U S E R ’ S I N F O R M AT I O N

©2017 Lennox Industries Inc.

MANUAL
Dallas, Texas, USA
SL280UHNV
507650-01 SERIES
10/2017

WARNING
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service
or maintenance can cause property damage, personal
injury or loss of life. Installation and service must be
performed by a licensed professional HVAC installer or
equivalent, service agency, or the gas supplier.

WARNING
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD.

Failure to follow safety warnings exactly

could result in serious injury, death, or
property damage.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

• Do not try to light any appliance.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable • Do not touch any electrical switch; do not
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any • use any phone in your building.
other appliance. • Immediately call your gas supplier from a
Installation and service must be performed • neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s
by a qualified installer, service agency or the • instructions.
gas supplier. • If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call
• the fire department.
 SL280UHNV Parts Identification

Heat Exchanger
Combustion Air Assembly
Inducer

Gas Valve

Combustion Air Inducer

Pressure Switch Blower Motor

Ignition Control

FIGURE 1

NOTE - This manual is the property of the homeowner If this is not possible, the water supply to the house should
and must be left with the equipment user. be shut off and the pipes should be drained. This will pre-
vent problems associated with a NO HEAT condition (fro-
Notice to Homeowner zen pipes, etc.)
This furnace is equipped with safety devices that protect
you and your property. If one or more of these devices is
activated, furnace operation will stop. If your home is left
unattended for an extended period of time, equipment op-
eration must be checked periodically.

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 Your furnace is a gas appliance. It is critical that the gas
CAUTION supplied to the unit be completely burned to avoid the pro-
Before attempting to perform any service or maintenance, duction of carbon monoxide gas. Complete combustion of
turn the electrical power to unit OFF at the disconnect the gas requires, but is not limited to, correct gas pressure
switch. and gas flow rate, adequate combustion air and proper
venting.

NOTICE WARNING
Any additions, changes, or conversions required in order
Asphyxiation Hazard
for the appliance to satisfactorily meet the application
needs must be made by a licensed professional installer The exhaust vent for this furnace must be leak-free and
(or equivalent) using factory-specified and approved must be securely connected to the furnace flue collar at
parts. all times.
For your safety and to fulfill the terms of the limited
Safety Instructions warranty, a licensed professional service technician (or
1- K
 eep the furnace area clear and free of combustible equivalent) must annually inspect this furnace and its
vent system.
material, gasoline, and other flammable vapors
and liquids. If it is installed in an insulated area, the Exposure to carbon monoxide gas can cause personal
furnace must be kept free of insulating material. injury and even death to all occupants, including pets.
Insulating material may be combustible. Any item that is powered by, or gives off heat from, a
2- D
 O NOT obstruct air flow to unit. Unit must receive combustion process (including lawn mowers, automo-
biles, and fireplaces) has the potential to produce carbon
an unobstructed flow of combustion and ventilating monoxide gas. Because of this, Lennox recommends
air. DO NOT block or obstruct air openings on the use of a carbon monoxide detector in your home,
the furnace or air openings to the area in which even if you do not own gas appliances. Reliable de-
the furnace is installed. Take care to maintain tectors are available at reasonable retail prices. Contact
established clearances surrounding the furnace. your Lennox dealer for more details about this invest-
ment in your safety.
3- D
 O NOT store chlorine or fluorine products near
Your furnace is designed to meet standards set by nation-
unit or introduce these products into the combustion al agencies, and to operate safely when properly installed
air. These products can cause furnace corrosion. and maintained. However, the unit’s performance can be
4- D
 O NOT draw return air from a room where this greatly impacted by the individual installation and the op-
furnace, or any other gas appliance (ie., a water erating environment. It is your responsibility to ensure that
this appliance is maintained.
heater), is installed. When return air is drawn from
a room, a negative pressure is created in the room. If Proper maintenance is critical for your safety and the sat-
isfactory operation m./of the product. Lennox strongly
a gas appliance is operating in a room with negative recommends annual inspection and maintenance of this
pressure, the flue products can be pulled back down appliance. Contact your Lennox dealer for an inspection
the vent pipe and into the room. This reverse flow by a licensed professional service technician.
of the flue gas may result in incomplete combustion
Start-Up & Operation
and the formation of carbon monoxide gas. This
NOTE - When the furnace begins heating mode, the di-
toxic gas might then be distributed throughout the
agnostic LED on the furnace control will display “H1” for
house by the furnace duct system. heating operation in 1st stage, or “H2” for heating opera-
tion in 2nd stage. The LED can be seen through the view-
WARNING port on the lower access panel. See figure 2.
The blower door must be securely in place when the
blower and burners are operating. Gas fumes, which WARNING
could contain carbon monoxide, can be drawn into the If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or
living space resulting in personal injury or death. explosion may result causing property damage, personal
injury or death.

