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Amana AMH8 User Manual

Amana AMH8
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© 2006 - 2008 Goodman Company, L.P.
IO-296C 08/08
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INSTALLATION I NSTRUCTIONS
*NOTE: Please contact your distributor or our
website for the applicable product data book
referred to in this manual.
ATTENTION INSTALLING PERSONNEL
(CATEGORY I)
RECOGNIZE THIS SYMBOL AS A SAFETY PRECAUTION.
Installer: Affix all manuals adjacent to the unit.
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.
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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 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 than when the unit is in operation.
Remember, it is your responsibility to install the product safely and to know it well enough
to be able to instruct a customer in its safe use.
Safety is a matter of common sense...a matter of thinking before acting.
Most dealers have a list of specific, good safety practices...follow them.
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 precedence.

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Amana AMH8 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelAMH8
TypeGas Furnace
Efficiency RatingHigh Efficiency
Blower TypeMulti-Speed
AFUE80%
StagesSingle-Stage
Heat Exchanger MaterialStainless Steel
Ignition TypeDirect Spark Ignition
Heating Capacity40, 000 to 120, 000 BTU/h
Fuel TypeNatural Gas
Warranty10-Year Parts Limited Warranty

Summary

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS OVERVIEW

ATTENTION INSTALLING PERSONNEL

Critical safety and responsibility information for furnace installers.

GENERAL INFORMATION

TO THE INSTALLER

Guidance for installers before starting work.

TRANSPORTATION DAMAGE

Procedures for inspecting the unit for damage upon arrival.

SAFETY

ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE PRECAUTIONS

Steps to prevent damage to electronic components from static electricity.

PRODUCT APPLICATION

APPROVED APPLICATIONS

Specifies approved applications and restrictions for the furnace.

LOCATION REQUIREMENTS AND CONSIDERATIONS

GENERAL LOCATION GUIDELINES

General guidelines for selecting furnace location.

CLEARANCES AND ACCESSIBILITY

Specifies required clearances for servicing and safe operation.

FURNACE INSTALLATION DETAILS

HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION

Requirements for installing the furnace in a horizontal orientation.

FURNACE SUSPENSION

Guidelines for suspending the furnace using threaded rods and angle iron.

EXISTING FURNACE REMOVAL

Procedures and considerations when removing an old furnace.

CATEGORY I VENTING

MINIMUM VENT DIAMETERS

Table specifying minimum vent pipe diameters based on furnace model.

VENTING REQUIREMENTS

Furnace is not certified for horizontal venting.

EXTERIOR MASONRY CHIMNEYS

CHECKLIST SUMMARY

Summary of checks for venting into a masonry chimney.

MASONRY CHIMNEY CHECKS

CHECK 1 - PROPER CHIMNEY TERMINATION

Requirements for the chimney's height and termination point.

CHECK 2 - FUEL APPLIANCES IN CHIMNEY

Verifying no solid or liquid fuel appliances share the chimney.

CHECK 3 - CHIMNEY CROWN CONDITION

Inspecting the chimney crown for damage.

CHIMNEY LINER AND DILUTION AIR CHECKS

CHECK 4 - DEBRIS IN CLEANOUT

Inspecting the chimney cleanout for obstructions and debris.

CHECK 5 - LINER CONDITION

Assessing the integrity and suitability of the chimney liner.

CHECK 6 - DILUTION AIR

Ensuring sufficient dilution air is available for the venting system.

CHECK 7 - COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION

Final checks and considerations for completing the installation.

VENTING FIXES AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

FIX 2 - CHANGE VENTING ARRANGEMENTS

Options for altering venting if the original configuration is unsuitable.

FIX 4 - RELINING

Options and considerations for relining a chimney.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

General warnings and requirements for electrical connections.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS DETAILS

WIRING HARNESS

Information on the furnace's wiring harness and replacement wire specifications.

115 VOLT LINE CONNECTIONS

Guidelines for making 115-volt power supply connections.

JUNCTION BOX RELOCATION

Procedure for relocating the furnace's junction box.

THERMOSTAT AND ACCESSORY WIRING

24 VOLT THERMOSTAT WIRING

Wiring diagrams for connecting a 24-volt thermostat.

SETTING THE HEAT ANTICIPATOR

Method to measure amp draw for setting the thermostat's heat anticipator.

