Allied Furnace: Blower access panel and carbon monoxide hazard
Blower access panel and carbon monoxide hazard on a Allied furnace: Carbon monoxide risk. On the Allied A95, A93, 95G1 and 92G1UH, if the blower access panel is off or loose while the blower or burners run, gas fumes that may contain CO can get into the living space. Confirm the panel is secure before any operation, and never run the furnace to test something with the panel removed.
Applies to: All installations
Common causes of blower access panel and carbon monoxide hazard
- Blower access panel removed or loose while the blower or burners operate
- Panel not reinstalled after filter or blower service
- Damaged panel or missing fasteners that stop it sealing
How to fix blower access panel and carbon monoxide hazard: step by step
- Keep the blower access panel securely in place whenever the blower and burners are running.
- After any service, check the panel is seated and fastened before you restore power.
- If the panel was found off, check the home for CO symptoms and use a CO detector.
- If a CO alarm sounds, leave the house and call a licensed technician or the gas utility.
If the unit shows an error code, look it up: Allied Furnace codes
Source: Allied 92G1UH installation instructions manual, p. 13. Written in our own words as a summary; always check the original manual.
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