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ATTENTION INSTALLING PERSONNEL
As a professional installer you have an obligation to know the product better than the customer. This includes all
Prior to actual installation, thoroughly familiarize yourself with this Instruction Manual. Pay special attention to all
safety warnings. Often during installation or repair it is possible to place yourself in a position which is more hazardous
Remember, it is your responsibility to install the product safely and to know it well enough to be able to instruct a
Safety is a matter of common sense...a matter of thinking before acting. Most dealers have a list of specific good
The precautions listed in this Installation Manual are intended as supplemental to existing practices. However, if there
is a direct conflict between existing practices and the content of this manual, the precautions listed here take
*NOTE: Please contact your distributor or our website for the applicable product data book referred to in this manual.
I0-241C
These furnaces comply with requirements
embodied in the American National Standard
/ National Standard of Canada ANSI
Z21.47·CSA-2.3 Gas Fired Central
Furnaces.
INSTALLATION & OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS for GMV8
GAS FIRED WARM AIR FURNACE
(CATEGORY 1)
RECOGNIZE THIS SYMBOL AS A SAFETY PRECAUTION.
safety precautions and related items.
than when the unit is in operation.
customer in its safe use.
safety practices...follow them.
2004-2006 Goodman Manufacturing Company, L.P.
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- Page 1 *NOTE: Please contact your distributor or our website for the applicable product data book referred to in this manual. I0-241C 02/06 2004-2006 Goodman Manufacturing Company, L.P. ©...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents I. WARNINGS ..................................4 .............................. 4 WNER ............................4 NSTALLER ..........................4 RANSPORTATION AMAGE II. SAFETY ................................... 4 ........................ 5 DDITIONAL AFETY ONSIDERATIONS (ESD) P ....................5 LECTROSTATIC ISCHARGE RECAUTIONS III. PRODUCT APPLICATION .............................. 5 IV. LOCATION REQUIREMENTS AND CONSIDERATIONS ....................6 ............................... - Page 3 Table of Contents X. CIRCULATING AIR AND FILTERS ..........................21 ..........................21 UCTWORK ..........22 ILTERS ECTION EFORE NSTALLING ETURN UCTWORK ..........................22 PRIGHT NSTALLATIONS ..........................22 IRCULATION ILTERS ..........................22 ORIZONTAL NSTALLATIONS XI. SEQUENCE OF OPERATION ............................22 (INTEGRATED IGNITION CONTROL) ..........................22 ..........................
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Page 4: Warnings
I. WARNINGS interruptions, product installation, or component failures could result in heating system operational problems. NSTALLER WARNING Before installing this unit, please read this manual thoroughly to familiarize yourself with specific items which must be adhered to, HOULD OVERHEATING OCCUR OR THE GAS SUPPLY FAIL TO SHUT OFF, TURN including but not limited to: unit maximum external static pressure, OFF THE MANUAL GAS SHUTOFF VALVE EXTERNAL TO THE FURNACE BEFORE gas pressures, BTU input rating, proper electrical connections,... -
Page 5: Product Application
III. PRODUCT APPLICATION WARNING This furnace is primarily designed for residential home-heating applications. It is NOT designed or certified for use in mobile homes, HIS PRODUCT CONTAINS OR PRODUCES A CHEMICAL OR CHEMICALS WHICH trailers or recreational vehicles. Neither is it designed or certified MAY CAUSE SERIOUS ILLNESS OR DEATH AND WHICH ARE KNOWN TO THE for outdoor applications. -
Page 6: Location Requirements And Considerations
The GMV8 series of furnaces meet the California NOx emission WARNING standards and California seasonal efficiency standards. ANNUAL inspections of the furnace and its vent system is strongly recommended. OSSIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH DUE TO FIRE, EXPLOSION, SMOKE, SOOT, CONDENSTAION, ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR CARBON IV. -
Page 7: Clearances And Accessibility
• If the furnace is used in connection with a cooling unit, install URNACE USPENSION the furnace upstream or in parallel with the cooling unit coil. If suspending the furnace from rafters or joist, use 3/8" threaded Premature heat exchanger failure will result if the cooling rod and 2”x2”x3/8”... -
Page 8: Thermostat Location
If resizing is required on any portion of the venting system, use the Most homes will require outside air be supplied to the furnace area appropriate table in Appendix G in the latest edition of the National by means of ventilation grilles or ducts connecting directly to the Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 and/or CAN/CSA B149 Installation outdoors or spaces open to the outdoors such as attics or crawl Codes. - Page 9 directly with an additional room(s) of sufficient volume so 2. When communicating with the outdoors through vertical that the combined volume of all spaces meets the criteria ducts, each opening shall have a minimum free area of for an unconfined space. The total input of all gas utilization 1 square inch per 4,000 BTU per hour of total input rating equipment installed in the combined space shall be of all equipment in the enclosure.
