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Become familiar with filter location and procedures for removal,
cleaning and replacing them. If  help is needed, contact the installer
of the furnace or a qualified servicer.

F

ILTER

 R

EMOVAL

Depending on the installation, differing filter arrangements can be
applied.  Filters can be installed in either the central return register
or a side panel external filter rack (upflow only).  A media air filter or
electronic air cleaner can be used as an alternate filter.  Follow the
filter sizes given in the Recommended Minimum Filter size table to
ensure proper unit performance.

To remove filters from an external filter rack in an upright upflow
installation, follow the directions provided with external filter rack
kit.  To remove internal filters see 

Internal Filter Removal 

section.

Internal filters are an accessory item  and are not included with
your furnace.  For further details, see your distributor.

U

PRIGHT

 F

ILTER

 R

EMOVAL

To remove filters from an external filter rack in an upright upflow
installation, follow the directions provided with external filter rack
kit.

Clean, wash and dry a permanent filter. When using a metal filter,
both sides should be sprayed with a dust adhesive as recommended
on adhesive container. Spray adhesives for use with permanent
metal filters can be found at some hardware stores.  BE SURE
AIRFLOW DIRECTION ARROW POINTS TOWARDS THE
BLOWER.

Inspect filter.  If your dirty filter is the disposable type, replace dirty
with the same type and size filter. If your dirty filter is a permanent
metal filter, clean as follows:

• Wash, rinse, and dry the permanent filters. Both sides should

then be sprayed with a filter adhesive as is recommended
on the adhesive container. Many hardware stores stock
spray adhesives for use with permanent filters.

• If badly torn or uncleanable, these filters must be replaced

by equal size permanent, high velocity filters. Throwaway
filters must not be used as replacement for permanent filters.
Under normal use, permanent filters should last for several
years.

I

NDUCED

 D

RAFT

 

AND

 C

IRCULATOR

 B

LOWER

 M

OTORS

The bearings in the induced draft blower and circulator blower
motors are permanently lubricated by the manufacturer. No further
lubrication is required.  Check motor windings for accumulation of
dust which may cause overheating. Clean as necessary.

F

LAME

 S

ENSOR

 (Q

UALIFIED

 S

ERVICER

 O

NLY

)

Under some conditions, the fuel or air supply can create a nearly
invisible coating on the flame sensor.  This coating acts as an
insulator causing a drop in the flame sense signal.  If the flame
sense signal drops too low the furnace will not sense flame and
will lock out.  The flame sensor should be carefully cleaned by a
qualified servicer using emery cloth or steel wool.  Following
cleaning, the flame sense signal should be as indicated in the
Specifications Sheet.

I

GNITER

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UALIFIED

 S

ERVICER

 O

NLY

)

If the igniter and the surrounding air are at about 70°F and the
igniter wires are not connected to any other electrical components,
the resistance of the igniter should not exceed 200 ohms. If it does,
the igniter should be replaced.

B

URNERS

WARNING

T

O PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, DO NOT REMOVE ANY INTERNAL

COMPARTMENT COVERS OR ATTEMPT ANY ADJUSTMENT. 

E

LECTRICAL

COMPONENTS ARE CONTAINED IN BOTH COMPARTMENTS. 

C

ONTACT A 

QUALIFIED SERVICE AGENT AT ONCE IF AN ABNORMAL FLAME APPEARANCE
SHOULD DEVELOP.

Periodically during the heating season make a visual check of the
burner flames.  Turn the furnace on at the thermostat.  Wait a few
minutes, since any dislodged dust will alter the normal flame
appearance.  Flames should be stable, quiet, soft and blue with
slightly orange tips.  They should not be yellow.  They should extend
directly outward from the burner ports without curling downward,
floating or lifting off the ports.

C

LEANING

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UALIFIED

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ERVICER

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NLY

)

1. Shut off electric power and gas supply to the furnace.
2. Remove screws securing manifold to burner bracket.  Slightly

pull manifold out and away from burner bracket.  Burners
will drop.  Re-secure manifold to burner bracket.

