Amana AMEH8 Operations Instructions

GME8 & AMEH8Modified Two Stage Furnacewith EEM MotorRS6621001July 2013This manual is to be used by qualified, professionally trained HVAC technici

10OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSCONSIGNES DE SECURITE - LIREAVANT D'ALLUMER L'APPAREILAVERTISSEMENT: Le non-respect des instructions qui suivent peu

PRODUCT DESIGN11SafetyPlease adhere to the following warnings and cautions wheninstalling, adjusting, altering, servicing, or operating the fur-nace.T

PRODUCT DESIGN12A copy of the CAN/CGA B149 Installation Codes can beobtained from:CSA International178 Rexdale BoulevardEtobicoke, Ontario, Canada M9W

PRODUCT DESIGN13Furnace SuspensionIf suspending the furnace from rafters or joist, use 3/8"threaded rod and 2”x2”x1/8” angle iron as shown in the

PRODUCT DESIGN14• Radiant heat from a fireplace.• Concealed hot or cold water pipes, or chimneys.• Unconditioned areas behind the thermostat and de-hu

PRODUCT DESIGN159.3.2.3 Indoor Opening Size and Location. Openingsused to connect indoor spaces shall be sized and located inaccordance with the follo

PRODUCT DESIGN16FurnaceWaterHeaterChimney or Gas VentNOTE: The air duct openingsmust have a free area of notless than one square inch per2000 BTU of t

PRODUCT DESIGN17burner operation. Means shall be provided to prevent themain burner form igniting should the louver fail to open dur-ing burner startu

PRODUCT DESIGN18WARNINGTO PREVENT DEATH OR SERIOUS ILLNESS TO BUILDING OCCUPANTS DUETO FLUE PRODUCTS LEAKING INTO THE BUILDING, PROPER INSTALLATION OF

PRODUCT DESIGN19Check 1 - Proper chimney termination.A masonry chimney used as a vent for gas fired equipmentmust extend at least three feet above th

2IMPORTANT INFORMATIONPride and workmanship go into every product to provide our customers with quality products. It is possible, however,that during

PRODUCT DESIGN20does not sound like metal hitting metal, the liner must beremoved and replaced (Fix 4).Remember that all appliances must be vented ins

PRODUCT DESIGN21If none of the above options are practical, the 80% furnacemay need to be vented vertically with B vent.Under some conditions a 90%+ f

PRODUCT DESIGN22Alternate Electrical and Gas Line ConnectionsThe GME8 and AMEH8 furnaces have provisions allowingfor electrical and gas line connectio

PRODUCT DESIGN23tabular listing of appropriate altitude ranges and correspond-ing manufacturer’s high altitude (Natural, Propane gas, and/or Pressure

PRODUCT DESIGN241. Use black iron or steel pipe and fittings for the buildingpiping.2. Use pipe joint compound on male threads only. Pipejoint compoun

PRODUCT DESIGN25GAS PIPING CHECKSBefore placing unit in operation, leak test the unit and gasconnections.WARNINGTO AVOID THE POSSIBLITY OF EXPLOSION O

PRODUCT DESIGN26Complete information regarding tank sizing for vaporization,recommended regulator settings, and pipe sizing is avail-able from most re

PRODUCT DESIGN27CAUTIONLABEL ALL WIRES PRIOR TO DISCONNECTION WHEN SERVICING CONTROLS.WIRING ERRORS CAN COUSE IMPROPER AND DANGEROUS OPERATION.VERIFY

PRODUCT DESIGN28FurnaceControlFurnaceControlRemoteCondensingUnitHeatingRoom ThermostatHeating/CoolingRoom ThermostatWWTypical Field Wiring (24 VAC Con

PRODUCT DESIGN29WGME80704BXAA, AB, ACGME80905CXAA, AB, AC with Two-Stage outdoor unitWFurnace IntegratedControl ModuleThermostatOne-Stage HeatingwithT

3IMPORTANT INFORMATION Special Warning for Installation of Furnace or Air Handling Units inEnclosed Areas such as Garages, Utility Rooms or Parking A

PRODUCT DESIGN30CIRCULATING AIR AND FILTERSDUCTWORK - AIR FLOWDuct systems and register sizes must be properly designedfor the C.F.M. and external sta

SYSTEM OPERATION31nent filter on upflow model furnaces. The rack is designed tomount over the indoor blower compartment area of eitherside panel, and

SYSTEM OPERATION32• Gas valve closes, extinguishing flame.• Induced draft blower is de-energized following a fifteen sec-ond post purge.• The circulat

SYSTEM OPERATION33HEATING - Abnormal OperationThe following presents the probable causes of questionablefurnace operation and how to fix them. Look t

TROUBLESHOOTING34GME8 & AMEH8TROUBLESHOOTING CHART1Integrated control module will automatically attempt to reset from lockout after one hour.2LED

TROUBLESHOOTING352 LED Flash code will cease if power to the control module is interrupted through the disconnect or door switch.TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

