Payne PG8M - User Manual

Owner's Manual
NOTE TO INSTALLER:
THIS MANUAL MUST BE LEFT WITH THE
EQUIPMENT USER.
USER: PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
IN THE MANUAL AND RETAIN ALL
MANUALS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
Failure to follow warnings could result in injury, death, or
property damage.
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.
-Leave the building immediately.
-Immediately call your gas supplier from a near by
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.
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD
Failure to follow this warning could result in personal
injury and/or death.
Carbon Monoxide is invisible, odorless, and toxic! Payne
Heating and Cooling Systems recommends a carbon
monoxide alarm in your home, even if you do not own a
gas appliance. Locate the carbon monoxide alarm in the
living area of your home and away from gas appliances and
doorways to attached garages. Follow the alarm
manufacturer's instruction included with the alarm.
ISO 9001:2000
Always Ask For
Use of the A| IRI Certified "I'M Mark indicates a
manutScturer's participation in the program. For
\,erification of certification tbr individual products,
go to www.ahridirectory.org.
ELECTRICAL OPERATION HAZARD
Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury,
death, or property damage.
Do not use this furnace if any part has been under water. A
flood-damaged furnace is extremely dangerous. Attempts to
use the furnace can result in fire or explosion. A qualified
service agency should be contacted to inspect the furnace and
to replace all gas controls, control system parts, electrical parts
that have been wet or the furnace if deemed necessary.

Summary

Safety Warnings

Fire or Explosion Hazard

Warning about storing flammable materials near the furnace and gas leak procedures.

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard

Warning about invisible, odorless, and toxic CO gas and recommending alarms.

Electrical Operation Hazard

Warning about using a flood-damaged furnace and contacting service.

Furnace Components and Important Facts

Furnace Components Overview

Identifies key parts of the 80% AFUE single stage furnace with a diagram.

Important Dos and Donts

Crucial guidelines for furnace operation, maintenance, and safety.

Starting Your Furnace Safely

Safety Considerations for Installation and Service

Explains safety alert symbols, signal words, and hazards in installation/servicing.

Before Starting Your Furnace Checklist

Verifies external furnace conditions like vent, ducts, and physical support are sound.

Initial Steps for Starting

Details setting thermostat to lowest temp and closing external gas valve.

Shutting Down Your Furnace

Performing Routine Maintenance

Filtering Out Trouble

Addresses filter inspection, cleaning, and replacement to ensure proper airflow.

Combustion Area and Vent System Inspection

Guides on inspecting the furnace's combustion area, vent pipe, and connections for issues.

Requesting Service

Before You Request a Service Call

Provides a checklist of common, easily solvable problems to check before calling a technician.

Maintenance Checklist

Payne PG8M Specifications

General

Fuel Type	Natural Gas
AFUE	80%
Ignition Type	Hot Surface Ignition
Stages	Single Stage
Gas Valve	Single