115 VOLT LINE CONNECTION OF ACCESSORIES

Connecting accessories like electronic air cleaners to furnace power.

GAS SUPPLY AND PIPING REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL GAS SUPPLY

General requirements for gas supply and piping installation.

HIGH ALTITUDE DERATE

Adjustments for furnace operation at higher altitudes.

ALTERNATE HIGH ALTITUDE DERATE

Alternative method for calculating altitude derating and orifice selection.

GAS PIPING AND PROPANE CONVERSION

GAS PIPING CONNECTIONS

Requirements for connecting the gas piping to the furnace.

PROPANE GAS CONVERSION

Procedures and kits required for propane conversion.

GAS PIPING CHECKS AND PROPANE TANKS

UPFLOW INSTALLATIONS

Specific piping requirements for upflow installation configurations.

GAS PIPING CHECKS

Essential checks to perform on gas piping before operation.

PROPANE GAS TANKS AND PIPING

Safety and installation considerations for propane gas storage and piping.

CIRCULATING AIR AND FILTERS

DUCTWORK DESIGN

Design considerations for ductwork and register sizing for the furnace.

FILTERS - INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE

Importance of filters, their installation, and maintenance.

SEQUENCE OF OPERATION

POWER UP

Steps involved when the furnace initially receives power.

HEATING MODE

Normal operational sequence for the furnace during heating.

COOLING MODE

Normal operational sequence for the furnace during cooling.

START-UP PROCEDURE AND ADJUSTMENT

FURNACE START-UP

Step-by-step guide for safely starting up the furnace.

FURNACE SHUTDOWN

Step-by-step guide for safely shutting down the furnace.

GAS PRESSURE MEASUREMENT

GAS SUPPLY PRESSURE MEASUREMENT

Procedure for measuring and verifying the inlet gas supply pressure.

GAS MANIFOLD PRESSURE MEASUREMENT

Procedure for measuring and adjusting the gas manifold pressure.

INPUT RATE, TEMPERATURE RISE, AND BLOWER SPEED

GAS INPUT RATE MEASUREMENT

Method for measuring and verifying the natural gas input rate.

TEMPERATURE RISE

How to measure and adjust the temperature rise.

CIRCULATOR BLOWER SPEED ADJUSTMENT

Instructions for adjusting the blower speed for heating and cooling.

OPERATIONAL CHECKS AND FAN TIMING

BURNER FLAME

Visual inspection guidelines for burner flame appearance and stability.

CIRCULATOR BLOWER FAN TIMING ADJUSTMENT

Adjustment of fan timing on models with optional delay pins/switches.

SAFETY CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION

INTEGRATED CONTROL MODULE

Description of the electronic control module and its diagnostic functions.

PRIMARY LIMIT

Function and location of the primary limit control.

AUXILIARY LIMIT

Function and location of the auxiliary limit control.

ROLLOUT LIMITS

Function and location of rollout limit controls.

PRESSURE SWITCHES

Function of pressure switches monitoring airflow.

FLAME SENSOR

Function of the flame sensor for detecting flame presence.

TROUBLESHOOTING AND LOCKOUT RESET

DIAGNOSTIC CHART

Guide to interpreting diagnostic LED codes for troubleshooting.

RESETTING FROM LOCKOUT

Procedures for resetting the furnace after it enters lockout mode.

MAINTENANCE AND COMPONENT CHECKS

ANNUAL INSPECTION

Recommended annual inspection points for furnace and system.

FILTER MAINTENANCE

Guidelines for cleaning or replacing filters to maintain performance.

FILTER REMOVAL

Procedures for removing filters from different installation types.

FLAME SENSOR (QUALIFIED SERVICER ONLY)

Cleaning and testing the flame sensor for proper function.

IGNITER (QUALIFIED SERVICER ONLY)

Checking the resistance of the igniter and when to replace it.

BURNERS AND INSTALLATION COMPLETION

BURNERS

Visual inspection and cleaning procedures for furnace burners.

BEFORE LEAVING AN INSTALLATION

Final checks and homeowner orientation.

REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT PARTS

Information on ordering functional and sheet metal parts for the furnace.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

A detailed chart to diagnose and resolve furnace operational problems based on LED codes.

WIRING DIAGRAM

AMH8 FURNACE WIRING DIAGRAM

The complete wiring diagram for the AMH8 furnace, showing all connections.

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