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Page 10: Category I Venting (Vertical Venting)
the vent system does not have to be “gas tight.” NOTE: Gas NOTE: The single opening must have a free area of not less than one Chimney or Gas Vent furnaces with induced draft blowers draw products of combustion square inch per 3000 BTU of the total input rating of all equip- through a heat exchanger allowing, in some instances, common ment in the enclosure, but not less than... -
Page 11: Exterior Masonry Chimneys
To rotate the induced draft blower counterclockwise, proceed as Crown Wash follows: Roof Line 1. Disconnect electrical power from the furnace. 2. Disconnect the induced draft blower power leads, flue pipe, Clay Tile Size Generally and pressure switch tubing. Clay Tile Size: 8" x 8" x12" 12"... -
Page 12: Check 1 - Proper Chimney Termination
Proper Chimney Line, terminate with Termination? listed vent cap (Check 1) (Fix 1) Chimney channel free of solid and Change venting liquid fuel arrangements appliances? (Fix 2) (Check 2) Rebuild crown Crown in good (Fix 3) condition and/or Reline (Check 3) (Fix 4) Cleanout free of Reline... -
Page 13: Check 3 - Chimney Crown Condition
Liquid fuel appliances include oil furnaces, oil-fired boilers and The surfaces of the liner must be physically sound. If gaps or oil-fired water heaters. holes are present, the metal liner must be removed and replaced (Fix 4). Finally, confirm that the metal liner is the correct size for Appliances which burn propane (sometimes referred to as LP the appliances to be installed. -
Page 14: Fix 2 -Change Venting Arrangements
1 - L If a flexible liner is to be used, it must be made of the proper INER TERMINATION materials: Any cap or roof assembly used with a liner must be approved by the liner manufacturer for such use. The liner and cap/roof •... -
Page 15: Wiring Harness
WARNING WARNING O AVOID INJURY, ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR DEATH, DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL DGES OF SHEET METAL HOLES MAY BE SHARP. SE GLOVES AS A PRE- POWER BEFORE SERVICING OR CHANGING ANY ELECTRICAL WIRING. CAUTION WHEN REMOVING HOLE PLUGS. Line voltage connections can be made through either the right or left side panel. -
Page 16: Volt Thermostat Wiring
To ensure proper unit grounding, the ground wire should run from Thermostat the furnace ground screw located inside the furnace junction box Two-Stage Heating all the way back to the electrical panel. NOTE: Do not use gas with Single-Stage Cooling piping as an electrical ground. -
Page 17: Volt Dehumidistat Wiring
does not offer “true” thermostat-driven two-stage operation, but OSSIL PPLICATIONS provides a timed transition from low to high fire. The furnace will This furnace can be used in conjunction with a heat pump in a run on low stage for a fixed period of time before stepping up to fossil fuel application. -
Page 18: Vac Hum
energized. The integrated control module electronic air cleaner normally require change. Most cases will not require a change at terminals (EAC) are energized with 115 volts whenever the circulator altitudes up to 7,500 feet. For use at altitudes in excess of 4,500 blower is energized. -
Page 19: Gas Piping Connections
Using the orifices sized as shown in the table for 6,000 feet (#45), ROPANE ONVERSION a meter time of 52.6 seconds is measured. The actual firing rate of the furnace is: WARNING Input = 1,000 (heating value of the gas) X 3600 (constant) / 52.6 (meter time for 1 ft of gas) OSSIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH MAY OCCUR IF... -
Page 20: General
• Use black iron or steel pipe and fittings for the building piping. PFLOW NSTALLATIONS • Use pipe joint compound on male threads only. Pipe joint When the gas piping enters through the right side of the furnace, compound must be resistant to the action of the fuel used. the installer must supply the following fittings (starting from the gas •... -
Page 21: Propane Gas Tanks And Piping
ROPANE ANKS AND IPING ROPANE IPING HARTS Sizing Between First and Second Stage Regulator* WARNING Maximum Propane Capacities listed are based on 2 psig pressure drop at 10 psig setting. Capacities in 1,000 BTU/hour. Pipe or Nominal Pipe Size F THE G AS FURNACE IS INSTALLED IN A BASEMENT, AN EXCAVATED Tubing Tubing Size, O.D. -