3. Tilt burners to slotted side of burner bracket.  Rotate burners

clockwise to remove.

4. Use bottle brush to clean burner insert and inside of burner.
5. Replace burner (opposite of removal).  Ensure burners are

fully seated on burner bracket tabs and are properly aligned.

6. Turn on electric power and gas supply to the furnace.
7. Check furnace for proper operation.  Refer to 

“Operational

Checks” 

section to verify burner flame characteristics.

XVII. BEFORE LEAVING AN INSTALLATION

Cycle the furnace with the thermostat at least three times.
Verify cooling and fan only operation.

Review the Owner’s Manual with the homeowner and
discuss proper furnace operation and maintenance.

Leave literature packet near furnace.

XVIII. REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT PARTS

When ordering any of the listed functional parts, be sure to
provide the furnace model, manufacturing, and serial
numbers with the order.

Although only functional parts are shown in the parts list, all
sheet metal parts, doors, etc. may be ordered by description.

Parts are available from your Amana distributor.

Functional Parts List-

Single Stage Gas Valve

Blower/Box Gasket

Natural Gas Orifice

Rollout Limit Switch

Propane Gas Orifice

Auxiliary Limit Switch

Burner

Heat Exchanger

Hot Surface Igniter

Door Switch

Flame Sensor

Transformer

Gas Manifold

Blower Wheel

Ignition Control

Blower Housing

Blower Mounting Bracket

Blower Cutoff

Pressure Switch

Blower Motor

Pressure Switch Hose

Motor Mount Bracket

Induced Draft Blower

Capacitor

Collector Box

Summary of Contents for GDS8

Page 1: ...en the unit is in operation Remember it is your responsibility to install the product safely and to know it well enough to be able to instruct a customer in its safe use Safety is a matter of common s...

Page 2: ...ETE THE INSTALLATION 13 FIX 1 LINER TERMINATION 13 FIX 2 CHANGE VENTING ARRANGEMENTS 13 FIX 3 REBUILD THE CROWN 13 FIX 4 RELINING 13 VIII Electrical Connections 14 WIRING HARNESS 14 115 VOLT LINE CONN...

Page 3: ...5 FILTER MAINTENANCE 25 FILTER REMOVAL 26 UPRIGHT FILTER REMOVAL 26 INDUCED DRAFT AND CIRCULATOR BLOWER MOTORS 26 FLAME SENSOR QUALIFIED SERVICER ONLY 26 IGNITER QUALIFIED SERVICER ONLY 26 BURNERS 26...

Page 4: ...ponent 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 mu...

Page 5: ...ring grounding will be discharged 3 Service integrated control module or connecting wiring following the discharge process in step 2 Use caution not to recharge your body with static electricity i e d...

Page 6: ...lking compound or cement grout Counterflow Installation over a combustible floor If installation over a combustible floor becomes necessary use an accessory subbase see Product Data Book applicable to...

Page 7: ...HE FURNACE POSITION AS CLOSE AS POSSIBLE TO BLOWER DECK TO ALLOW FOR CIRCULATOR BLOWER REMVOAL HOLD DOWN NUTS SUPPORT NUTS 2 x2 x3 8 ANGLE IRON 3 PLACES Suspended Furnace EXISTING FURNACE REMOVAL NOTE...

Page 8: ...furnished with doors are considered a part of the unconfined space 5 3 3 Equipment Located in Confined Spaces a All Air from Inside the Building The confined space shall be provided with two permanen...

Page 9: ...rtical ducts each opening shall have a minimum free area of 1 square inch per 4 000 BTU per hour of total input rating of all equipment in the enclosure Furnace Water Heater Outlet Air Chimney or Gas...

Page 10: ...ada 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 s...