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.
The gas valve on the SL280UHV is equipped with a gas
control switch. Use only your hand to move the gas con-
trol 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.

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 GAS VALVE

MANIFOLD PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT

ACC 1 HSI/CAI 5 (TURN CCW TO INCREASE PRESSURE)
HUM
L1

J3
NEGATIVE AIR POSITIVE AIR

CAI1
CAI2
IGN
PRESSURE PORT

N
N
PRESSURE PORT

NEUTRALS
OUTLET
INLET
DIAGNOSTIC

P79
FLAME
SENSE LED 1 4

SureLight

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 S1 3 6
ON
SUPPLY MANIFOLD
S4

PRESSURE PRESSURE TAP

TAP
9 11 13 15
1 4 7 10 GAS VALVE SHOWN IN THE ON POSITION
10 12 14

FIGURE 3
ON
S3

J2
3
9 - Replace the upper access panel.
12
SENSOR
OUTDOOR

CUT FOR
AIR SENSOR
DISCHARGE

OPTION

10 - Turn on all electrical power to to the unit.

SELECTION
W915
2 STAGE
COMPR
I+ I−

W951
HEAT
PUMP
11 - Set the thermostat to desired setting.
NOTE - When unit is initially started, steps 1 through
W914
DEHUM
HARMONY

11 may need to be repeated to purge air from gas line.

R I+ I− C R I+ I− C W1W2 G Y2 Y1 C C R DH L O DS
INDOOR EQUIPMENT
OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT
12 - 
If the appliance will not operate, follow the
instructions
DH
G

C
C
R
Y1
W1
W2

L
Y2

Turning Off Gas to the Unit

FIGURE 2
Placing the SL280UHNV furnace into operation: WARNING
SL280UHNV units are equipped with a SureLight® igni- If overheating occurs or if gas supply fails to shut off,
tion system. Do not attempt to manually light the burner shut off the manual gas valve to the appliance before
on these furnaces. Each time the thermostat calls for heat, shutting off electrical supply.
the burner will automatically light.
Operating the Gas Valve (Figure 3) 1 - Set the thermostat to the lowest setting.
1- S
 TOP! Read the safety information at the beginning 2- T
 urn off all electrical power to the unit if service is to
of this section. be performed.
2 - Set the thermostat to the lowest setting. 3 - Remove the upper access panel.
3 - Turn off all electrical power to the unit. 4- M
 ove switch on gas valve to OFF. Do not force. See
4- T
 his furnace is equipped with an ignition device figure 3.
which automatically lights the burners. Do not try to 5 - Replace the access panel.
light the burners by hand.
5 - Remove the access panel. WARNING
6- M
 ove switch on gas valve to OFF. Do not force. See Do not set thermostat below 60°F (16°C) in heating
mode. Setting thermostat below 60°F (16°C) reduces
figure 3.
the number of heating cycles. Damage to the unit may
7- W
 ait five minutes to clear out any gas. If you then occur that is not covered by the warranty.
smell gas, STOP! Immediately call your gas supplier
from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s Filters
instructions. All SL280UHNV filters are installed external to the unit.
Filters should be inspected monthly. Clean or replace the
8 - If you do not smell gas go to next step.
filter( s) when necessary to ensure proper furnace opera-
tion. A filter must be in place when the unit is operat-
ing. See table 1 for recommended filter sizes.
NOTE - Use replacement filters that are similar in size
and efficiency ratings to those originally provided by the
installing contractor. Use of replacement filters with higher
filtration ratings may restrict air flow to the furnace. This
may result in reduced unit efficiency, as well as premature
blower motor failure.