Page 22: Xi. Sequence Of Operation
MINIMUM FILTER SIZES from entering the furnace and, if manually operated, must be FURNACE INPUT FILTER SIZE TYPE equipped with means to prevent operation of either unit unless the permanent 160 in damper is in the full heat or cool position. permanent 241 in permanent... -
Page 23: Xii. Start-Up Procedure And Adjustment
• R and W1 (or R and W1/W2) thermostat contacts open, This furnace is also equipped with a self-diagnosing electronic completing the call for heat. control module. In the event a furnace component is not operating properly, the control module LED will flash on and off in a factory- •... -
Page 24: M Easurement
If using the inlet pressure boss on the gas valve, CAUTION then use the 36G Valve Pressure Check Kit, Goodman Part No. 0151K00000S. 3. Turn ON the gas supply and operate the furnace and all... - Page 25 15. Turn on system power and energize valve. HEAT EXCHANGER RADIATION "LINE OF SIGHT" 16. Using a leak detection solution or soap suds, check for leaks at pressure boss screw. Bubbles forming indicate a leak. SUPPLY SHUT OFF GAS AND FIX ALL LEAKS IMMEDIATELY. NOTE: For gas to gas conversion, consult your dealer for SUPPLY appropriate conversion.
- Page 26 3. Knowing the furnace model, locate the high stage cooling then steps up to the full demand airflow. Profile D has a 1/ air flow charts in the Product Data Book applicable to your 2 minute at 50% airflow OFF delay. model* .
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Page 27: Xiii. Operational Checks
4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 Heating Cooling Normal Speed Speed Tap A SE C ON D Tap A SE C ON D D EL AY D EL AY 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 Heating Cooling... -
Page 28: Xiv. Safety Circuit Description
RIMARY IMIT UXILIARY IMIT The primary limit control guards against overheating resulting from The auxiliary limit control is located either on or near the circulator insufficient conditioned air passing over the heat exchanger. If the blower and monitors heat exchanger compartment temperatures. primary limit control does not function during this test, the cause The control is a temperature sensor. -
Page 29: Xvi. Maintenance
Refer to the troubleshooting chart on the following pages for A return air filter is not supplied with this furnace; however, there assistance in determining the source of unit operational problems. must be a means of filtering all of the return air. The installer will The red diagnostic LED blinks to assist in troubleshooting the unit. -
Page 30: Xvii. Before Leaving An Installation
XVIII. REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT PARTS LAME ENSOR UALIFIED ERVICER Under some conditions, the fuel or air supply can create a nearly • When ordering any of the listed functional parts, be sure to invisible coating on the flame sensor. This coating acts as an provide the furnace model, manufacturing, and serial insulator causing a drop in the flame sense signal. -
Page 31: Troubleshooting Chart
Troubleshooting Chart Associated Symptoms of Abnormal Fault Description(s) Possible Causes Corrective Action Cautions and Notes Operation LED Code • Furnace fails to operate. NONE • No 115 volt power • Manual disconnect switch • Assure 115 and 24 volt • Turn power OFF to furnace, or no 24 OFF, door switch open, or power to furnace... - Page 32 Troubleshooting Chart Associated Symptoms of Abnormal Fault Description(s) Possible Causes Corrective Action Cautions and Notes Operation LED Code • Circulator blower runs • Primary limit • Insufficient conditioned air • Check filters and • Turn power OFF continuously. No furnace circuit is open.
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- Page 34 Visit our website at www.goodmanmfg.com or www.amana-hac.com for information on: • Products • Warranties • Customer Services • Parts • Contractor Programs and Training • Financing Options Goodman Manufacturing Company, L.P. 2550 North Loop West, Suite 400, Houston, TX 77092 www.goodmanmfg.com 2004-2006 Goodman Manufacturing Company, L.P. ©...
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