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CL Cooling or heat pump running (59SC6A)

Normal status 59SC6A

What the display is showing

Shown on the 59SC6A display while the outdoor unit is running for cooling or heat pump operation and the furnace blower is moving the air. In the main menu CL is the cooling and heat pump blower speed setting; use the airflow required by the outdoor equipment.

Applies to: 59SC6A furnace

What to do

In the main menu scroll to CL, press NEXT/OPTION to see or change the value, and MENU/SELECT to save.

Settings for these units

Filter sizes by casing width and filter cabinet · 59SC6A

Location	Size	Side return filter	Bottom return filter	Type
Furnace casing	14-3/16 in. wide	16 x 25 x 3/4 in.	14 x 25 x 3/4 in.	Washable
Furnace casing	17-1/2 in. wide	(1) 16 x 25 x 3/4 in.	(1) 16 x 25 x 3/4 in.	Washable
Furnace casing	21 in. wide	(1) 16 x 25 x 3/4 in.	(1) 20 x 25 x 3/4 in.	Washable
Furnace casing	24-1/2 in. wide	(1) 16 x 25 x 3/4 in.	(1) 24 x 25 x 3/4 in.	Washable
Filter cabinet	16 in. high	(1) 16 x 25 x 3/4 in. or (1) 16 x 25 x 4-5/16 in.	-	Washable or media
Filter cabinet	20 in. high	(1) 20 x 25 x 3/4 in. or (1) 20 x 25 x 4-5/16 in.	-	Washable or media
Filter cabinet	24 in. high	(1) 24 x 25 x 3/4 in. or (1) 24 x 25 x 4-5/16 in.	-	Washable or media

Side-return filters can differ in size - measure the existing filter.

Every return-air inlet needs a filter.

Minimum clearances to combustibles · 59SC6A

Position	Minimum clearance
Rear	0
Front (combustion air openings in furnace and in structure)	1 in. (25 mm)
Required for service	24 in. (610 mm) (see note)
All sides of supply plenum	1 in. (25 mm) (see note)
Sides	0
Vent	0
Top of furnace	1 in. (25 mm)

Service and supply-plenum values are marked 'consult local building codes'.

Keep 1 in. (25 mm) from combustibles to supply ductwork for 36 in. (914 mm) horizontally from the furnace.

Models that show this code

11 models in 59SC6A

59SC6A026M14--1059SC6A040M14--1059SC6A040M17--1259SC6A060M14--1259SC6A060M17--1659SC6A080M17--1659SC6A080M21--2059SC6A100M21--2059SC6A100M21--2259SC6A120M24--2259SC6A140M24--22

Other codes on the same units

46.1 Momentary loss of power
##.# Active status code shown as major.minor number
Cfn Continuous fan
Clr Clear fault history
Cod Menu: cool blower-off delay
Ct Menu: component test
End Component test - end
Err Component test could not start

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Source: Carrier 59SC6A installation instructions, Table 20, p.52 and Table 21, p.53. Summarized in our own words; check the original manual for your model.

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