being able to "see"
the heat exchanger.
Checking Temperature Rise
3. Subtract the return air temperature from the supply air
temperature to determine the air temperature rise. Al-
low adequate time for thermometer readings to stabi-
lize.
4. Adjust temperature rise by adjusting the circulator blower
speed. Increase blower speed to reduce temperature
rise. Decrease blower speed to increase temperature
rise. Refer to Circulator Blower Speed section in the
Product Design section of this manual for speed chang-
ing details. Temperature rise is related to the BTUH
output of the furnace and the amount of air (CFM) circu-
lated over the heat exchanger. Measure motor current
draw to determine that the motor is not overloaded dur-
ing adjustments.
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S-300 CHECKING PRIMARY LIMIT CONTROL
All use a nonadjustable, automatic reset, bi-metal type
limit control. Refer to the following drawing for the location
of the primary limit.
SUPPLY
AIR
(80% Upflow Furnace Shown, Counterflow Similar)
Style 1 drawing illustrates the Primary Limit used on the
80% furnaces.
RETURN
AIR
HIGH VOLTAGE
D
CHANGING ANY ELECTRICAL WIRING.
SOURCES MAY BE PRESENT.
PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
1. Remove burner compartment door to gain access to
2. Remove low voltage wires at limit control terminals.
3. With an ohmmeter, test between these two terminals
Primary Limit Control Location
Style 1
WARNING
ALL
ISCONNECT POWER BEFORE SERVICING OR
M
ULTIPLE POWER
F
AILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE
the primary limit.
as shown in the following drawing. The ohmmeter
should read continuous unless heat exchanger tem-
perature is above limit control setting. If not as
above, replace the control.
Location of Primary Limit