Goodman GMS8 Installation & Operating Instructions Manual

embodied in the American National Standard / National Standard of Canada ANSI Z21.47·CSA-2.3 Gas Fired Central Furnaces. RECOGNIZE THIS SYMBOL AS A SAFETY PRECAUTION. ATTENTION INSTALLING PERSONNEL As a professional installer you have an obligation to know the product better than the customer. This includes all safety precautions and related items. Prior to actual installation, thoroughly familiarize yourself with ...

I. Warnings .......................................................................................................................................................................... 3 TO THE OWNER ................................................................................................................................................ 4 TO THE INSTALLER............................................................. ...

XII. Start-up Procedure and Adjustment ......................................................................................................................... 21 FURNACE OPERATION ....................................................................................................................................... 21 FURNACE START-UP ..................................................................................... ...

OFF THE MANUAL GAS SHUTOFF VALVE EXTERNAL TO THE FURNACE BEFORE TURNING OFF THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY. CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD - Special Warning for Installation of Furnace or Air Handling Units in Enclosed Areas such as Garages, Utility Rooms or Parking Areas Carbon monoxide producing devices (such as an automobile, space heater, gas water heater, etc.) shou ...

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 PREVENT POSSIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH DUE TO ELECTRICAL SHOCK, THE FURNACE MUST BE LOCATED TO PROTECT THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS FROM WATER. WARNING THIS UNIT MUST NOT BE USED AS A "CONSTRUCTION HE ...

outdoors through a proper venting system. The length of flue pipe could be a limiting factor in locating the furnace. • Ensure adequate combustion air is available for the furnace. Improper or insufficient combustion air can expose building occupants to gas combustion products that could include carbon monoxide. Refer to Section V, Combustion and Ventilation Air Requirements ...

Refer to subbase instructions for installation details. Follow the instructions with the subbase for proper installation. Do not install the furnace directly on carpeting, tile, or other combustible material other than wood flooring. (Note: The subbase will not be required if an air conditioning coil is installed between the supply air opening on the furnace and the floor.) CLEA ...

reproduced from the National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1 Section 5.3. 5.3.1 General: (a) The provisions of 5.3 apply to gas utilization equipment installed in buildings and which require air for combustion, ventilation and dilution of flue gases from within the building. They do not apply to (1) direct vent equipment which is constructed and installed so that all a ...

have a minimum free area of 1 square inch per 1,000 BTU per hour of the total input rating of all gas utilization equipment in the confined space, but not less than 100 square inches. One opening shall be within 12 inches of the top and one within 12 inches of the bottom of the enclosure. Furnace Water Heater Opening Chimney or Gas Vent Opening NOTE: Each opening must have a fre ...

equipment has clearances of at least 1” from the sides and back and 6” from the front. The opening shall communicate directly with the outdoors and must be located within 12” of the top of the enclosure. The minimum free area of the opening shall be 1 square inch per 3,000 BTU per hour of total input rating of all equipment in the enclosure. The minimum free area shall no ...

pressure switch tubing. Make sure that all wires and the pressure switch tubing are at least one inch from the flue pipe, or any other hot surfaces. 11. Restore power to the furnace. Counterflow units are shipped with the induced draft blower discharging from the top of the furnace. (“Top” as viewed for a counterflow installation.) Vent the furnace in accordance with the ...

INTO THIS CHIMNEY CHANNEL Solid fuel appliances include fireplaces, wood stoves, coal furnaces, and incinerators. Liquid fuel appliances include oil furnaces, oil-fired boilers and oil- fired water heaters. Appliances which burn propane (sometimes referred to as LP (liquefied petroleum)) gas are considered gas-fired appliances. CHECK 3 - CHIMNEY CROWN CONDITION. Damage from condensat ...

spiraled in the chimney and in good condition, it should be rehung. To do this, break the top seal; pull up and cut off the excess liner length, and refit the top seal. Use caution when doing this, as the cut edges of flexible liners may be sharp. The surfaces of the liner must be physically sound. If gaps or holes are present, the metal liner must be removed and repla ...

POWER BEFORE SERVICING OR CHANGING ANY ELECTRICAL WIRING. CAUTION LABEL ALL WIRES PRIOR TO DISCONNECTION WHEN SERVICING CONTROLS. WIRING ERRORS CAN CAUSE IMPROPER AND DANGEROUS OPERATION. VERIFY PROPER OPERATION AFTER SERVICING. WARNING TO AVOID THE RISK OF INJURY, ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR DEATH, THE FURNACE MUST BE ELECTRICALLY GROUNDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES ...

instructions. All furnace connections must be made to the furnace two-stage integrated control module and the FURNACE terminal strip on the fossil fuel control board. JUNCTION BOX RELOCATION WARNING TO AVOID THE RISK OF INJURY, ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR DEATH, THE FURNACE MUST BE ELECTRICALLY GROUNDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES OR, IN THEIR ABSENCE, WITH THE LATEST ...

• Energize the furnace in the heat mode. • Record the reading. • Divide this reading by 10. • Set the heat anticipator on the thermostat to match this reading. Example: If the reading on the amp meter is “4”, divide this by 10. The anticipator setting will be .4 amps. 115 VOLT LINE CONNECTION OF ACCESSORIES (HUMIDIFIER AND ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANER) WARNING TO AVO ...

w.c. of that listed in the Product Data Book applicable to your model* for the fuel used. At all altitudes and with either fuel, the air temperature rise must be within the range listed on the furnace nameplate. Should this appliance be converted to LP, refer to the instructions included in the factory authorized LP conversion kit LPT-00 . HIGH ALTITUDE DERATE When this ...

manufacturer’s kits for propane gas and/or high altitude installations. The indicated kits must be used to insure safe and proper furnace operation. All conversions must be performed by a qualified installer, or service agency. GAS PIPING CONNECTIONS GENERAL CAUTION TO AVOID POSSIBLE UNSATISFACTORY OPERATION OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE DUE TO UNDERFIRING OF EQUIPMENT, USE THE PRO ...

installer must supply a straight pipe to reach the exterior of the furnace. A ground joint union, drip leg, and manual shutoff valve must also be supplied by the installer. In some cases, the installer may also need to supply a transition piece from 1/2" to another pipe size. When the gas piping enters through the right side of the furnace, th ...

Maximum Propane Capacities Listed are Based on 1/2" W.C. pressure drop at 11" W.C. setting. Capacities in 1,000 BTU/hour. Pipe or Nominal Pipe Size Tubing Tubing Size, O.D. Type L Schedule 40 Length, 3/8" 1/2" 5/8" 3/4" 7/8" 1-1/8" 1/2" 3/4" 1" 1-1/4" 1-1/2" Feet 10 39 92 199 329 501 935 275 567 1,071 2,205 3,307 20 26 62 131 216 346 630 189 393 732 1,496 2,299 30 21 50 107 ...