General Information - Amana GUC* User's Information Manuala

I. General Information
This furnace is built to provide many years of safe and
dependable service, providing it is properly installed and
maintained. However, abuse and/or improper use can
shorten the life of the furnace and create hazards for you,
the homeowner.
WARNING
This product contains or produces a
chemical or chemicals which may cause
serious illness or death and which are
known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm.
WARNING
To avoid possible equipment damage,
personal injury, fire or death, the following
instructions must be observed regarding
unit location, air requirements and operating
procedures.
UNIT LOCATION
1. The furnace area and the vicinity of any other gas
appliances must be kept clear and free of combustible
materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and
liquids. Also, do not store or use flammable items such
as paint, varnish, or lacquer in the area.
2. Do not store or use chlorine or fluorine products
(bleaches, cements, strippers, aerosols) near the unit.
They can corrode the heat exchanger.
3. Do not use the furnace closet as storage for brooms,
mops, brushes and oily rags or cloths. The area must
be kept clear, clean and free of lint. Furnace must be
kept free and clear of exposed or loose insulation
materials in the area of installation. Examine the fur-
nace area when the furnace or additional insulation is
added since some insulation materials may be com-
bustible.
4. Make sure the furnace is always connected to an
approved vent, in good condition, to carry combustion
products outdoors.
5. Familiarize yourself with the controls that shut off the
gas and electrical power to the furnace. If the furnace
is to be shut down at the end of the heating season, turn
off both the gas and electrical power. For safety, always
turn the gas and electrical power off before performing
service or maintenance on the furnace.
6. Establish a regular maintenance schedule to insure
efficient and safe operation of the furnace. The furnace
should be checked at the beginning of each heating
and cooling season by a qualified service technician.
WARNING
To avoid personal injury or fire, minimum
clearances to combustible surfaces must
be followed.
7. Make certain the required clearances for the furnace
are always maintained. These clearances are listed on
the furnace nameplate. If any question develops, con-
tact the installer of the furnace, or another qualified
servicer.
UNIT INSTALLATION
Examine the furnace installation to determine the following:
1. The flue vent pipe is physically sound and sealed. The
vent slopes upward to vent terminal so condensate
drains back toward the furnace. The vent shows no
evidence of leaking or separation at joints or fittings.
2. The return air duct connection is physically sound,
sealed to the furnace casing, and terminates outside
the space containing the furnace.
3. The physical support of the furnace is sound without
sagging, cracks, or gaps around the base so as to
provide a seal between the support and the base.
4. There are no obvious signs of deterioration of the
furnace.
5. Check the burner flames for adjustment.
MINIMUM UNIT CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLE
SURFACES (UPFLOW AND COUNTERFLOW
INSTALLATIONS)
NOTE: GDC and GCD models require special subbase
when installed on combustible (wood only) floor (CFSB16,
20 or 24).
A 1" Top Clearance
is also required
1"
Service Area
36"
Upflow and Counterflow Clearances
(Top View)
3
0"
1"
3"
Free Access
To Furnace
Figure 1