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 TABLE 1 Inspect the furnace venting system to make sure it is in
Furnace Cabinet Filter Size place, physically sound and without holes, corrosion, or
Width” blockage. The vent connector must be correctly posi-
Side Return Bottom Return tioned and sloped upward. The vent connector must be
14-1/2 16 X 25 X 1 (1) 14 X 25 X 1 (1) physically sound, without holes or excessive corrosion.
17-1/2 16 X 25 X 1 (1) 16 X 25 X 1 (1) Inspect the furnace return air duct connection. The duct
21 16 X 25 X 1 (1) 20 X 25 X 1 (1) must be sealed to the furnace and it must terminate out-
side the space containing the furnace.
Maintenance Inspect the physical support of the furnace to guarantee
that it is sound. The support must not sag and must not

CAUTION
have cracks or gaps around the base of the furnace. There
must be a seal between the furnace base and the support.
As with any mechanical equipment, contact with sharp During a seasonal check, the service technician will in-
sheet metal edges can result in personal injury. Take spect the indoor blower and the burner flames along with
care while handling this equipment and wear gloves and the venting system.
protective clothing. Blower
A licensed professional service technician (or equivalent) Check blower wheel for any debris and clean it, if nec-
should inspect the complete system each season (heat- essary. The blower motor is pre-lubricated for extended
ing and cooling). The following maintenance procedures bearing life. No further lubrication is needed.
should only be conducted by a licensed professional ser-
vice technician (or equivalent). Do not attempt to service WARNING
the unit in any way. The blower door must be securely in place when the
blower and burners are operating. Gas fumes, which
WARNING could contain carbon monoxide, can be drawn into the
ELECTRICAL SHOCK, FIRE, living space resulting in personal injury or death.
OR EXPLOSION HAZARD.
Service Reminder
Failure to follow safety warnings exactly
could result in dangerous operation, serious Call your Lennox service technician if the unit will not op-
injury, death or property damage. erate. Before calling, always check the following to be
sure service is required.
Improper servicing could result in dangerous
operation, serious injury, death, or property 1 - Check that electrical disconnect switches are ON.
damage. 2 - Check room thermostat for proper setting.
Before servicing, disconnect all electrical
power to furnace. 3 - Replace any blown fuses or reset circuit breakers.
When servicing controls, label all wires prior 4 - Gas valve should be ON.
to disconnecting. 5- A
 ir filter should not be plugged, which will limit air
Take care to reconnect wires correctly. Verify flow.
proper operation after servicing.
6 - Is gas turned on at meter?
CAUTION 7 - Is manual main shut-off valve open?
To ensure proper operation, a licensed professional Record the model and serial number of the furnace. These
service technician (or equivalent) should check the numbers are on the unit nameplate, which is located below
burner flame and conduct a combustion analysis the burners.
annually. Serial Number ________________________________
Model Number ________________________________
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.

