Specifications
567040-YIM-B-1210
Johnson Controls Unitary Products 53
Start-Up (Gas Heat)
Pre-Start Check List
Complete the following checks before starting the unit.
1. Check the type of gas being supplied. Be sure that it is the 
same as listed on the unit nameplate.
2. Make sure that the vent outlet and combustion air inlet are 
free of any debris or obstruction.
Operating Instructions
Lighting The Main Burners
1. Turn “OFF” electric power to unit.
2. Turn room thermostat to lowest setting.
3. Turn gas valve counter-clockwise to “ON” position (See 
Figure 34).
4. Turn “ON” electric power to unit.
5. If thermostat set temperature is above room temperature, 
the main burners will ignite. If a second stage of heat is 
called for, the main burners for second stage heat will 
ignite for the second stage heat.
Post Start Checklist
After the entire control circuit has been energized and the 
heating section is operating, make the following checks:
1. Check for gas leaks in the unit piping as well as the supply 
piping.
2. Check for correct manifold gas pressures. (See CHECKING 
GAS INPUT.)
3. Check the supply gas pressure. It must be within the limits 
shown on the rating nameplate. Supply pressure should be 
checked with all gas appliances in the building at full fire. At 
no time should the standby gas pressure exceed 10.5 in. or 
the operating pressure drop below 4.5 in for natural gas 
units. If gas pressure is outside these limits, contact the 
local gas utility or propane supplier for corrective action.
Shut Down
1. Set the thermostat to the lowest temperature setting.
2. Turn “OFF” all electric power to unit.
3. Open gas heat access panel.
4. Turn gas valve clockwise to “OFF” position (See Figure 34).
Checking Gas Heat Input
This unit has two stages of gas heat. The first stage is 60% of 
the full fire input and is considered the minimum input for the 
furnace. The intended input for each furnace is shown in 
Table 28. The table applies to units operating on 60 Hz power 
only.
To determine the rate of gas flow (Second Stage).
1. Turn off all other gas appliances connected to the gas 
meter.
2. Turn on the furnace and make sure the thermostat is 
calling for Second stage (100% input) heat.
3. Measure the time needed for one revolution of the hand on 
the smallest dial on the meter. A typical gas meter has a 1/
2 or a 1 cubic foot test dial.
4. Using the number of seconds it takes for one revolution of 
the dial, calculate the cubic feet of gas consumed per hour. 
(See example below).
5. If necessary, adjust the high pressure regulator as 
discussed in the section “Manifold Gas Pressure 
Adjustment”. Be sure not to over-fire the furnace on 
Second stage. If in doubt, it is better to leave the Second 
stage of the furnace slightly under-fired. Repeat Steps 1-5.
To determine the rate of gas flow (First Stage)
1. Turn off all other gas appliances connected to the gas 
meter.
2. Turn on the furnace and make sure the thermostat is 
calling for first stage (60% input) heat.
3. Even when the thermostat is calling for first stage heat, the 
unit will light on second stage and will run on Second stage 
for 1 minute. Allow this one-minute time period to expire 
and be certain the unit is running on first stage.
4. Measure the time needed for one revolution of the hand on 
the smallest dial on the meter. A typical gas meter has a 1/
2 or a 1 cubic foot test dial.
5. Using the number of seconds it takes for one revolution of 
the dial, calculate the cubic feet of gas consumed per hour 
(See example below).
6. If necessary, adjust the low pressure regulator as 
discussed in the section “Manifold Gas Pressure 
Adjustment”. Be sure not to under-fire the furnace on first 
stage. If in doubt, it is better to leave the first stage of the 
furnace slightly over-fired (greater than 60% input). Repeat 
Steps 1-6.
This furnace is equipped with an automatic re-ignition 
system. DO NOT attempt to manually light the pilot.
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
Failure to follow the safety warning exactly could result 
in serious injury, death or property damage.
Never test for gas leaks with an open flame. use a 
commercially available soap solution made specifically 
for the detection of leaks to check all connections. A fire 
or explosion may result causing property damage, 
personal injury or loss of life.










