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32 Low-heat pressure switch did not close or reopened
What the control is telling you
The low-heat pressure switch (LPS) did not close or opened. If open more than 5 minutes the inducer shuts off for 15 minutes before retry. Also the expected result of the pressure-switch safety check with the inducer unplugged.
Applies to: 59TP6A two-stage variable-speed ECM multipoise condensing gas furnace, all sizes (040-10 to 120-22)
Likely causes
- Improper vent sizing or restricted vent
- Air leak between vestibule and blower compartment
- Low inlet gas pressure (if LGPS used)
- Disconnected or obstructed pressure tubing
- Defective or miswired pressure switches
- Excessive wind
- Plugged condensate drain
- Water in vent pipe (sagging pipe)
- Defective inducer motor
- Low inducer voltage (115 V)
Test and repair steps
- Warning: If the hot surface igniter glows while the inducer is disconnected, shut the furnace down immediately.
- Warning: Shut off 115-V power and gas, and lock/tag out before working inside the furnace; there may be more than one power source.
- Check vent sizing and length against Tables 15-17 and look for restrictions or sagging pipe holding water.
- Check the condensate trap and drain are clear.
- Inspect pressure tubing and switch wiring.
- Check the vestibule/blower compartment seal for air leaks.
- Measure inducer supply voltage (115 V) and confirm the inducer runs properly.
- Check inlet gas pressure (minimum 4.5 in. W.C. natural gas) if a low gas pressure switch is used.
- Verify switch values from the label break +/-0.05 in. W.C. of nominal, max make 0.10 in. W.C. above max break.
Settings for these units
Filter sizes by casing width and filter cabinet · 59TP6A
| 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 | 16 x 25 x 3/4 in. | 16 x 25 x 3/4 in. | Washable |
| Furnace casing | 21 in. wide | 16 x 25 x 3/4 in. | 20 x 25 x 3/4 in. | Washable |
| Furnace casing | 24-1/2 in. wide | 16 x 25 x 3/4 in. | 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 |
No internal filter rack in this furnace - an external filter is required.
Side-return filters can differ in size - measure the existing filter.
Minimum clearances to combustibles · 59TP6A
| Position | Clearance |
|---|---|
| Rear | 0 in. (0 mm) |
| Front (combustion air openings) | 1 in. (25 mm) |
| Front, required for service | 24 in. (610 mm) - check local code |
| All sides of supply plenum | 1 in. (25 mm) - check local code |
| Sides | 0 in. (0 mm) |
| Vent | 0 in. (0 mm) |
| Top of furnace | 1 in. (25 mm) |
Keep 1 in. from combustibles to supply duct for 36 in. horizontally from the furnace.
Do not set on carpet or combustible tile; downflow on combustible floor needs the accessory floor base unless on a matching coil casing.
Models that show this code
8 models in 59TP6A
Other codes on the same units
- 25 Invalid model selection or setup error
- 31 High-heat pressure switch or relay did not close or reopened
- 33 Limit circuit fault
- 34 Ignition proving failure
- 43 Low-heat pressure switch open while high-heat switch closed
- 45 Control circuitry lockout
- LED OFF No amber LED - no power to control
- Rapid Flash Reversed 115-V polarity (or twinning phasing)
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Source: Carrier 59TP6A Installation, Start-up, Operating and Service Instructions, Fig. 66 Troubleshooting Guide (cont.), p.89; Check Safety Controls p.69; p.76. Summarized in our own words; check the original manual for your model.
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