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 Safety Precautions 4- C
 heck the cleanliness of filters and change if
necessary (monthly).
If you discover any of the following, shut down your unit,
and contact a Lennox dealer for an inspection by a licensed 5- C
 heck the condition and cleanliness of burners and
professional service technician (or equivalent). heat exchanger and clean if necessary.
•  If you repeatedly hear any new or unfamiliar sounds 6- C
 heck the cleanliness of blower assembly and
while your unit is operating, there may be a prob- clean the housing, blower wheel and blower motor
lem. For example, poorly performing burners can if necessary
produce unfamiliar noises.
7 - Inspect the combustion air inducer and clean if
•  you smell any unusual odors, your unit may be
If necessary.
operating improperly. For example, units can give 8- E
 valuate the heat exchanger integrity by inspecting
off unfamiliar odors if components are required to the heat exchanger per the AHRI heat exchanger
operate in abnormal conditions. inspection procedure. This procedure can be
• Look for visible signs of a malfunctioning unit. Ex- viewed at www.ahrinet.org
amples include unusual amounts of condensate on 9- E
 nsure sufficient combustion air is available to the
windows inside your house, visibly burnt compo- furnace. Fresh air grilles and louvers (on the unit
nents or unusual dirt or rust accumulations on the and in the room where the furnace is installed)
vent pipe or in the unit. must be properly sized, open and unobstructed to
• If you experience headache, nausea, fatigue, or provide combustion air.
dizziness, the cause could be exposure to carbon 10 - Inspect the furnace venting system to make sure
monoxide gas. This is often misdiagnosed as the it is in place, structurally sound, and without holes,
flu because symptoms are similar. If you suffer from corrosion or blockage. Vent system must be free
flu-like symptoms that are exaggerated at home, and clear of obstructions and must slope upward
but seem to subside while you are away from the away from the furnace . Vent system should be
house, exposure to carbon monoxide could be the installed per the National Fuel Gas Code
cause. 11 - Inspect the furnace return air duct connection to
Your vigilance may pay off in early detection of a problem ensure the duct is sealed to the furnace. Check for
before either personal injury or property damage occurs. air leaks on supply and return ducts and seal where
Do not hesitate to contact a qualified service technician as necessary.
an investment in your well being.
12 - Check the condition of the furnace cabinet insulation
WARNING and repair if necessary.
Do not use this furnace if any part has been underwater. 13 - Perform a complete combustion analysis during the
A flood-damaged furnace is extremely dangerous. furnace inspection to ensure proper combustion
Attempts to use the furnace can result in fire or and operation. Consult Service Literature for proper
explosion. Immediately call a licensed professional combustion values.
service technician (or equivalent) to inspect the furnace
14 - Verify operation of CO detectors and replace
and to replace all gas controls, control system parts,
batteries as required.
and electrical parts that have been wet or to replace the
furnace, if deemed necessary. Perform a general system test. Turn on the furnace to
check operating functions such as the start-up and shut-
Planned Service off operation.
1 - Check the operation of the ignition system, inspect
Annual Furnace Maintenance
and clean flame sensor. Check microamps before
At the beginning of each heating season, and to comply and after. Check controls and safety devices (gas
with the Lennox Limited Warranty, your system should valve, flame sensor, temperature limits). Consult
be checked as follows by a licensed professional service Service Manual for proper operating range. Thermal
technician (or equivalent). Limits should be checked by restricting airflow and
1- C
 heck wiring for loose connections, voltage at not disconnecting the indoor blower. For additional
details, please see Service and Application Note
indoor unit and amperage of indoor motor.
H049.
2- C
 heck the condition of the belt and shaft bearings 2 - Verify that system total static pressure and airflow
if applicable. settings are within specific operating parameters.
3 - Inspect all gas pipe and connections for leaks. 3 - See “RATE CHECK” section in the unit Installation
Instruction to ensure that the unit is operating at the
specified firing rate.

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 Repair Parts Blower Parts
Blower wheel
The following repair parts are available through Lennox
dealers. When ordering parts, include the complete fur- Motor
nace model number listed on the CSA International name- Blower housing cut-off plate
plate -- Example: SL280UH060NV36A-0. All service Heating Parts
must be done by a licensed professional installer (or
equivalent), a service agency, or the gas supplier. Flame Sensor
Cabinet Parts Heat Exchanger Assembly
Upper access panel Gas Manifold
Blower access panel Combustion Air Inducer
Top Cap Gas Valve
Control Panel Parts Main Burner
Transformer Main Burner Orifice
SureLight® integrated control Pressure Switch
Door interlock switch Ignitor
Circuit Breaker Primary Limit Control
Thermal Switch

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