Amana GMES80 Service Instructions Manual

Amana GMES80 Service Instructions Manual

80% single stage gas furnaces

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Service Instructions
80% Single Stage Gas Furnaces
GMES80, AMES80, GCES80, ACES80, VMES80,
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  • Page 1 Service Instructions 80% Single Stage Gas Furnaces GMES80, AMES80, GCES80, ACES80, VMES80, VCES80 & Accessories ® NLY PERSONNEL THAT HAVE BEEN TRAINED TO INSTALL ADJUST SERVICE OR , “ ”) REPAIR HEREINAFTER SERVICE THE EQUIPMENT SPECIFIED IN THIS MANUAL SHOULD SERVICE THE EQUIPMENT...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS TROUBLESHOOTING ........36 - 37 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ......2- 4 POLARIZATION & PHASING ......38 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION ......5 - 9 MAINTENANCE ..........39 - 40 ACCESSORIES...........10 - 13 SERVICING ..........41 - 55 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ....14 - 16 SERVICING TABLE OF CONTENTS ....43 PRODUCT DESIGN ........17 - 34 WIRING DIAGRAMS........
  • Page 3: Important Information

    To locate an authorized servicer, please consult your telephone book or the dealer from whom you purchased this prod- uct. For further assistance, please contact: CONSUMER INFORMATION LINE CONSUMER INFORMATION LINE GOODMAN BRAND PRODUCTS AMANA BRAND PRODUCTS ® ® TOLL FREE TOLL FREE 1-877-254-4729 (U.S.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT INFORMATION CO can cause serious illness including permanent brain damage or death. B10259-216 Advertencia especial para la instalación de calentadores ó manejadoras de aire en áreas cerradas como estacionamientos ó cuartos de servicio. Las emisiones de monóxido de carbono pueden circular a través del aparato cuando se opera en cualquier modo.
  • Page 5: Product Identification

    PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION The model and manufacturing number are used for positive identification of component parts used in manufacturing. Please use these numbers when requesting service or parts information. Brand Minor Revision G - Goodman® A - Initial Release V - GMC® B - 1st Revision Configuration M - Upflow/Horizontal...
  • Page 6 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION The model and manufacturing number are used for positive identification of component parts used in manufacturing. Please use these numbers when requesting service or parts information. Amana® Brand Furnace Nomenclature (14 Digits) Brand Minor Revision A- Amana® Brand A - Ini�al Release...
  • Page 7 FIRST REVISIONS WITH PCBBF134 CONTROL BOARD (Beginning in 9/2015). Amana Brand 80% AMES80 AMES800804BXAC gas furnace, 33 3/8" tall, upflow, horizontal right of left installation positions. Induced draft, Amana two- AMES800805CXAC tone gray cabinet and panels. Multi-speed PSC motor, Left or right side gas entry. AMES801005CXAC...
  • Page 8 GMES800403A*A* GMES800603A*A* GMES800604B*A* Goodman® Brand 80% gas furnace, 33 3/8" tall, upflow, horizontal right of left installation positions. GMES80 GMES800804B*A* Induced draft, Goodman gray cabinet and panels. Multi-speed PSC motor, 120 volt carbide mini GMES800805C*A* Igniter with integrated circuit board. Left or right side g...
  • Page 9 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION MODEL # MFG. # 80 % GAS FURNACES GCES800403A*AA Goodman® Brand 80% gas furnace, 33 3/8" tall, dedicated downflow installation, Induced draft, GCES800603A*AA GCES80 Goodman gray cabinet and panels. Multi-speed PSC motor, 120 volt carbide mini Igniter with GCES800804B*AA integrated circuit board.
  • Page 10: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES ® AMANA BRAND "S" Model Furnace Accessories Models built with PCBBF134 Control Board Beginning in 9/2015 MODEL NUMBER · · · · · · · · AMES800403AXAD · · · · · · · · AMES800603AXAD · · · ·...
  • Page 11 ACCESSORIES ® GOODMAN BRAND "S" Model Furnace Accessories MODEL NUMBER · · · · · · · GMES800403A** · · · · · · · GMES800603A** · · · · · · · GMES800604B** · · · · · · ·...
  • Page 12 ACCESSORIES ® GOODMAN BRAND "S" Model Furnace Accessories (Models with PCBBF134 control board - beginning 9-2015) MODEL NUMBER · · · · · · · GMES800403A*BE · · · · · · · GMES800603A*BE · · · · · · ·...
  • Page 13 ACCESSORIES GMC® BRAND "S" Model Furnace Accessories Model Number urnace Accessories · · · · · · · VMES800403ANAA · · · · · · · VMES800603ANAA · · · · · · · VMES800604BNAA · · · · · · · ·...
  • Page 14: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 15 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY LIRE AVANT DE METTRE READ BEFORE OPERATING EN MARCHE LIRE AVERTISSEMENT: If you do not follow these instructions WARNING: Quiconque ne respecte pas à exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property la lettre les instructions dans le presént manuel damage, personal injury or loss of life.
  • Page 16 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, If you do not follow these instructions exactly, alteration, service or a fire or explosion may result causing property maintenance can damage, personal injury or loss of life. cause injury or property damage.
  • Page 17: Product Design

