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Counter Flow Rework
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Mandatory Counterflow
Furnace Inspection Program 80% Furnaces
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| YORK |
P2DP |
| Luxaire |
PBKD |
| Moncrief/HomeAir |
XED02 |
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A problem has been identified,
where cabinet insulation can deteriorate on 80% counterflow furnace
model numbers P2DP, PBKD, & XED02. These furnaces were sold under
the brand names: YORK, Fraser-Johnston, LuxAire, & Moncrief. Although
every effort has been made to locate each and every unit, our product
tracking records indicate that there are STILL many furnaces in need
of inspection.
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approximately a dozen reports of incidents nationwide from fire departments
and insurance carriers that involve these furnaces. These reports
concern fire and smoke damage that can occur when the deteriorated
or loose cabinet insulation allows cabinet temperatures of the furnace
to become elevated. When the installation of the furnace is close
to a combustible material, such as drywall or paneling, these elevated
temperatures may cause these combustible materials to smolder and
possibly ignite. |
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Some of these incidents have occurred after the initiation of this
program and could have been avoided if the necessary insulation
liner kits had been installed.
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Insulation liner kits, Source
One P/N 373-18126-001, for the 16 ½ in. cabinet width furnaces,
and P/N 373-18126-002, for the 22 ½ in. & 26 ¼ in. cabinet width
furnaces have been supplied, to our Unitary Products Group Distribution
Centers. Both the cost of the kit and the installation fee will be
covered, AT NO CHARGE TO YOU.
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