G24M
503,877M
02/99
Supersedes 9/98
SERIES
50HZ
GAS FURNACE
RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Litho USA
:$51,1*
If the information in this manual is not
followed exactly, a fire or explosion
may result causing property damage,
personal injury or loss of life.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
Do not try to light any appliance.
Extinguish any open flames.
Do not touch any electrical switch; do not
use any phone in your building.
Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s
instructions.
Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Installation and service must be per-
formed by a qualified installer, ser-
vice agency or the gas supplier.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call
the fire department.
(including lawn mowers, automobiles, and fireplaces)
has the potential to produce carbon monoxide gas. Be-
cause of this, Lennox recommends the use of a car-
bon monoxide detector in your home, even if you do
not own gas appliances. Reliable detectors are avail-
able at reasonable retail prices. Contact your indepen-
dent Lennox dealer for more details about this invest-
ment in your safety.
Important Directions
1 - Keep the furnace area clear and free of combustible
material, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and liq-
uids. If installed in an insulated area, furnace must be
kept free of insulating material. Insulating material may
be combustible. Inspect furnace venting system to
make sure it is in place, physically sound, and without
holes, corrosion, or blockage. Inspect furnace return
air duct connection to ensure duct is sealed to the fur-
nace and terminates outside the space containing the
furnace. Inspect the physical support of the furnace to
guarantee that it is sound without sagging, cracks or
gaps around base and it maintains seal between base
and support.
Your furnace is designed to meet standards set by nation-
al agencies, and to operate safely when properly installed
and maintained. However, the unit’s performance can be
greatly impacted by the individual installation and the op-
erating environment. It is your responsibility to ensure
that this appliance is maintained. Proper maintenance is
critical for your safety and the satisfactory operation of the
product. Lennox strongly recommends annual in-
spection and maintenance of this appliance. Contact
your independent Lennox dealer for an inspection by a
qualified service technician.
2 - DO NOT obstruct air flow to unit. Unit must receive an
unobstructed flow of combustion and ventilating air.
3 - DO NOT store chlorine or fluorine products near unit or
introduce these products into the combustion air.
These products can cause furnace corrosion.
4- DO NOT draw return air from a room where this
furnace, or any other gas appliance (ie., a water
heater), is installed. When return air is drawn from a
room, a negative pressure is created in the room. If a
gas appliance is operating in a room with negative
pressure, the flue products can be pulled back down
the vent pipe and into the room. This reverse flow of
the flue gas may result in incomplete combustion and
the formation of carbon monoxide gas. This toxic gas
might then be distributed throughout the house by
the furnace duct system.
Your furnace is designed to meet standards set by nation-
al agencies, and to operate safely when properly installed
and maintained. However, the unit’s performance can be
greatly impacted by the individual installation and the op-
erating environment. It is your responsibility to ensure
that this appliance is maintained. Proper maintenance is
critical for your safety and the satisfactory operation of the
product. Lennox strongly recommends annual in-
spection and maintenance of this appliance. Contact
your independent Lennox dealer for an inspection by a
qualified service technician.
Your furnace is a gas appliance. It is critical that the gas
supplied to the unit be completely burned to avoid the pro-
duction of carbon monoxide gas. Complete combustion
of the gas requires, but is not limited to, correct gas pres-
sure and gas flow rate, adequate combustion, air, and
proper venting.
Lighting Information and Operation
WARNING
WARNING
If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire
or explosion may result causing property damage,
personal injury or loss of life.
Carbon monoxide gas is invisible, odorless, and
toxic.
Exposure to this gas can cause personal injury and even
death to all occupants, including pets. Any item that is
powered by or gives off heat from a combustion process
BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area
for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because some
gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor.
Placing Furnace Into Operation
HONEYWELL VR8205 SERIES GAS VALVE
G24M units are equipped with an electronic ignition system.
Do not attempt to manually light burners on these furnaces.
Each time the thermostat calls for heat, the burner will auto-
matically light.
Use only your hand to turn the gas control knob. Never use
tools. If the knob will not turn by hand, do not try to repair it,
call a qualified service technician. Force or attempted repair
may result in a fire or explosion.
ON
OFF
THERMOSTATS
GAS VALVE SHOWN IN OFF POSITION
FIGURE 3
8 - White Rodgers 36E Gas Valve - Turn knob on gas
valve 180 either way to ON.
Honeywell VR8205 Gas Valve - Turn knob on gas
valve counterclockwise
to ON. Do not force.
9 - Replace the access panel.
FIGURE 1
10- Turn on all electrical power to unit.
Gas Valve Operation
11- Set the thermostat to desired setting.
NOTE-When unit is initially started, steps 1 through 11
may need to be repeated to purge air from gas line.
1 - STOP! Read the safety information at the beginning
of this section.
2 - Set the thermostat to lowest setting. See figure 1.
3 - Turn off all electrical power to the unit.
12- If the appliance will not operate, follow the instruc-
tions “Turning Off Gas to Unit” and call your service
technician or gas supplier.
4 - This furnace Is equipped with an ignition device
which automatically lights the burner. Do not try to
light the burner by hand.
Turning Off Gas to Unit
1 - Set the thermostat to the lowest setting.
5 - Remove the access panel.
2 - Turn off all electrical power to the unit if service is to
be performed.
6 - White Rodgers 36E Gas Valve - Turn knob on gas valve
180 either way to OFF. See figure 2.
3 - Remove the access panel.
Honeywell VR8205 Gas Valve - Turn knob on gas valve
4 - Turn knob on White Rodgers gas valve 180 either way
clockwise
to OFF. Do not force. See figure 3.
to OFF; turn knob on Honeywell valve clockwise
to
OFF. Do not force.
