Central Electric Furnace Model Eb17b Manual
Start at the thermostat. Ensure that it is set to heat (emerg for heat pumps) and the setpoint is at least five degrees above room temperature. If you have a mechanical thermostat, make sure that it is level and turn the fan switch to on. Is the furnace fan running?
If the fan does not start running. If the fan is not running, check the fuses or circuit breakers for the furnace and heat pump. If the breaker is tripped or the fuse is blown, then check the wiring in the furnace for signs of damage. Look for scorching and melting of wires as well as connections that have been damaged. Repair any wiring problems then you can reset the breaker or replace the fuse. If the fan still does not come on, the fan relay, furnace, or control transformer could be the problem.
If the fan starts. If the fan starts, set the fan back to auto at the thermostat. Wait about one minute, then check to see if warm air is coming out of the vents. If the air coming out of the vents is cool, the problem could be the heat, a bad element, or a wire that is loose or burned off it's connector.
Electric Furnace Troubleshooting, Checking the heat output. The next step in your electric furnace troubleshooting, is to check the temperature rise across the furnace. You should check the temperature of the air coming out of the closest vent.
Also measure the air temperature at the closest return air grille. Find the difference in the two temperatures and compare it to the label on the unit.
Most units have a label plate on the inside that gives you a range for the proper temperature rise. If the temperature rise is less than the recommended minimum, then check to make sure all the elements are operating. If the temperature rise is higher than the recommended maximum, then check the blower motor for proper operation. If the blower motor is operating properly, then the speed may need to be increased.
After performing the adjustments, you should observe the operation through a complete heating cycle.
Hello Bob; I'm lost but have a great idea.! I'm 60 years old, retired and own a 14' X 52'(728sqft) 1983 mobile home. I replaced all the windows with 5/8' thermopane insulated, replaced the gray poly pipes, and removed the 3/16' wood paneling and put up drywall in all the rooms. The present furnace is Intertherm Gas installed at MFG in 1983.
It works but I hate Gas and the odors! Recently I was given a Central Electric Furnace EB17B swapped out of double wide trailer for a gas unit. I've been through it and its okay.
My present Electrical service I believe at the pole is only 60 Amps. That what the disconnect is rated, however the mobile home has a 100 amp, breaker/distribution panel. The Electric Furnace is 240vac, amps by the MFG label: 16/66.9 and it contains 2 Square 'D' 60 amp double-pole breakers, its a 56,000 BTUH, 17kw, 240vac. I'd like to remove the Gas furnace and install this Electric Furnace in my mobile home. What would I have to do to change or upgrade the Electrical Service disconnect, and the breaker/distribution panel to accommodate this furnace.?
Central Electric Furnace Model Eb17b Manual Transmission
All questions welcome. Replace the wires coming into your box with once capable of carrying 200A. (Probably #00, if a short drop).
This might require upgrading the transformer on the pole, but that is the electric companies job. Replace the box in your trailer with a 200A main breaker box.
Get the same brand & model, so you can reuse the existing breakers. Replace the old breakers in the new main panel, and connect up the 2 new 60A breakers for the furnace. Run wiring through the trailer to the new furnace location. Here in Minnesota, we would never consider replacing gas heat with electric. The high cost of electric heat compared to gas would bankrupt you the first winter.