Amana GUI* User Manual

GUI*, GCI*
Gas Fired Warm Air
Furnace
Effective: April 1996 10759611
WARNING
To avoid death, personal injury or property
damage, do not use this furnace if any part
of the furnace has been under water. Imme-
diately 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.
To The Owner
Keep this literature in a safe place for future reference.
Important Note To The Owner
It is important that you fill out the owner’s registration card
and mail it today. This will assist Amana in contacting you
should any service or warranty information change in the
future. When filling in the registration card, be sure to in-
clude the Model, Manufacturing and Serial Numbers, plus
the installation date. If the registration card cannot be lo-
cated, please call 1-800-843-0304 to register the furnace.
Your warranty certificate is also supplied with the unit. Read
the warranty carefully and note what is covered. Keep the
warranty certificate in a safe place, so you can find it, if
necessary.
WARNING
If the information in these instructions is not
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may re-
sult causing property damage, personal in-
jury or loss of life.
—Do not store or use gasoline or other flam-
mable 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.
WARNING
Should overheating occur or the gas supply
fail to shut off, turn off the manual gas con-
trol valve to the furnace before shutting off
the electrical supply.
The installation and servicing of this equipment must be performed by qualified, experienced technicians only.
Due to policy of continual product improvement, the right is reserved to change specifications and design without notice.
RECOGNIZE THIS SYMBOL AS A SAFETY PRECAUTION
User's Information
Manual
Affix this manual, Installation Instructions and Specifica-
tion Sheet adjacent to the furnace.

Amana GUI* Specifications

General

AFUE Rating	Up to 96%
Efficiency	Up to 96%
Heat Exchanger	Stainless Steel
Heating Capacity	40, 000 - 120, 000 BTU
Warranty	10-Year Parts

Summary

Safety Precautions and Warnings

General Safety Warning

Covers fire, explosion, property damage, personal injury, or death if instructions are not followed.

Water Damage Warning

Warns against using the furnace if any part has been under water, requiring qualified inspection.

Overheating Warning

Instructs to turn off the manual gas control valve before electrical supply during overheating.

Installer Responsibilities

Safety and Customer Instruction

Emphasizes installer's duty to know product, safety, and instruct customers on safe use.

General Information

Unit Location Requirements

Covers clearances, flammable materials, ventilation, and storage around the furnace area.

Unit Installation Checks

Verifies flue, vent, duct integrity, physical support, and burner flame adjustment.

Clearance Hazard Warning

Warns about personal injury or fire from not maintaining minimum clearances to combustible surfaces.

Air Requirements

Combustion and Ventilation Air

Addresses need for fresh air, risks of CO from air starvation, and home sealing effects.

Indoor Humidity Guidelines

Provides recommended humidity levels based on outdoor temperature and its effects.

Propane Furnaces

Propane Gas Leak Detection

Highlights risks, odorant fading, and the necessity of a gas detecting warning device for propane.

Furnace Operation

Thermostat Control

Explains thermostat types, settings (Auto/ON), and functions for heating/cooling.

General Operating Information

Covers electronic ignition, draft blower, door interlock switch, and water damage warning.

Furnace Operating Procedures

Operating Instructions

Step-by-step guide for starting the furnace, including gas valve operation.

Self Diagnostic Control Module

Explains how the module indicates faults via flashing lights for troubleshooting.

Furnace Operation Controls and Safety

Resetting Control Lock-Out

Details how to reset the control module after ignition failure or lock-out.

Manual Furnace Shutdown

Procedures for safely turning off the furnace using thermostat, power, and gas valve.

Blower Failure Safety

Describes the secondary limit control for blower failure and its manual reset.

Roll-Out Protection Device

Flame Roll-Out Safety

Explains the device's function and the warning against resetting it without investigation.

Maintenance Overview

Annual Furnace Inspection

Stresses the importance of a yearly check by a qualified servicer for safe operation.

Filter Maintenance Importance

Details why clean filters are crucial and filter compliance standards.

Filter Maintenance Details

Upflow Filter Maintenance

Instructions for removing, cleaning, and reinstalling filters in upflow configurations.

Counterflow Filter Maintenance

Procedures for maintaining filters in counterflow furnace installations.

Horizontal Filter Maintenance

Horizontal Filter Installation and Cleaning

Guidance on filter installation and cleaning for horizontal furnace setups.

Motor Lubrication and Support

Motor Lubrication Information

Notes that induced draft and blower motor bearings are permanently lubricated.

Customer Support and Resources

Provides contact information for Amana dealer and consumer information line.

Safety Labels and Operation

Safety Label Information

Instructions to read safety labels and actions for smelling gas.

Operating Instructions from Label

Details the steps for starting and turning off the furnace as per safety labels.

Compartment Access Warning

Servicing Compartment Closure

Warning to keep the compartment closed except during servicing.

Critical Safety Warnings

Installation, Adjustment, and Chemical Hazards

Covers risks from improper installation, adjustment, chemicals, and gasoline.

Electrical Shock and Servicing Safety

Warning about disconnecting power before servicing to prevent shock or death.

Unit Identification

Record Unit Serial Numbers

Space provided to record model, manufacturing, and serial numbers for reference.