    ADJUSTMENT, ALTERATION, SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE, REFER TO THIS MANUAL. OR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE OR INFORMATION, CONSULT A Goodman & Amana 80% furnaces are ETL certified appli- ® QUALIFIED INSTALLER, SERVICE AGENCY OR THE GAS SUPPLIER. ances and are appropriate for use with natural or propane gas.
  • Page 18 PRODUCT DESIGN hydrochloric acid Location Requirements and Considerations cements and glues antistatic fabric softeners for clothes dryers WARNING and masonry acid washing materials O PREVENT POSSIBLE EQUIPMENT DAMAGE, PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL • Seal off a non-direct vent furnace if it is installed near INJURY OR DEATH, THE FOLLOWING BULLET POINTS MUST BE OBSERVED an area frequently contaminated by any of the above WHEN INSTALLING THE UNIT.
  • Page 19 PRODUCT DESIGN Furnace Suspension f. After it has been determined that each appliance connected to the venting system properly vents when tested as outlined above, If suspending the furnace from rafters or joist, use 3/8" return doors, windows, exhaust fans, fireplace dampers and any threaded rod and 2”x2”x1/8”...
  • Page 20 PRODUCT DESIGN If this furnace is to be installed in the same space with other (1) For appliances other than fan-assisted, calculate using the following gas appliances, such as a water heater, ensure there is an equation: adequate supply of combustion and ventilation air for the 21 ft Required Volume >...
  • Page 21 PRODUCT DESIGN Chimney or Gas Vent 9.3.3.1 Two Permanent Openings Method. Two permanent openings, one commencing within 12 in. (300 mm) of the top and one commencing NOTE: The air duct openings within 12 in. (300 mm) of the bottom, of the enclosure shall be provided. must have a free area of not less than one square inch per The openings shall communicate directly, or by ducts, with the outdoors...
  • Page 22 PRODUCT DESIGN 9.3.8.5 Ducts shall not be screened where terminating in an attic space. 9.3.5 Engineered Installations. Engineered combustion air installations shall provide an adequate supply of combustion, ventilation, and dilution 9.3.8.6 Horizontal upper combustion air ducts shall not slope downward air and shall be approved by the authority having jurisdiction.
  • Page 23 PRODUCT DESIGN When resizing any portion of the common venting system, Crown Wash use the appropriate table in Appendix G in the latest edition Roof Line of the National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1. Upflow or Horizontal units are shipped with the induced Clay Tile Size Generally Clay Tile Size: 8"...
  • Page 24 PRODUCT DESIGN 10' or Less Proper Chimney Line, terminate with Termination? listed vent cap (Check 1) (Fix 1) 2' Min. 2' Min. 3' Min. Wall or Parapet Chimney channel Change venting free of solid and Chimney liquid fuel arrangements appliances? (Fix 2) (Check 2) 10' or Less...
  • Page 25 PRODUCT DESIGN Check 2 - Any solid or liquid fuel appliances vented Remember that all appliances must be vented inside the liner. into this chimney channel. Venting one appliance inside the liner and another appliance outside the liner is not acceptable. Solid fuel appliances include fireplaces, wood stoves, coal furnaces, and incinerators.
