Goodman Mfg GHS8, GDS8, GMS8 II. Safety, Homeowner Notice, To the Owner, To the Installer

WARNING

SHOULD OVERHEATING OCCUR OR THE GAS SUPPLY FAIL TO SHUT OFF, TURN OFF THE MANUAL GAS SHUTOFF VALVE EXTERNAL TO THE FURNACE BEFORE TURNING OFF THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY.

CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD

Special Warning for Installation of Furnace or Air Handling Units in

Enclosed Areas such as Garages, Utility Rooms or Parking Areas

Carbon monoxide producing devices (such as an automobile, space heater, gas water heater, etc.) should not be operated in enclosed areas such as unventilated garages, utility rooms or parking areas because of the danger of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning resulting from the exhaust emissions. If a furnace or air handler is installed in an enclosed area such as a garage, utility room or parking area and a carbon monoxide producing device is operated therein, there must be adequate, direct outside ventilation.

This ventilation is necessary to avoid the danger of CO poisoning which can occur if a carbon monoxide producing device continues to operate in the enclosed area. Carbon monoxide emissions can be (re)circulated throughout the structure if the furnace or air handler is operating in any mode.

CO can cause serious illness including permanent brain damage or death.

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WARNING

TO PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT, ALTERATION, SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE, REFER TO THIS MANUAL. FOR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE OR INFORMATION, CONSULT A QUALIFIED INSTALLER, SERVICE AGENCY OR THE GAS SUPPLIER.

TO THE OWNER

It is important that you fill out the owner’s registration card and mail it today. This will assist us in contacting you should any service or warranty information change in the future. When filling in the registration card, be sure to include the model, manufacturing, and serial numbers, plus the installation date.

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 location for future reference.

If additional information or operating instructions are required, contact the dealer where the purchase was made.

Homeowner Notice:

If the residence is left unattended for an extended period of time (i.e., 4 hours or greater), have your heating system periodically checked to ensure proper operation. Potential circumstances beyond our control such as power outages, gas service interruptions, product installation, or component failures could result in heating system operational problems.

TO THE INSTALLER

Before installing this unit, please read this manual thoroughly to familiarize yourself with specific items which must be adhered to, including but not limited to: unit maximum external static pressure, gas pressures, BTU input rating, proper electrical connections, circulating air temperature rise, minimum or maximum CFM, and motor speed connections, and venting. These furnaces are designed for Category I venting only.

WARNING

TO PREVENT POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH DUE TO ASPHYXIATION, THIS FURNACE MUST BE CATEGORY I VENTED. DO NOT VENT USING CATEGORY III VENTING.

PROVISIONS MUST BE MADE FOR VENTING COMBUSTION PRODUCTS OUTDOORS THROUGH A PROPER VENTING SYSTEM. THE LENGTH OF FLUE PIPE COULD BE A LIMITING FCTOR IN LOCATING THE FURNACE.

TRANSPORTATION DAMAGE

All units are securely packed in shipping containers tested according to International Safe Transit Association specifications. The carton must be checked upon arrival for external damage. If damage is found, a request for inspection by carrier’s agent must be made in writing immediately.

The furnace must be carefully inspected on arrival for damage and bolts or screws which may have come loose in transit. In the event of damage the consignee should:

1.Make a notation on delivery receipt of any visible damage to shipment or container.

2.Notify carrier promptly and request an inspection.

3.With concealed damage, carrier must be notified as soon as possible - preferably within five days.

4.File the claim with the following support documents within a nine month statute of limitations.

•Original or certified copy of the Bill of Lading, or indemnity bond.

•Original paid freight bill or indemnity in lieu thereof.

•Original or certified copy of the invoice, showing trade and other discounts or reductions.

•Copy of the inspection report issued by carrier’s representative at the time damage is reported to carrier.

The carrier is responsible for making prompt inspection of damage and for a thorough investigation of each claim. The distributor or manufacturer will not accept claims from dealers for transportation damage.

Keep this literature in a safe place for future reference.

II. SAFETY

Adhere to the following warnings and cautions when installing, adjusting, altering, servicing, or operating the furnace.

WARNING

THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS OR PRODUCES A CHEMICAL OR CHEMICALS WHICH MAY CAUSE SERIOUS ILLNESS OR DEATH AND WHICH ARE KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.

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