Page 11: ...OD EQUIPPED APPLIANCE THE POTENTIAL FOR CONDENSATIO N DAM AG E MAY STILL EXIST WITH EXTREMELY COLD CONDITIO NS LONG VENT CONNECTORS EXTERIOR CHIM NEYS OR ANY CO MBINATION OF THESE CONDITIONS THE RISK...

Page 12: ...CHECK 5 LINER CONDITION If a metal liner is present it must be checked It cannot be assumed that all existing metal liners are correctly installed and in good condition Remove the lowest existing vent...

Page 13: ...CSA B149 2 latest editions and amendments assume interior chimneys If in the judgment of the local gas utility installer and or local codes one or more of the above factors is likely to present a prob...

Page 14: ...requirements If a flexible liner is to be used it must be made of the proper materials For most residential applications an aluminum liner should be acceptable If the combustion air supplied to the fu...

Page 15: ...rminal strip as shown in Figure 12 IMPORTANT NOTE To avoid possible equipment malfunction route the low voltage wires to avoid interference with filter removal or other maintenance Integrated Ignition...

Page 16: ...minals TWINNING A twin terminal located on the thermostat terminal strip can be used to twin two furnaces This twin terminal synchronizes the circulation blowers of the two furnaces Furnaces must be s...

Page 17: ...The actual firing rate of the furnace is Input 1 000 heating value of the gas X 3600 constant 52 6 meter time for 1 ft3 of gas Input 3 600 000 52 6 Input 68 400 Btu h METER TIME IN MINUTES AND SECONDS...

Page 18: ...minimum of three inches long Install a 1 8 NPT pipe plug fitting accessible for test gage connection immediately upstream of the gas supply connection to the furnace Use two pipe wrenches when making...

Page 19: ...ely on your sense of smell Contact a local propane gas supplier about installing a gas detecting warning system If the presence of gas is suspected follow the instructions on Page 4 of this manual All...

Page 20: ...is installed and shall be of such a size that the heat exchanger can be viewed for visual light inspection or such that a sampling probe can be inserted into the airstream The access panel must be ma...

Page 21: ...ubleshooting Chart for further explanation of the lighting codes Follow the start up and adjustment items refer to further information in Section XIII Operational Checks FURNACE OPERATION Purge gas li...

Page 22: ...e the number of seconds per cubic foot sec ft3 of gas being delivered to the furnace If the dial is a one cubic foot dial divide the number of seconds recorded in step 2 by one If the dial is a two cu...

Page 23: ...ng ends During normal heating operation the circulator fan will come on approximately 37 seconds after the gas valve opens ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 90 SECON D DELAY 120 SECON D DELA...

Page 24: ...valve to close and extinguish flame The induced draft blower to be de energized after a fifteen second postpurge and The circulator blower to remain energized continuously until limit control resets 3...

Page 25: ...he red LED If the furnace is in lockout it will or can be reset in any of the following ways 1 Automatic reset The integrated control module will automatically reset itself and attempt to resume norma...

Page 26: ...cleaned by a qualified servicer using emery cloth or steel wool Following cleaning the flame sense signal should be as indicated in the Specifications Sheet IGNITER QUALIFIED SERVICER ONLY If the igni...

Page 27: ...SHES Induced draft blower pressure switch contacts sticking Shorts in pressure switch circuit Inspect pressure switch hose Repair if necessary Inspect flue for blockage proper length elbows and termin...

Page 28: ...er if necessary Check burners for proper alignment Check flue and air inlet piping for blockage proper length elbows and termination Correct as necessary Check induced draft blower for proper performa...

Page 29: ...IR CLEANER ELECTRONIC BLWR CIRCULATOR BLWR ID HUMIDIFIER FLAME SENSOR 115 VAC TRANSFORMER 40 VA 24 VAC C2 GND VALVE GAS CONTROL LIMIT PRIMARY AUTO RESET LIMIT CONTROL S MANUAL RESET ROLLOUT RO1 5 RO2...

Page 30: ...of product failure They are simple to service and forgiving to operate We use quality materials and components Finally every unit is run tested before it leaves the factory That s why we know There s...

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