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PRODUCT DESIGN
NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1 - latest edition. In Canada, the fur-
nacesmustbeventedinaccordancewiththeNationalStan-
dardof Canada, CAN/CSAB149.1and CAN/CSA B149.2-
latesteditions and amendments.
NOTE: Thevertical height of theCategory 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 accessibilityclearance shalltake prece-
denceoverclearancesfromtheenclosurewhereaccessibil-
ityclearancesaregreater. Alldimensionsaregivenininches.
HighAltitudeDerate
IMPORTANT NOTE: The furnace as shipped requires no
change to run between 0 - 4500 feet. Do not attempt to
increase the firing rate by changing orifices or increasing
themanifoldpressurebelow4500feet.Thiscan cause poor
combustionand equipment failure.
Highaltitudeinstallationsabove 4500 feetmayrequireboth
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 4500 feet, please refer to your dis-
tributorfor required kit(s).Contactthe distributor fora tabu-
lar listing of appropriate manufacturer’s kits for propane
gasand/orhighaltitudeinstallations.Theindicatedkitsmust
be used to insure safe and proper furnace operation. All
conversions must be performed by a qualified installer, or
service agency.
GeneralOperation
TheGMS8furnacesareequippedwithanelectronicignition
deviceusedtolightthe burners and aninduceddraftblower
to exhaust combustion products.
An interlock switch prevents furnace operation if the inner
blowerdoor is notin place.Keep the bloweraccess door in
placeexcept for inspectionand maintenance. (Seeillustra-
tion 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
notoperatingproperly,thecontrolmoduleLED will flashon
and off in a factory-programmed sequence, depending on
theproblem encountered. Thislight can beviewedthrough
theobservation window in theblower access door. Referto
theTroubleshootingChart forfurtherexplanationoftheLED
codesand Abnormal Operation -IntegratedIgnitionControl
section in the Service Instructions for an explanation of the
possibleproblem.
Theratedheating capacity ofthefurnace should begreater
thanor equal tothe totalheat loss ofthe area tobe heated.
The total heat loss should be calculated by an approved
methodorin accordance with“ASHRAEGuide” or “Manual
J-LoadCalculations”publishedbytheAirConditioningCon-
tractors of America.
*Obtain from: American National Standards Institute 1430
BroadwayNewYork, NY 10018
LocationConsiderations
• The furnace should be as centralized as is practical
with respect to the air distribution system.
• Donotinstall the furnacedirectlyoncarpeting, tile, or
combustiblematerialother than woodflooring.
• 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 isventing at anon-positive pressure. A
furnace vented as Category I is considered a fan-assisted
appliance and the vent system does not have to be “gas
tight.” NOTE: Singlestagegas furnaces withinduceddraft
blowers draw products of combustion through a heat ex-
changerallowing, in someinstances,common venting with
naturaldraftappliances (i.e. waterheaters).Allinstallations
mustbeventedin accordance withNationalFuelGasCode