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PRODUCT DESIGN
GasCodeNFPA54/ANSIZ223.1 -latestedition.InCanada,
the furnaces must be vented in accordance with the Na-
tional Standard of Canada, CAN/CSA B149.1 and CAN/
CSAB149.2 - latest editionsandamendments.
NOTE: Theverticalheightof the Category I venting system
must be at least as great as the horizontal length of the
ventingsystem.
Accessibility Clearances (Minimum)
Unobstructed front clearanace of 24" for servicing is rec-
ommended.
SW B
103 6 1 1
* 24" clearnace for serviceability recommended.
MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS - INCHES
** Single Wall Vent (SW) to be used only as a conncetor.
Refer to the venting tables outlined in the Installation Manual for
additional venting requirements.
Vent
Sides TopRear Front*
Note: Inall cases accessibility clearanceshalltakeprece-
dence over clearances from the enclosure where accessi-
bility clearances are greater. All dimensions are given in
inches.
HighAltitudeDerate
IMPORTANT NOTE: The furnace as shipped requires no
change to run between 0 - 5500 feet. Do not attempt to
increase the firing rate by changing orifices or increasing
themanifoldpressurebelow5500feet.Thiscancausepoor
combustionandequipment failure.
Highaltitudeinstallationsabove5500feetmayrequireboth
a pressure switch and an orifice change. These changes
are necessary to compensate for the natural reduction in
the density of both the gas fuel and the combustion air at
higheraltitude.
For installations above 5500 feet, please refer to your dis-
tributorforrequired kit(s). Contact the distributorforatabu-
lar listing of appropriate manufacturer’s kits for propane
gasand/orhighaltitudeinstallations.The indicated kitsmust
be used to insure safe and proper furnace operation. All
conversions must be performed by a qualified installer, or
service agency.
GeneralOperation
The AMS8 furnaces are equipped with an electronic igni-
tion device used to light the burners and an induced draft
blowertoexhaustcombustionproducts.
An interlock switch prevents furnace operation if the inner
blowerdoor is not inplace.Keepthe blower access doorin
place except for inspection and maintenance. (See illus-
tration on pages 5 and 6.)
This furnace is also equipped with a self-diagnosing elec-
tronic control module. In the event a furnace component is
not operating properly, the control module LED will flash
on and off in a factory-programmed sequence, depending
ontheproblemencountered.Thislightcanbeviewedthrough
theobservationwindowin the blower access door. Referto
the Troubleshooting Chart for further explanation of the
LED codes and Abnormal Operation - Integrated Ignition
Control section in the Service Instructions for an explana-
tionof the possibleproblem.
Theratedheatingcapacityof the furnace should be greater
thanor equal to thetotalheatloss of the areatobe heated.
The total heat loss should be calculated by an approved
methodorinaccordancewith “ASHRAE Guide” or “Manual
J-LoadCalculations”publishedbytheAirConditioningCon-
tractors of America.
*Obtain from: American National Standards Institute 1430
Broadway New York, NY 10018
LocationConsiderations
• The furnace should be as centralized as is practical
with respect to the air distribution system.
• Do not install the furnace directly on carpeting, tile,
orcombustible material other thanwoodflooring.
• When installed in a residential garage, the furnace
mustbepositionedsotheburnersandignitionsource
are located not less than 18 inches (457 mm) above
the floor and protected from physical damage by ve-
hicles.
Notes:
WARNING
TO PREVENT POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH DUE TO ASPHYXIATION,
THIS FURNACE MUST BE CATEGORY IVENTED. DO NOT VENT USING
CATEGORY III VENTING.
CategoryI Venting is ventingat a non-positivepressure. A
furnace vented as Category I is considered a fan-assisted
appliance and the vent system does not have to be “gas
tight.” NOTE: Single stage gas furnaces with induced
draft blowers draw products of combustion through a heat
exchanger allowing, in some instances, common venting
with natural draft appliances (i.e. water heaters). All instal-
lations must be vented in accordance with National Fuel