7 - Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. If you then
smell gas, STOP! Immediately call your gas supplier
from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s
instructions. If you do not smell gas go to next step.
5 - Replace the access panel.
Filters
G24M series units are equipped with external filters which
should be inspected monthly and replaced when neces-
sary to assure proper furnace operation. See table 1 for
filter sizes. Replacement filters used with G24M-40/60/75
units must have a minimum velocity rating of 400 FPM.
Replacement filters used with G24M-100/120/140 units
require a minimum velocity rating of 625 FPM. Figures 4,
5 and 6 show possible filter locations.
WHITE RODGERS 36E SERIES GAS VALVE
TABLE 1
FILTER SIZE
MODEL NUMBER
1 FILTER
16 in. X 20 in. X 1 in. 16 in. X 20 in. X 1 in.
G24M-100/120/140 20 in. X 20 in. X 1 in. 16 in. X 20 in. X 1 in.
2 FILTERS
GAS VALVE SHOWN IN OFF POSITION
G24M-45/60/75
FIGURE 2
DOWNFLOW FURNACE
FILTERS IN PLENUM RACK
UPFLOW FURNACE
BOTTOM RETURN AIR
FIGURE 6
FIGURE 4
Blower
Check and clean blower wheel for any debris. Blower mo-
tor is prelubricated for extended bearing life. No further lu-
brication is needed.
UPFLOW FURNACE
SIDE RETURN AIR
WARNING
Blower door must be securely in place when blower
and burners are operating. Gas fumes, which could
contain carbon monoxide, can be drawn into living
space resulting in personal injury or death.
Burner Flame
The G24M burner flame is not adjustable; however, the
flame should be inspected at the beginning of each heat-
ing season and burners should be cleaned, if necessary.
Burner flame should be blue when burning natural gas,
blue/yellow when burning propane gas.
BURNER FLAME
FIGURE 5
FLAME APPEARS BLUE IF
BURNING NAT. GAS; BLUE/
YELLOW FOR PROPANE.
HEAT
EXCHANGER
TUBE
VEST
PANEL
FIGURE 7
If you experience headache, nausea, fatigue, or dizzi-
ness, the cause could be exposure to carbon monox-
ide gas. This is often misdiagnosed as the flu because
symptoms are similar. If you suffer from flu-like symp-
toms that are exaggerated at home, but seem to sub-
side while you are away from the house, exposure to
carbon monoxide could be the cause.
Venting System Inspection
Annually (before heating season) inspect furnace venting
system, vent cap, heat exchanger and burners for corro-
sion, deterioration, or deposits of debris. Remove any ob-
structions.
Contact your Lennox dealer for a periodic unit inspection
by a qualified service technician.
Your vigilance may pay off in early detection of a problem
before either personal injury or property damage occurs.
Do not hesitate to contact a qualifiedservice technicianas
an investment in your well being.
Flame Rollout Safety Switches
Your Lennox furnace is equipped with two flame roll-out
safety switches which shut off the gas supply to the fur-
nace in case of heat exchanger blockage. If the furnace
fails to operate due to the functioning of these safety
switches, DO NOT attempt to place the furnace into op-
eration. Contact a qualified service technician.
Planned Service
You should expect a service technician to check the fol-
lowing items during an annual inspection. Power to the
unit must be shut off for the service technician’s safety.
Fresh air grilles and louvers (on the unit and in the room
where the furnace is installed) - Must be open and unob-
structed to provide combustion air.
Service Reminder
Call your Lennox service technician if unit is inoperative.
Before calling, always check the following to be sure ser-
vice is required.
1 - Check that electrical disconnect switches are ON.
2 - Check room thermostat for proper setting.
3 - Replace any blown fuses or reset circuit breakers.
4 - Gas valve should be ON.
Burners- Must be inspected for rust, dirt, or signs of wa-
ter.
Vent pipe - Must be inspected for signs of water, dam-
aged or sagging pipe, or disconnected joints.
Unit appearance - Must be inspected for rust, dirt, signs
of water, burnt or damaged wires, or components.
Fan access door - Must be properly in place and provide
a seal between the return air and the room where the fur-
nace is installed.
5 - Air filter should not be plugged limiting air flow.
6 - Is gas turned on at meter?
7 - Is manual main shut-off valve open?
To keep your Lennox gas heating system in peak operat-
ing condition year after year, contact your independent
Lennox dealer about a planned service program.
Return air duct - Must be properly attached and provide
an air seal to unit.
Safety Precautions
Operating performance - Unit must be observed during
operation to monitor proper performance of the unit and
the vent system.
If you discover any of the following, shut down your
unit, and contact an independent Lennox dealer for
an inspection by a qualified technician.
Combustion gases - Flue products must be analyzed
and compared to the unit specifications.
If you repeatedly hear any new or unfamiliar sounds
while your unit is operating, there may be a problem.
For example, poorly performing burners can produce
unfamiliar noises.
Problems detected during the inspection may make it
necessary to temporarily shut down the furnace until the
items can be repaired or replaced.
If you smell any unusual odors, your unit may be oper-
ating improperly. For example, units can give off unfa-
miliar odors if components are required to operate in
abnormal conditions.
Pay attention to your furnace. Situations can arise be-
tween annual furnace inspections that may result in un-
safe operation. For instance, items innocently stored next
to the furnace may obstruct the combustion air supply.
This could cause incomplete combustion and the produc-
tion of carbon monoxide gas.
Look for visible signs of a malfunctioning unit. Exam-
ples include unusual amounts of condensate on win-
dows inside your house, visibly burnt components or
unusual dirt or rust accumulations on the vent pipe or
in the unit.
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