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WARNING

If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or

explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of

life.

 Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in

the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

 WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

 Do not try to light any appliance.

 Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your

building.

 Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbors phone. Follow

the gas suppliers instructions.

 If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

 Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer,

service agency or the gas supplier.

GUI*/GCI*

Gas Fired Warm Air Furnace

Users Information Manual

You have purchased a high-efficiency, gas-fired, warm-air residential furnace. It is

designed to heat your home efficiently and safely. It is also designed to interface

with your cooling equipment and to assist in circulating conditioned air.

Your furnace functions are regulated by an integrated control module which

responds to your home thermostat. This module controls all aspects of operation,

including safety and is designed to assure efficiency, reliability, and comfort.

The GUI*/GCI* furnace has been designed with flexibility in mind. It can be

installed in an upright or horizontal position and uses indoor air for combustion.

Your furnace is built to provide many years of safe and dependable service,

providing it is properly installed and maintained. Take time to familiarize yourself

with the information concerning furnace installation, features, operation, and

maintenance contained within this manual.

Summary of content (16 pages)

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GUI*/GCI* ® Gas Fired Warm Air Furnace Users Information Manual WARNING If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: Do not try to light any appliance. Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
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Contents Important Note To The Owner .......................................................................... 3 General Information ................................................................................ 4 Unit Location .................................................................................................... 4 Unit Installation ................................................................................................. 4 Air Requirements ..........................................
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WARNING Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to shut off, turn off the manual gas control valve to the furnace before shutting off the electrical supply. WARNING To avoid death, personal injury or property damage, do not use this furnace if any part of the furnace has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the furnace and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control having been under water.
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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.
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General Information Carbon monoxide or “CO” is a colorless and odorless gas produced when fuel is not burned completely or when the flame does not receive sufficient oxygen. Be aware of these air starvation signals which indicate conditions that may result in carbon monoxide or that carbon monoxide may be present: 1. Headaches-Nausea-Dizziness, Flu-Like Symptoms. Check the burner flames for: 1. Good adjustment 2. Stable, soft and blue 3. Not curling, floating, or lifting off. 2.
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General Information Relative humidity is important to your health and home as proper humidification helps reduce respiratory difficulties and helps improve the indoor air quality. For Propane (LP) Installations Only For furnaces operating on propane, please review the following warnings before use. A good relative humidity is one just high enough to barely start condensation along the lower edges or lower corners of the windows. More than that can be damaging.
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General Information Furnace Operation General Information In the heating mode, gas is burned and the products of combustion are drawn through a heat exchanger by an induced draft blower. The flue gases are then exhausted from your home through a flue pipe system. The furnace circulator blower passes indoor air over the heat exchanger and then through the conditioned space. WARNING Electrical components are contained in both compartments.
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Operating Your Furnace NOTE: There is an approximate 20 second delay between thermostat energizing and burner firing. Starting Your Furnace WARNING Shutting Down Your Furnace To shut down your furnace, follow the steps listed below. To avoid death, personal injury, or property damage, do not remove any internal compartment covers. Electrical components are contained in both compartments. Contact a qualified servicer at once if any abnormal condition is noticed. 1. Set the thermostat to lowest setting.
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Operating Your Furnace Pressure Regulator Adjustment (Under Cap Screw) Gas Valve On/Off Selector Switch Outlet (Manifold) Pressure Tap Honeywell INLET INLET O F F M 1 P 3 C 2 ON OUTLET OUTLET ON OFF Inlet Pressure Tap Gas Valve On/Off Control Knob Inlet Pressure Tap (Side of Valve) Figure 2 Honeywell VR-8205 Pressure Regulator Adjustment (Under Cap Screw) Figure 4 White-Rodgers Model 36E22 Gas Valve On/Off Control Lever In ON Position Gas Valve On/Off Control Knob INLET Outlet (Mani
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Safety Circuits A number of safety circuits are employed to ensure safe and proper furnace operation. These circuits serve to control any potential safety hazards and, as inputs in the monitoring and diagnosis of abnormal function. These circuits are continuously monitored by the integrated control module. Self Diagnostic Electronic Control Module Certain furnace models are equipped with a self-diagnostic electronic control module.
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Safety Circuits Roll-out Protection Device Resetting From Lockout The roll-out limit is a normally-closed (electrically), manual-reset, temperature-activated sensor. The rollout limit switch is located on one end of the burner assembly (Figure 8). If there is an improper draw of burner flames into the heat exchanger, the roll-out limit will detect it and shutdown gas flowing to the burners.
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Routine Maintenance If you perform maintenance on the furnace yourself, remember that certain mechanical and electrical knowledge, skills and tools are required to perform maintenance on the furnace. Personal injury or death may result if you are not properly trained. You should call your installing dealer or place of purchase if you are uncertain about your ability to perform maintenance.
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Routine Maintenance To remove the filter located in the furnace retaining rails: If badly torn or not cleanable, these filters must be replaced with permanent filters of the same type and size. 1. Disconnect electrical power to the furnace and remove the two front panels (louvered panel first). To reinstall filter follow instructions included with external filter rack kit. BE SURE AIRFLOW DIRECTION ARROW POINTS TOWARDS THE BLOWER. 2.
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Routine Maintenance Remember dirty filters are the most common cause of inadequate heating or cooling performance. FLOW DIRECTION ARROW POINTS TOWARDS THE FURNACE. Then insert the filters from the left side of the blower. Starting with the right filter, push the filter into the plenum so that the bottom of the filter rests in the filter rack and the upper edge rests against the side of the plenum. Repeat with the left filter (Figure 11).
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For More Information Most questions can be answered by the local Amana dealer. Check with dealer first if needing any further information regarding the operation, maintenance, or service of the furnace. If you have any matters that are not resolved locally, or for more information on other heating and cooling products or kitchen appliances offered by Amana - please call: CONSUMER INFORMATION LINE AMANA TOLL FREE 1-877-254-4729 (U.S. only) email us at: hac.consumer.affairs@amanahvac.
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WARNING: IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT, ALTER- ATION, SERVICE OR MAINTAINANCE CAN CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE, EXPOSURE TO SUSTANCES IN FUEL OR FROM FUEL COMBUSTION WHICH CAN CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS ILLNESS, AND WHICH ARE KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER BIRTH DEFECTS, OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM. REFER TO THE USER’S INFORMATION MANUAL PROVIDED WITH THIS FURNACE.