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Ht1 Low-stage heating (PG96VTA)

Normal status Payne PG96VTA

What the display is showing

Shown on the two-stage Payne PG96VTA display while gas heating runs on low fire. In the main menu the same label is the low-heat blower airflow setting.

Applies to: Payne PG96VTA two-stage furnace

What to do

In the main menu scroll to Ht1, press NEXT/OPTION to see or change the value, and MENU/SELECT to save.

Settings for these units

Filter sizes by casing width · Payne PG96VTA

Casing width in. (mm)	Side return	Bottom return	Type
14-3/16 (360)	16 x 25 x 3/4	14 x 25 x 3/4	Washable
17-1/2 (445)	16 x 25 x 3/4	16 x 25 x 3/4	Washable
21 (533)	16 x 25 x 3/4	20 x 25 x 3/4	Washable
24-1/2 (622)	16 x 25 x 3/4	24 x 25 x 3/4	Washable

Models that show this code

8 models in Payne PG96VTA

PG96VTA30040APG96VTA36040BPG96VTA36060APG96VTA48060BPG96VTA48080BPG96VTA60080CPG96VTA60100CPG96VTA66120D

Other codes on the same units

CF2 Continuous fan (CF2 variant)
CF3 Continuous fan (CF3 variant)
CL1 Low cooling or heat pump (PG96VTA, 59MN7C)
CL2 High cooling or heat pump (PG96VTA, 59MN7C)
Ht2 High-stage heating (PG96VTA)
##.# Active status code shown as major.minor number
Cfn Continuous fan
Clr Clear fault history

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Source: Payne PG96VTAB installation instructions, Table 21 System Status Display Codes, p.52 and Main Menu Options, p.53. Summarized in our own words; check the original manual for your model.

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