Goodman Mfg VC8 User Manual

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This furnace is approved for Category I Venting only.

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Provisions must be made for venting combustion
products outdoors through a proper venting system.
The length of flue pipe could be a limiting factor in
locating the furnace.

All units are securely packed in shipping containers tested
according to International Safe Transit Association specifica-
tions.  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.

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

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Original paid freight bill or indemnity in lieu thereof.

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

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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 dam-
age and for a thorough investigation of each claim. The distribu-
tor or manufacturer will not accept claims from dealers for trans-
portation damage.

NOTE:  Discharge body’s static electricity before touching unit.
An electrostatic discharge can adversely affect electrical com-
ponents.

Use the following precautions during furnace installation and
servicing to protect the integrated control module from dam-
age.  By putting the furnace, the control, and the person at the
same electrostatic potential, these steps will help avoid expos-
ing the integrated control module to electrostatic discharge.

This procedure is applicable to both installed and non-installed
(ungrounded) furnaces.

1. Disconnect all power to the furnace.  Do not touch the

integrated control module or any wire connected to the
control prior  to discharging your body’s electrostatic
charge to ground.

2. Firmly touch a clean, unpainted, metal surface of the

furnaces near the control.  Any tools held in a  person’s
hand during 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., do
not move or shuffle your feet, do not touch ungrounded
objects, etc.).  If you come in contact with an ungrounded
object, repeat step 2 before touching control or wires.

4. Discharge your body to ground before removing a new

control from its container.  Follow steps 1 through 3 if
installing the control on a furnace.  Return any old or
new controls to their containers before touching any
ungrounded object.

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

Complete warranty details and instructions are available from
your local dealer or at www.goodmanmfg.com and www.amana-
hac.com. Your warranty certificate is supplied as a separate
document with the unit installed by your contractor. Read the
limited warranty certificate carefully to determine what is and is
not covered and keep the warranty certificate in a safe place. If
you are unable to locate the warranty certificate please contact
your installing contractor or contact customer service (877-254-
4729) to obtain a copy.

To receive the Lifetime Heat Exchanger Limited Warranty, good
for as long as you own your home, and the 10-year Parts Lim-
ited Warranty, online registration must be completed within 60
days of installation. Online registration is not required in Cali-
fornia or Quebec.

IMPORTANT:  To register your Goodman brand unit, go to
www.goodmanmfg.com.  Click on the word “Warranty” located
on the left side of the home page.  Next, click on the word
“Product Registration” located on the left side of the Warranty
page and complete the forms in the manner indicated on the
Product Registration page.

To register your Amana brand unit, go to www.amana-hac.com.
Click on the word “Warranty” located on the top right of the