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American Standard L8V1A040U3VSAA User Manual

American Standard L8V1A040U3VSAA
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Only qualified personnel should install and service the equipment. The installation, starting up, and servicing of heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning
equipment can be hazardous and requires specific knowledge and training. Improperly installed, adjusted or altered equipment by an unqualified person
could result in death or serious injury. When working on the equipment, observe all precautions in the literature and on the tags, stickers, and labels that
are attached to the equipment.
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Installer’s Guide
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American Standard L8V1A040U3VSAA Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAmerican Standard
Model NumberL8V1A040U3VSAA
CategoryFurnace
TypeGas
Heating Capacity40, 000 BTU
Input BTU40, 000 BTU
Output BTU32, 000 BTU
StagesSingle Stage
Blower Motor TypeMulti-Speed
Fuel TypeNatural Gas
Installation TypeUpflow/Horizontal
Warranty10 Years
Efficiency Rating80% AFUE

Summary

Safety Warning

Safety Warnings

Fire or Explosion Hazards

Warnings about fire or explosion risks due to improper handling of fuel or appliances.

Explosion Hazards

Warnings about explosion risks from gas leaks and the need for detection devices.

Electrical Shock, Fire, or Explosion Hazard

Warning about hazards from improper electrical servicing and safety precautions.

Carbon Monoxide Hazards

Warnings about CO poisoning from improper venting and new furnace installations.

Fire Hazard (Installation Surface)

Warning against installing the furnace directly on carpeting, tile, or other combustible material.

Safety Precautions

California Proposition 65 Warning

Warning about chemical exposure from the product, including lead.

Fire or Explosion Hazard (Manual Lighting)

Warning against attempting to manually light the furnace.

Electrical and Safety Hazards

Hazards related to electrical shock, installation approvals, and gas connectors.

Explosion Hazards

Hazards concerning failure response procedures and flammable material storage.

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazards

Hazards related to improper door closure or maintenance for CO poisoning.

Installation and Operational Safety

Installation Safety

Warnings about high voltage, moving parts, and disconnect switch procedures during installation.

Operational Safety

Safety regarding filter placement, servicing, and overheating/explosion events.

Venting Safety

Warnings about carbon monoxide hazards related to chimney venting and liner integrity.

General Cautions

Cautions on voltage connection, corrosion, sharp edges, and tool usage.

Operational Cautions

Freeze Cautions

Cautions regarding preventing freeze-up of water pipes during furnace shutdown in cold weather.

Ignition, Water, and Hot Surface Cautions

Cautions on ignition function, water damage prevention, and hot surfaces.

Service and Equipment Cautions

Cautions for furnace service, use as construction heater, and equipment damage from UV light.

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard (Venting Procedures)

Accessories

Document Pack Contents

Details of items included in the document pack for the furnace.

Furnace Installation Guidelines

Safety Practices and Precautions

Essential safety practices and precautions to be followed during furnace installation and servicing.

General Guidelines

Manufacturer's disclaimer and general recommendations for furnace installation and compliance.

Locations and Clearances

Outline Drawing

Furnace General Installation

Furnace Panel Removal

Instructions on how to remove the front panel of the L8V1 furnace.

Horizontal Installation in Attic or Crawlspace

Guidelines for installing the furnace in a horizontal position in attics or crawlspaces.

Gas Piping

Combustion and Input Check

Gas Valve Adjustment

High Altitude Derate

General Venting

Venting Piping

Classification of furnaces and requirements for venting systems.

Venting into Masonry Chimney

Guidelines for venting into masonry chimneys, including liner requirements.

Internal Masonry Chimneys

Conditions for venting into lined, internal masonry chimneys.

External Masonry Chimney

External Masonry Chimney Practices

Recommended practices to minimize corrosion in external masonry chimneys.

Gas Vent Termination

Requirements for gas vent termination height based on roof pitch or vertical wall distance.

Air for Combustion and Ventilation

Confined Spaces

Duct Connections

Supply Duct Connections

Upflow Furnace with Coil

Instructions for connecting supply ducts to an upflow furnace with a coil.

Furnace with Coil in Horizontal Left

Instructions for connecting supply ducts to a horizontal left furnace with a coil.

Furnace with Coil in Horizontal Right

Instructions for connecting supply ducts to a horizontal right furnace with a coil.

