GMES96-U Installation Manual
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3. Service integrated control module or connecting wiring
following the discharge process in step 2. Use caution not
to recharge your body with static electricity; (i.e., do not
move or shuffle your feet, do not touch ungrounded
objects, etc.). If you come in contact with an ungrounded
object, repeat step 2 before touching control or wires.
4. Discharge your body to ground before removing a new
control from its container. Follow steps 1 through 3 if
installing the control on a furnace. Return any old or new
controls to their containers before touching any ungrounded
object.
TO THE INSTALLER
Before installing this unit, please read this manual thoroughly to
familiarize yourself with specific items which must be adhered
to, including but not limited to: unit maximum external static
pressure, gas pressures, BTU input rating, proper electrical con-
nections, circulating air temperature rise, minimum or maxi-
mum CFM, and motor speed connections.
T
O
PREVENT
PROPERTY
DAMAGE
,
PERSONAL
INJURY
OR
DEATH
DUE
TO
FIRE
,
DO
NOT
INSTALL
THIS
FURNACE
IN
A
MOBILE
HOME
,
TRAILER
,
OR
RECREATIONAL
VEHICLE
.
WARNING
P
RODUCT
A
PPLICATION
This furnace is primarily designed for residential home-heating
applications. It is NOT designed or certified for use in mobile
homes, trailers or recreational vehicles. Neither is it designed
or certified for outdoor applications. The furnace must be in-
stalled indoors (i.e., attic space, crawl space, or garage area
provided the garage area is enclosed with an operating door).
This furnace can be used in the following non-industrial commer-
cial applications:
Schools, Office buildings, Churches, Retail stores, Nursing
homes, Hotels/motels, Common or office areas.
In such applications, the furnace must be installed with the fol-
lowing stipulations:
• It must be installed per the installation instructions
provided and per local and national codes.
• It must be installed indoors in a building constructed on
site.
• It must be part of a ducted system and not used in a
free air delivery application.
• It must not be used as a “make-up” air unit.
• It must be installed as a two-pipe systems for
combustion air.
• All other warranty exclusions and restrictions apply This
furnace is an ETL certified appliance and is appropriate
for use with natural gas.
Dual certification means that the combustion air inlet pipe is
optional and the furnace can be vented as a:
• Non-direct vent (single pipe) central forced air furnace
in which combustion air is taken from the installation
area or from air ducted from the outside or,
• Direct vent (dual pipe) central forced air furnace in
which all combustion air supplied directly to the furnace
burners through a special air intake system outlined in
these instructions.
This furnace cannot be used as a construction site heater.
To ensure proper furnace operation, install, operate and main-
tain the furnace in accordance with these installation and
operation instructions, all local building codes and ordinances.
In their absence, follow the latest edition of the National Fuel
Gas Code (NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1), Installation Codes, local plumb-
ing or waste water codes, and other applicable codes.
A copy of the National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1)
can be obtained from any of the following:
American National Standards Institute
23 West 43rd Street, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10036
National Fire Protection Association
1 Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02169-7471
CSA International
8501 East Pleasant Valley
Independence, OH 441311
The rated heating capacity of the furnace should be greater than
or equal to the total heat loss of the area to be heated. The total
heat loss should be calculated by an approved method or in ac-
cordance with “ASHRAE Guide” or “Manual J-Load Calculations”
published by the Air Conditioning Contractors of America.
L
OCATION
R
EQUIREMENTS
& C
ONSIDERATIONS
T
O
PREVENT
POSSIBLE
EQUIPMENT
DAMAGE
,
PROPERTY
DAMAGE
,
PERSONAL
INJURY
OR
DEATH
,
THE
FOLLOWING
BULLET
POINTS
MUST
BE
OBSERVED
WHEN
INSTALLING
THIS
UNIT
.
WARNING
P
OSSIBLE
PROPERTY
DAMAGE
,
PERSONAL
INJURY
OR
DEATH
DUE
TO
FIRE
,
EXPLOSION
,
SMOKE
,
SOOT
,
CONDENSATION
,
ELECTRICAL
SHOCK
OR
CARBON
MONOXIDE
MAY
RESULT
FROM
IMPROPER
INSTALLATION
,
REPAIR
OPERATION
,
OR
MAINTENANCE
OF
THIS
PRODUCT
.
WARNING
Follow the instructions listed below and the guidelines provided
in the Combustion and Ventilation Air Requirements section when
selecting a furnace location.