  • Page 26 PRODUCT DESIGN Check 7 - Complete the Installation. or standards. One such standard which may be referenced is the Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid If Checks 1 through 6 have been satisfactory, and the liner is Fuel Burning Appliances, ANSI/NFPA 211. an acceptable size as determined by the tables in National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1 - latest edition and Fix 4 - Relining.
  • Page 27 PRODUCT DESIGN proper furnace operation. All conversions must be performed Some manufacturers of flexible liners offer an insulation by a qualified installer, or service agency. sleeve designed to be added to the liner before it is installed in the chimney. (Poured insulation, either vermiculite or other WARNING materials, is no longer recommended.) Insulation will need to be added to the flexible liner if:...
  • Page 28 PRODUCT DESIGN the proper amount of air into the burner. This may cause in- GAS PIPING CONNECTIONS complete combustion, flashback, and possible yellow tipping. In some areas the gas supplier may artificially derate the gas CAUTION in an effort to compensate for the effects of altitude. If the gas is artificially derated, the appropriate orifice size must be O AVOID POSSIBLE UNSATISFACTORY OPERATION OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE determined based upon the BTU/ft...
  • Page 29 PRODUCT DESIGN PROPANE GAS TANKS AND PIPING 7. Install a manual shutoff valve between the gas meter and unit within six feet of the unit. If a union is in- stalled, the union must be downstream of the manual WARNING shutoff valve, between the shutoff valve and the fur- nace.
  • Page 30 PRODUCT DESIGN WARNING WARNING F THE GAS FURNACE IS INSTALLED IN A BASEMENT, AN EXCAVATED F THE INFORMATION IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS IS NOT FOLLOWED EXACTLY, A AREA OR A CONFINED SPACE, IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED TO FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL CONTACT A PROPANE SUPPLIER TO INSTALL A GAS DETECTING INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.
  • Page 31 PRODUCT DESIGN Use a separate fused branch electrical circuit containing When installing a propane storage tank, the contractor properly sized wire, and fuse or circuit breaker. The fuse or must consider proper tank sizing, safety, efficiency, ground circuit breaker must be sized in accordance with the maximum characteristics and aesthetics.
  • Page 32 PRODUCT DESIGN THERMOSTAT WIRING - SINGLE-STAGE HUMIDIFIER WIRING Accessory wiring connections are to be made through the The single stage furnace will have a "W" terminal and will use 1/4" quick connect terminals provided on the furnace inte- a single stage thermostat. The following drawing illustrates grated control module.
  • Page 33 PRODUCT DESIGN air entering the furnace must be between 55°F and 100°F. Upflow / Horizontal Minimum Recommended Filter Size^ Models UPRIGHT FILTER INSTALLATIONS *0403A* 1 - 16 X 25 Side or 1 - 14 X 24 Bottom Return Depending on the installation and/or customer preference, *0603A* 1 - 16 X 25 Side or 1 - 14 X 24 Bottom Return differing filter arrangements can be applied.
  • Page 34 PRODUCT DESIGN Fan Only Mode The normal operational sequence in fan only mode is as ormal Eating EquEncE follows: 1. R and W thermostat contacts close, initiating a call for 1. R and G thermostat contacts close, initiating a call for heat.
  • Page 35: System Operation

