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h flashing Calibrating (CALIBRATE-NO V)
What the control is telling you
Lower-case h flashing. Per the troubleshooting chart, H/h should be steady during a heat call; if it is flashing check the dipswitches / test mode.
Applies to: RGPE/RGLE 2-stage 80+
Likely causes
- Dipswitch or test-mode setting
- Calibration in progress
Test and repair steps
- Note the original dipswitch settings before changing anything.
- Check the test-mode dipswitches and that test mode has not expired (1 hour limit).
- Check the SW1-SW3 settings against the manual tables.
- Verify on unit allow the cycle to continue and confirm h goes steady.
Settings for these units
Filter sizes as shipped, upflow (Table 19) · RGPE/RGLE
| Cabinet width | Input | Bottom filter | Side filter | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17-1/2 in. | 50, 75 (000 Btu/h) | 15-3/4 x 25 in. | 15-3/4 x 25 in. | 1 |
| 21 in. | 75, 100 (000 Btu/h) | 19-1/4 x 25 in. | 15-3/4 x 25 in. | 1 |
| 24-1/2 in. | 125 (000 Btu/h) | 22-3/4 x 25 in. | 15-3/4 x 25 in. | 1 |
Use one filter location only - do not double-filter or filter the supply side.
21 in./100K: cut 3-1/2 in. off filter and frame for a side filter; 24-1/2 in./125K: cut 7 in.
Reduced clearance to combustibles (Fig. 3 and 4) · RGPE/RGLE
| Model size | Cabinet width (A) | Left side | Right side | Back | Top | Front | Vent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RGPE upflow/horizontal 05 | 17-1/2 in. | 0 in. | 3 in. (note 2) | 0 in. | 1 in. | 3 in. | 6 in. (note 3) |
| RGPE upflow/horizontal 07(A) | 17-1/2 in. | 0 in. | 3 in. (note 2) | 0 in. | 1 in. | 3 in. | 6 in. (note 3) |
| RGPE upflow/horizontal 07(B), 10 | 21 in. | 0 in. | 0 | 0 in. | 1 in. | 3 in. | 6 in. (note 3) |
| RGPE upflow/horizontal 12 | 24-1/2 in. | 0 in. | 0 | 0 in. | 1 in. | 3 in. | 6 in. (note 3) |
| RGLE downflow 07(A) | 17-1/2 in. | 0 in. | 3 in. (note 2) | 0 in. | 1 in. | 3 in. | 6 in. (note 3) |
| RGLE downflow 07(B), 10 | 21 in. | 0 in. | 0 | 0 in. | 1 in. | 3 in. | 6 in. (note 3) |
| RGLE downflow 12 | 24-1/2 in. | 0 in. | 0 | 0 in. | 1 in. | 3 in. | 6 in. (note 3) |
Note 2: right side may be 0 in. with type B vent.
Note 3: vent clearance may be 1 in. with type B vent.
Models that show this code
10 models in RGPE/RGLE
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Source: RGPE/RGLE: Table 16 p.49 / Table 20; Fig. 45 p.63. Summarized in our own words; check the original manual for your model.
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