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Read and follow the operating instructions on the furnace, especially the item that reads as follows:

Wait 5 minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including near the floor. If you smell gas, 

 

STOP!

 

 Follow “B” in the safety infor-

mation above on this furnace label. If you don’t smell gas, go to the next step.

 

 

If a suspected malfunction occurs with your gas control system, such as the burners not lighting when they should, refer to the shutdown 
procedures on the furnace or in the next section to turn off your system, then call your dealer as soon as possible.

 

 

CHECK AIR FILTER: 

 

Before attempting to start your furnace, be sure the furnace filter is clean and in 

place. (See the maintenance section of this manual.) Then proceed as follows:

 

STEPS FOR STARTING YOUR FURNACE

 

1. Set your room thermostat to the lowest temperature setting. (See Fig. 5.)

 

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2. Close the external manual gas valve. (See Fig. 6.)

3. Turn off the electrical supply to the furnace. (See Fig. 7.)

 

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WARNING: If overheating occurs, or the gas valve fails to shut off the gas supply, turn off the manual gas valve

(see Fig. 6) to the furnace BEFORE turning off the electrical supply. Failure to follow this warning could result in a fire
or explosion, and personal injury or death.

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Summary of Contents for PG8HAA

Page 1: ...U SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier WARNING If the in...

Page 2: ...struction of corrosion resistant aluminized steel means reliability Burner assembly inside Operates with energy saving hot surface ignitor pilot system and inshot burners for safe dependable heating Gas valve ignition module assembly Safe efficient Features 2 separate gas shutoff valves Heavy duty blower Circulates air scrubbing the heat exchangers to transfer heat into the home Air filter and wir...

Page 3: ... as frozen water pipes etc See BeforeYou Request a Service Call section in this manual SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS Installing and servicing heating equipment can be hazardous due to gas and electrical components Only trained and qualified personnel should install repair or service heating equipment Untrained personnel can perform basic maintenance functions such as cleaning and replacing air filters All...

Page 4: ...system then call your dealer as soon as possible CHECK AIR FILTER Before attempting to start your furnace be sure the furnace filter is clean and in place See the maintenance section of this manual Then proceed as follows STEPS FOR STARTING YOUR FURNACE 1 Set your room thermostat to the lowest temperature setting See Fig 5 5 2 Close the external manual gas valve See Fig 6 3 Turn off the electrical...

Page 5: ...the temperature that satisfies your comfort requirements SUGGESTION Setting the thermostat back a few degrees and compensating for the difference with warmer clothing can make a big difference in your fuel consumption on extremely cold days The few degrees at the top of your thermostat comfort level are the most costly degrees to obtain When room temperature drops below the temperature selected on...

Page 6: ...rnace filter table and compare your furnace size with the proper filter size HORIZONTAL FURNACE FILTER TABLE REMOVE THE FILTER FOR CLEANING AS FOLLOWS 1 Turn off electrical supply to the furnace See Fig 14 2 Remove blower access door located at the inlet return air end of the furnace 4 screws must be removed See Fig 16 3 Bend the formed wire filter retainer to clear the furnace flange at 1 side 4 ...

Page 7: ...light Refer to Fig 1 and proceed as follows 1 Turn off the electrical supply to your furnace See Fig 14 2 Remove burner enclosure front Inspect the gas burners for dirt rust or scale See Fig 19 Then inspect the vent outlet area and vent pipe 3 Inspect the vent pipe for sags holes cracks or disconnections Any horizontal vent pipe must slope upward away from the furnace If rusty joints or seams or s...

Page 8: ...g dealer offers an economical service agreement that covers seasonal inspections ask for details BEFORE YOU REQUEST A SERVICE CALL If your furnace is not operating or not performing properly you may save the expense of a service call by checking a few things yourself before calling for service FOR INSUFFICIENT AIRFLOW Check for dirty air filter s Check for blocked return air or supply air grilles ...

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