    (PCBBF145 Control Board) SYSTEM OPERATION HEATING - Abnormal Operation 5. Open Primary Limit. If the limit control opens, the air circulator blower will be turned on until the limit closes. The following presents the probable causes of questionable The induced draft blower will turn off for 5 seconds then furnace operation and how to fix them.
  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    PCBBF145(S) CONTROL BOARD TROUBLESHOOTING Associated Symptoms of Abnormal Associated Fault Description(s) Possible Causes Corrective Action Cautions and Fault Description(s) Possible Causes Operation Notes LED Code LED Code NONE • No 115 volt power • Manual disconnect switch • Assure 115 and 24 volt •...
  • Page 37 TROUBLESHOOTING PCBBF145(S) CONTROL BOARD Fault Description(s) Corrective Action Symptoms of Abnormal Possible Causes Cautions and Associated Operation Notes LED Code • Check primary limit. • Primary limit circuit • Faulty primary limit switch. • Turn power OFF • Circulator blower runs Replace if necessary.
  • Page 38: Polarization & Phasing

    POLARIZATION AND PHASING As more and more electronic's are introduced to the Heating INCOMING POWER Trade, Polarization of incoming power and phasing of pri- METER READS METER READS mary to secondary voltage on transformers becomes more 120 VOLTS 0 VOLTS important.
  • Page 39: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Maintenance WARNING Improper filter maintenance is the most common cause of inadequate heating or cooling performance. Filters should HIGH VOLTAGE be cleaned (permanent) or replaced (disposable) every two ISCONNECT POWER BEFORE SERVICING OR months or as required. It is the owner's responsibility to keep INSTALLING THIS UNIT.
  • Page 40 MAINTENANCE To find the BTU input, multiply the number of cubic feet of BURNERS gas consumed per hour by the heating value of the gas being used. (The calorific value of the gas being used is found by WARNING contacting your local utility.) HIGH VOLTAGE EXAMPLE: It is found by the gas meter, that it takes forty LECTRICAL COMPONENTS ARE CONTAINED IN BOTH...
  • Page 41: Servicing

    SERVICING CUBIC FEET GAS RATE -- CUBIC FEET PER HOUR Size of Test Dial Size of Test Dial Seconds for Seconds for cu/ft cu/ft cu/ft cu/ft cu/ft cu/ft cu/ft cu/ft cu/ft cu/ft Revolution Revolution 1800 1636 1500 1385 1286 1200 1125 1059 1000...
  • Page 42 SERVICING Service Problem No Heat Unsatisfactory Heat POSSIBLE CAUSE Test Method DOTS IN ANALYSIS Remedy GUIDE INDICATE "POSSIBLE CAUSE" • Power Failure Test Voltage • Blown Fuse Test Voltage • Loose Connection Check Wiring • Shorted or Broken Wires Check Wiring S-3A •...
  • Page 43: Servicing Table Of Contents

    SERVICING SERVICE NUMBERS CHECKING VOLTAGE ..........................44 CHECKING WIRING ............................. 44 S-3A THERMOSTAT AND WIRING ........................44 S-3B HEATING ANTICIPATOR ..........................44 CHECKING TRANSFORMER AND CONTROL CIRCUIT ................45 S-16 CHECKING AIR CIRCULATOR BLOWER MOTOR (PSC) ................45 S-200 CHECKING DUCT STATIC ........................... 45 S-201 CHECKING TEMPERATURE RISE ......................
  • Page 44: Checking Voltage

    SERVICING CHECKING THERMOSTAT, WIRING S-1 CHECKING VOLTAGE AND ANTICIPATOR WARNING S-3A THERMOSTAT AND WIRING HIGH VOLTAGE WARNING ISCONNECT POWER BEFORE SERVICING OR CHANGING ANY ELECTRICAL WIRING. ULTIPLE POWER ISCONNECT POWER BEFORE SERVICING. SOURCES MAY BE PRESENT. AILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
  • Page 45: Checking Transformer And Control Circuit

    SERVICING S-16 CHECKING AIR CIRCULATOR BLOWER MO- Cooling Anticipator The cooling anticipator is a small heater (resistor) in the ther- mostat. During the "OFF" cycle it heats the bimetal element helping the thermostat call for the next cooling cycle. This WARNING prevents the room temperature from rising too high before the system is restarted.
  • Page 46: Checking Temperature Rise

    SERVICING If the total external static pressure exceeds the minimum or maximum allowable statics, check for closed dampers, reg- isters, undersized and/or oversized poorly laid out duct work. SUPPLY RETURN Checking Temperature Rise 3. Subtract the return air temperature from the supply air temperature to determine the air temperature rise.
  • Page 47: S-301 Checking Auxiliary Limit Control

    SERVICING S-301 CHECKING AUXILIARY LIMIT CONTROL Style 1 drawing illustrates the Primary Limit used on the 80% furnaces. Style 1 BLOWER HOUSING WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE ISCONNECT POWER BEFORE SERVICING OR CHANGING ANY ELECTRICAL WIRING. ULTIPLE POWER SOURCES MAY BE PRESENT. AILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
  • Page 48: Checking Flame Rollout Control

