Lennox · Furnace · Cooling
Two-stage variable speed cooling call
What happens, in order
- Thermostat calls for first-stage cooling
- Control waits for the compressor off-delay timer to expire
- First-stage cooling contactor (compressor and fan) is energized
- Indoor blower starts after a 2 second delay in low cooling mode
- Second-stage request second-stage contactor is energized and the blower goes to high cooling mode; the control ignores a second-stage request if first stage is not active
- Second stage satisfied second-stage contactor drops and the blower goes back to low cooling mode
- First stage satisfied first-stage contactor drops and the blower follows its ramp-down profile selected by the dip switches
- Blower on and off ramp profiles for low and high cooling are chosen with the blower dip switches
Timings and thresholds
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Blower on delay | 2 s |
Applies to: SL280UHV, SL280UHNV
Models
More Lennox furnace sequences
- Single-stage furnace ignition retries and watchguard · Ignition
- Two-stage furnace ignition retries and watchguard · Ignition
- Single-stage furnace gas heating cycle · Heating
- Two-stage furnace heating with single-stage thermostat · Heating
- Two-stage variable speed furnace heating with two-stage thermostat · Heating
- Cooling call on single-stage furnace blower · Cooling
- Continuous fan with heat or cool calls · Standby/shutdown
Related
Lennox error codes · Lennox tips · Lennox parts · All Lennox sequences
Take it to the job
Sequences of operation, error codes and tips work offline in the HVACopedia app.
Source: Lennox SL280UHV installation manual 508245-01 (04-2024), Heating Sequence of Operation p.46 (Troubleshooting: Cooling Sequence of Operation p.61). Written in our own words; timings can differ by model and software version, so check the manual for your exact unit.
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.