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    Is this intended to be a permanent part of a heat shield or packing material. This is an American Standard 90 percent gas furnace.

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    Aftermarket vibration dampener ?????

    Had a rattle/hum that bothered them.


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    Appears that the shipping/packaging material was never removed.


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    It's a noxious smoke generation system, for random testing of the smoke alarms in the home.


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    They would take it out but it burned their fingers.


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    Thought it might be a good place to thaw out some steaks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Garry Sorrells View Post
    Aftermarket vibration dampener ?????

    Had a rattle/hum that bothered them.
    I agree with the rattle theory. No way that got there by accident.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Garry Sorrells View Post
    Aftermarket vibration dampener ?????

    Had a rattle/hum that bothered them.
    Also gets my vote!!


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    Default Re: Heat shield

    Had a similar situation on a 80 furnace in a mobile home. They used egg crate material. Only found 1 scorch mark on the three areas they stuffed it.

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    I cant tell by the photo if it is a paper packing (egg crate) type material or if it might be a material that is similar to rock-wool insulation, like some of the covers being used over non-IC rated recessed lights. I'm just curious enough that I would break off a piece and and try to burn it. I would agree that it is probably been put there as a vibration dampener.


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    haha, some great replies. All related to The Darwin School of Fix It.


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    I would say it was some packing material. Some older furnaces would have similar heat shields, but with this one being a 90% you just wouldn't have that much heat to worry about.


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