    SERVICING WARNING VOLT / OHM O AVOID POSSIBLE FIRE, ONLY RESET THE AUXILIARY LIMIT CONTROL METER ONCE. F IT SHOULD OPEN A SECOND TIME, A QUALIFIED SERVICER MUST DETERMINE WHY THE AUXILIARY LIMIT OPENED BEFORE RESETTING AGAIN. RESET BUTTON S-302 CHECKING FLAME ROLLOUT CONTROL A temperature activated manual reset control is mounted to the manifold assembly on 80% furnaces, COLOR...
  • Page 49: Checking Gas Valve (Redundant)

    SERVICING S-304 CHECKING GAS VALVE (Redundant) Orifices should be treated with care in order to prevent dam- age. They should be removed and installed with a box-end A combination redundant operator type gas valve which wrench in order to prevent distortion. In no instance should provides all manual and automatic control functions required an orifice be peened over and redrilled.
  • Page 50 SERVICING WARNING WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE ISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER AND SHUT OFF GAS SUPPLY. ISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER AND SHUT OFF GAS SUPPLY BEFORE SERVICING OR INSTALLING THIS UNIT. ULTIPLE POWER SOURCES MAY BE PRESENT. AILURE TO 1. After turning off gas to furnace at the manual gas shutoff DO SO MAY CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
  • Page 51 SERVICING 4. Measure gas manifold pressure with burners firing. Adjust manifold pressure using the table below. WARNING Manifold Gas Pressure HIGH VOLTAGE Natural Gas 3.5" w.c. ISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER AND SHUT OFF GAS Propane Gas 10.0" w.c. SUPPLY BEFORE SERVICING OR INSTALLING THIS UNIT. ULTIPLE POWER SOURCES MAY BE PRESENT.
  • Page 52: Checking Hot Surface Ignitor

    SERVICING S-310 CHECKING PRESSURE SWITCH S-308 CHECKING HOT SURFACE IGNITOR The pressure switch a safety device to prevent the combus- 120V Mini Igniter Single Stage - furnaces use a 120V car- tion cycle from occurring with inadequate venting caused by a bide mini igniter for ignition.
  • Page 53: High Altitude Application (Usa)

    SERVICING WARNING S-311 HIGH ALTITUDE APPLICATION (USA) Check your furnace rating plate to determine its rated altitude O AVOID THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, WIRING TO THE UNIT (either 4500 or 5500 ft). Do not attempt to increase the firing MUST BE PROPERLY POLARIZED AND GROUNDED.
  • Page 54: Checking Flame Sensor

    SERVICING COOL-H PARK PARK WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE ISCONNECT POWER BEFORE SERVICING OR INSTALLING THIS UNIT. ULTIPLE POWER SOURCES MAY BE PRESENT. AILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. 1. Disconnect the orange flame sensor wire from the sensor 2.
  • Page 55 SERVICING A/V/GMES8 / GCES8 / VCES8 / ACES80 Pressure Switch Trip Points And Usage Chart ID Blower Set Point on Max Make Pressure Model Pressure Fall Pressure On Switch (PF) W.C. Rise W.C. Part # *MES800403A*BA / BB - 0.70 ± .06 - 0.85 B1370158 *MES800603A*BA / BB...
  • Page 56 *MES80 / *CES80 SCHEMATICS HIGH VOLTAGE! DISCONNECT ALL POWER BEFORE SERVICING OR INSTALLING THIS UNIT. MULTIPLE POWER SOURCES MAY BE PRESENT. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. CIRCULATOR BLOWER INDUCER HEAT COOL PARK PARK ROLLO UT SWITCH XFMR...
  • Page 57: Wiring Diagrams

    WIRING DIAGRAMS *mEs80/*cEs80 PcBBF145 c witH ontrol oard WARNING:DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE SERVICING.WIRING TO UNIT MUST BE PROPERLY POLARIZED AND GROUNDED. INTEGRATED HUMIDIFIER CONTROL MODULE XFMR (6) GND (8) MVC (9) VALVE MV (12) ID BLOWER PRESSURE AUXILIARY SWITCH LIMIT CONTROLS PS (10) PSO (4) MICRO...
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