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HoD Menu: heat blower-off delay

Menu / mode display 59SC6APayne PG96VTA59MN7C

What the display is showing

Main menu item for the heating blower-off delay. The value is shown in seconds: shorter leaves usable heat in the ducts, longer can push cool air at the end of a heat call.

Applies to: 59SC6A, Payne PG96VTA and 59MN7C furnaces (3-digit display control)

What to do

  1. Press MENU/SELECT to scroll the main menu to this item, then NEXT/OPTION to show the current value (it flashes) and step through the choices. Press MENU/SELECT to save; the display flashes three times to confirm.

Settings for these units

Filter sizes by casing width and filter cabinet · 59SC6A

LocationSizeSide return filterBottom return filterType
Furnace casing14-3/16 in. wide16 x 25 x 3/4 in.14 x 25 x 3/4 in.Washable
Furnace casing17-1/2 in. wide(1) 16 x 25 x 3/4 in.(1) 16 x 25 x 3/4 in.Washable
Furnace casing21 in. wide(1) 16 x 25 x 3/4 in.(1) 20 x 25 x 3/4 in.Washable
Furnace casing24-1/2 in. wide(1) 16 x 25 x 3/4 in.(1) 24 x 25 x 3/4 in.Washable
Filter cabinet16 in. high(1) 16 x 25 x 3/4 in. or (1) 16 x 25 x 4-5/16 in.-Washable or media
Filter cabinet20 in. high(1) 20 x 25 x 3/4 in. or (1) 20 x 25 x 4-5/16 in.-Washable or media
Filter cabinet24 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

PositionMinimum clearance
Rear0
Front (combustion air openings in furnace and in structure)1 in. (25 mm)
Required for service24 in. (610 mm) (see note)
All sides of supply plenum1 in. (25 mm) (see note)
Sides0
Vent0
Top of furnace1 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

25 models in 59SC6A, Payne PG96VTA, 59MN7C

59MN7C060C17--1459MN7C060C21--2059MN7C080C17--1459MN7C080C21--2059MN7C100C21--2259MN7C120C24--2259SC6A026M14--1059SC6A040M14--1059SC6A040M17--1259SC6A060M14--1259SC6A060M17--1659SC6A080M17--1659SC6A080M21--2059SC6A100M21--2059SC6A100M21--2259SC6A120M24--2259SC6A140M24--22PG96VTA30040APG96VTA36040BPG96VTA36060APG96VTA48060BPG96VTA48080BPG96VTA60080CPG96VTA60100CPG96VTA66120D

Other codes on the same units

  • Err Component test could not start
  • FLt Menu: last 7 faults
  • Fn Component test - blower
  • HSi Component test - hot surface igniter
  • Hpd Heat pump defrost - furnace heating
  • Ht Heating (59SC6A, 59MN7C menu: heating airflow setting)
  • Ht-% Heating at a percent firing rate (59MN7C)
  • Htt Menu: heating thermostat type

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Source: Carrier 59SC6A installation instructions, Table 21 Main Menu Options, p.53; Payne PG96VTAB installation instructions, Main Menu Options table, p.53; Carrier 59MN7C installation instructions, Table 18 Main Menu Options, p.47. Summarized in our own words; check the original manual for your model.

For licensed technicians. Gas, electrical and refrigerant work must be done by a qualified, licensed person. Shut off power and gas before servicing, never bypass a safety control, and follow the manufacturer’s manual for the exact model; it and local codes always take priority. HVACopedia is not affiliated with any manufacturer; brand and model names only identify the equipment.