Goodman Mfg GME8 service manual Product Design, General Operation, Location Considerations

PRODUCT DESIGN

General Operation

GME8 furnaces are equipped with an electronic ignition de- vice used to light the burners and an induced draft blower to exhaust combustion products.

An interlock switch prevents furnace operation if the blower door is not in place. Keep the blower access door in place except for inspection and maintenance.

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 on the problem encountered. This light can be viewed through the observation window in the blower access door. Refer to the Troubleshooting Chart for further explanation of the LED codes and Abnormal Operation - Integrated Ignition Control section in the Service Instructions for an explanation of the possible problem.

The rated heating capacity of the furnace should be greater than or equal to the total heat loss of the area to be heated. The total heat loss should be calculated by an approved method or in accordance with “ASHRAE Guide” or “Manual J-Load Calculations” published by the Air Conditioning Con- tractors of America.

*Obtain from: American National Standards Institute 1430 Broadway New York, NY 10018

Location Considerations

•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, or combustible material other than wood flooring.

•When suspending the furnace from rafters or joists, use 3/8" threaded rod and 2” x 2” x 3/8” angle as shown in the Installation and Service Instructions. The length of the rod will depend on the application and clearance necessary.

•When installed in a residential garage, the furnace must be positioned so the burners and ignition source are located not less than 18 inches (457 mm) above the floor and protected from physical damage by ve- hicles.

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.

Notes:

1.Category I Venting is venting at a non-positive pressure. A furnace vented as Category I is considered a fan-as- sisted appliance and the vent system does not have to be “gas tight.”

NOTE: 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 installations must be vented in accordance with National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1 - latest edition. In Canada, the furnaces must be vented in accordance with the National Standard of Canada, CAN/CSA B149.1 and CAN/CSA B149.2 - latest editions and amendments.

NOTE: The vertical height of the Category I venting system must be at least as great as the horizontal length of the venting system.

2.Line voltage wiring can enter through the right or left side of the furnace. Low voltage wiring can enter through the right or left side of furnace.

3.Conversion kits for high altitude natural or propane gas operation are available. See High Altitude Derate chart for details.

4.Installer must supply the following gas line fittings, de- pending on which entrance is used:

Left -- Two 90º Elbows, one close nipple, straight pipe. Right -- Straight pipe to reach gas valve.

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