POLARIZATION AND PHASING36As more and more electronic's are introduced to the Heat-ing Trade, Polarization of incoming power and phasing ofprimar

37MAINTENANCEWARNINGHIGH VOLTAGEDISCONNECT ALL POWER BEFORE SERVICING ORINSTALLING THIS UNIT. MULTIPLE POWER SOURCES MAYBE PRESENT. FAILURE TO DO SO M

MAINTENANCE38BURNERSWARNINGHIGH VOLTAGEELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ARE CONTAINED IN BOTHCOMPARTMENTS. TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK, INJURY ORDEATH, DO NOT REMO

SERVICING39CUBIC FEET10234568791023456879102345689 102345689100 Thousand10 Thousand1 ThousandOneFootQuarterFoot1/4cu/ft1/2cu/ft1cu/ft2cu/ft5cu/ft1/4cu

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION4The model and manufacturing number are used for positive identification of component parts used in manufacturing.Please use the

40SERVICINGService Problem No HeatUnsatisfactory HeatPOSSIBLE CAUSEDOTS IN ANALYSISGUIDE INDICATE"POSSIBLE CAUSE"SYMPTOMSystem Will Not Star

SERVICING41SERVICE NUMBERSS-1 CHECKING VOLTAGE...

42SERVICINGS-1 CHECKING VOLTAGEWARNINGHIGH VOLTAGEDISCONNECT ALL POWER BEFORE SERVICING ORCHANGING ANY ELECTRICAL WIRING. MULTIPLE POWERSOURCES MAY BE

SERVICING43The heating anticipator setting for furnaces covered in thismanual is 0.70 Amps.If the anticipator current draw is unknown, then a currenta

44SERVICINGS-200 CHECKING DUCT STATICThe maximum and minimum allowable external static pres-sures are found in the specification section. These table

SERVICING45S-300 CHECKING PRIMARY LIMIT CONTROLAll GME8 and AMEH8 furnaces use a nonadjustable, auto-matic reset, bi-metal type limit control. Refer

46SERVICINGWARNINGHIGH VOLTAGEDISCONNECT ALL POWER BEFORE SERVICING ORINSTALLING THIS UNIT. MULTIPLE POWER SOURCES MAYBE PRESENT. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY

SERVICING47S-303 INDUCED DRAFT BLOWER MOTORWARNINGHIGH VOLTAGEDISCONNECT ALL POWER BEFORE SERVICING ORINSTALLING THIS UNIT. MULTIPLE POWER SOURCES MA

48SERVICINGA GASSTREAMBThe length of Dimension "A" determines the angle of GasStream "B".DENT ORBURRGASSTREAMBA dent or burr wi

SERVICING49WARNINGHIGH VOLTAGEDISCONNECT ALL ELECTRICAL POWER AND SHUT OFF GASSUPPLY BEFORE SERVICING OR INSTALLING THIS UNIT.MULTIPLE POWER SOURCES

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION5MODEL # MFG. # 80% GAS FURNACESAMEH8AMEH800603B* AMEH800805C* AMEH800805D* AMEH801005CAmana® Brand 80% Gas Furnace, 33 3/8"

50SERVICINGS-308 CHECKING HOT SURFACE IGNITOR120V Silicon Nitride Igniter - Amana® and Goodman®Brand GME8 and AMEH8 furnaces use a 120V silicon ni-tr

SERVICING51Induced Draft Blower Pressure SwitchPressure SwitchHose1/4" TeeHose to Induced Draft Blower TapInclined ManometerID Blower Pressure

52SERVICINGGME8 / AMEH8NOTE: The models above use PCBBF122 OR PCBBF132control board.1. Check for 120 volts from Line 1 (Hot) to Line 2 (Neutral)at the

SERVICING53WARNINGHIGH VOLTAGEDISCONNECT ALL POWER BEFORE SERVICING ORINSTALLING THIS UNIT. MULTIPLE POWER SOURCES MAYBE PRESENT. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY

TO AVOID POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL SHOCK, PERSONAL INJURY,OR DEATH, DISCONNECT THE POWER BEFORE SERVICING.WARNING!ACCESSORY WIRING DIAGRAM54+5VDC24VACGPOWER

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION6MODEL # MFG. # DESCRIPTIONAFE18-60A N/AFossil Fuel Kit. The AFE18-60A control is designed for use where the indoor coil is loca

ACCESSORIES7MODELNUMBEREFR01AMU / GMUASAS / GSASHA-02HANG20HANG21LPM05LPM06 LPLP03AFE180-60AHEPA / DMHEPADescriptionEFR External Filter RackMedia A

ACCESSORIES8EXTERNAL FILTER RACK KIT(EFR01)BLOWER DECKSCREWSSLOTS IN FILTER CLEAR SCREWSON UNITFRONT OF UNITRETURN AIRCUTOUT AREALOWER EDGESCREWFILTER

9gas. If you then smell gas, STOP!above on this label.Follow "B" in the safety informationabove on this label. If you don't