Return Duct Connections

Return Ducting General Guidelines

General guidelines for return duct connections, including restrictions and requirements.

Upflow Furnace with Bottom Return (Remote Filter)

Installation for upflow furnace with bottom return and remote filter in a closet.

Upflow Furnace with Bottom Return (Filter Box)

Installation for upflow furnace with bottom return and filter box in a closet.

Upflow Furnace with Bottom Return (Ducted Pedestal)

Installation for upflow furnace with bottom return on a ducted pedestal.

Upflow Furnace with Bottom Return (Pedestal w/ Filter Box)

Installation for upflow furnace with bottom return on a ducted pedestal with filter box.

Upflow Furnace (Pedestal, Side Return, Filter Box)

Installation for upflow furnace with pedestal, side return, and filter box.

Upflow Furnace with Single Side Return

Installation for upflow furnace with a single side return.

Upflow Furnace with Two Side Returns

Installation for upflow furnace with two side returns.

Return Air Filters

Typical Air Filter Installations

Information on filter types, sizes, and external installation requirements.

Upflow Return Filter Preparation

Steps for preparing upflow furnaces for bottom and side return air filter installations.

Return Air Filters (Horizontal)

Electrical Connections

Field Wiring Diagram

Diagram and notes for field wiring a single-stage thermostat to the IFC and outdoor unit.

Communicating Controls Wiring

General Start-up and Adjustment

Pre-Start Checks

Includes preliminary inspections and lighting instructions for unit startup.

Complete Shutdown Procedure

Procedure for completely shutting off the furnace and its electrical supply.

Control and Safety Switch Adjustment

Guidance on adjusting and checking control and safety switches, including limit switches.

Furnace Combustion Air Exhaust Options

Venting Options for Upflow Applications

Approved venting options for upflow furnace installations.

Venting Options for Horizontal Left

Approved venting options for horizontal left furnace installations.

Venting Options for Horizontal Right

Approved venting options for horizontal right furnace installations.

Inducer Venting Conversion Instructions

Upflow Orientation with Top Venting

Instructions for converting inducer venting for upflow orientation with top venting.

Upflow Orientation with Left Side Venting

Instructions for converting inducer venting for upflow with left side exhaust.

Upflow Orientation with Right Side Venting

Instructions for converting inducer venting for upflow with right side exhaust.

Horizontal Left Orientation with Left Side Venting

Instructions for horizontal left orientation with left side venting.

Horizontal Left Orientation with Top Venting

Instructions for converting inducer venting for horizontal left with top exhaust.

Horizontal Right Orientation with Right Side Venting

Instructions for converting inducer venting for horizontal right with right side exhaust.

Horizontal Right Orientation with Top Venting

Instructions for converting inducer venting for horizontal right with top exhaust.

Integrated Furnace Control Menu

Control System Menu Overview

Overview of the IFC control system menu, including settings and options.

ODT Options

Settings for outdoor unit tonnage and type compatibility with furnace models.

Model Specific Gas Heating CFM

Gas heating CFM settings adjusted by model for optimal heat rise.

Examples of System Status

Run Test Mode Sequence

Belly Band Location

Integrated Furnace Control Display Codes

Inducer ECM Blower Motor Codes

Display codes for inducer status, system modes, and calculated airflow.

Menu Options Codes

Codes for menu options including alarms, delays, and system settings.

Fault Code Recovery

Procedure for viewing, clearing, and resetting fault codes and factory defaults.

Setting Airflow

Sequence of Operation

EAC and HUM Timing

Timing sequences for EAC relay and HUM relay operations during blower and heating cycles.

Gas Heating Sequence

Step-by-step operation sequence for gas heating, including safety checks and burner ignition.

Single Stage Cooling Sequence

Step-by-step operation sequence for single stage cooling, including thermostat calls and blower operation.

Sequence of Operation (Cooling/Heat Pump)

Two Stage Cooling Sequence

Operation sequence for two-stage cooling, including thermostat and airflow stages.

Single Stage Heat Pump Sequence

Operation sequence for single-stage heat pump heating, including thermostat and airflow stages.

Two Stage Heat Pump Sequence

Operation sequence for two-stage heat pump heating, including thermostat and airflow stages.

Notes

Additional Notes

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