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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

Symptom

LED Status 

Fault Description

Corrective Actions

Furnace fails to operate



Grounding fault

Poor neutral connection

Verify neutral wire connection to furnace & 

continuity to ground source

Furnace fails to operate



Open roll out switch

Check for correct gas pressure

Check for correct  burner alignment

Check for and correct burner restriction

Furnace fails to operate



Data not yet on network

Populate shared data set using memory card

Operation different than 

expected or no operation



Invalid memory card data

Verify shared data set is correct for the specific 

model, re-populate data using correct memory 

card if required

Furnace fails to operate



Furnace lockout due to an 

excessive number of ignition 

“retries” (3 total)

Failure to establish flame

Loss of flame after 

establishment

Locate and correct gas interruption

Check front cover pressure switch operation and 

verify proper drainage (hose, wiring, contact 

operation), correct if necessary

Replace or realign igniter

Check flame sense signal, sand sensor if coated 

and/or oxidized

Check flue piping for blockage, proper length, 

elbows, and termination

Verify proper induced draft blower performance

Furnace fails to operate



Pressure switch 

circuit is closed at start of 

heating cycle

Pressure switch 

contacts sticking

Short in pressure switch circuit 

wiring

Replace pressure switch

Repair short in wiring

Induced draft blower

runs continuously with no 

furnace operation



Pressure switch 

circuit is not closed

Pressure switch hose blocked 

pinched, or connected 

improperly

Blocked flue and/or inlet air pipe, 

blocked drain system or weak 

induced draft blower

Incorrect pressure switch set 

point or malfunctioning switch 

contacts

Loose or improperly connected 

wiring

Inspect pressure switch hose, repair/replace if 

necessary

Inspect flue and/or inlet air piping for blockage, 

proper length, elbows, and termination

Check drain system, correct as necessary

Check induced draft blower performance, correct 

as necessary

Check pressure switch operation, replace as 

needed

Tighten or correct wiring connection

Circulator blower runs 

continuously

No furnace operation



Primary limit circuit is open

Insufficient conditioned air over 

the heat exchanger

Blocked filters, restrictive 

ductwork, improper circulator 

blower speed, or failed circulator 

blower motor

Loose or improperly connected 

wiring in high limit circuit

Check filters and ductwork for blockage

Clean filters or remove obstruction

Check circulator blower speed and performance

Correct speed or replace blower motor if 

necessary

Tighten or correct wiring connection

Summary of Contents for Amana MVS96 Series

Page 1: ...se a matter of thinking before acting Most dealers have a list of specific good safety practices follow them The precautions listed in this Installation Manual are intended as supplemental to existing...

Page 2: ...s the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications The manufacturer of the intentional radiator model no BGM111 is Silicon Laboratories Finland Oy which can be contacted by calling 617 951 0200...

Page 3: ...rged to the outdoors Connect this furnace to an approved vent system only as specified in VENT FLUE PIPE COMBUSTION AIR PIPE section of this manual Never test for gas leaks with an open flame Use a co...

Page 4: ...properly winterized and the water source closed In the event that the building may be exposed to freezing tempera tures and will be vacant any hydronic coil units should be drained as well and in such...

Page 5: ...ntrol 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 o...

Page 6: ...rds Institute 25 West 43rd Street 4th Floor New York NY 10036 National Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02169 7471 CSA International 8501 East Pleasant Valley Road Independenc...

Page 7: ...garage position the furnace so that the burners and ignition source are located not less than 18 above the floor Protect the furnace from physical damage by vehicles If the furnace is installed horizo...

Page 8: ...rmostat Location The thermostat should be placed approximately five feet from the floor on a vibration free inside wall in an area having good air circulation Do not install the thermostat where it ma...

Page 9: ...awl space it must be suspended from the floor joist or supported by a concrete pad Never install the furnace on the ground or allow it to be exposed to water Figure 3 Front Cover Pressure Switch Tube...

Page 10: ...t 5000 ft Manifold Pressure at 7500 ft CO2 Natural Gas Max Allowable Venting 3 in only MVS960603BU 100 ft MVS960805CU 80 ft 2 5 w c 2 4 w c 6 5 8 5 Table 2 Vent Pipe Combustion Air Pipe This manual wi...

Page 11: ...vent connector and must not be vented into masonry chimney A masonry chimney may be used as a chase or passage way for approved venting materials providing the masonry chimney is not also being used t...

Page 12: ...60805CU MODEL Pipe Size in Number of Elbows MVS960603BU 0 4 999 FT ALTITUDE 5 000 7 500 FT ALTITUDE MVS960805CU 3 3 100 MODEL Pipe Size in Number of Elbows MVS960603BU 69 93 87 81 75 63 57 80 43 37 73...

Page 13: ...aft blower outlet When using the horizontal alternate vent configuration you must use the RF000142 vent drain kit See Figures 10 11 follow steps below NOTE In the horizontal left installation position...

Page 14: ...The vent termination of a direct vent application must terminate at least 12 from any opening through which flue gases may enter a building door window or gravity air inlet The vent termination of ven...

Page 15: ...HEIGHT DIFFERENCE 12 MIN TO ROOF OR HIGHEST ANTICIPATED SNOW LEVEL Vertical Termination Figure 14 STRAIGHT ELBOWS Figure 15 VENT FLUE TEE or 45 ELBOW TURNED DOWN or 90 ELBOW TURNED DOWN OPTIONAL 12 M...

Page 16: ...es If more than one direct vent furnace is to be installed vertically through a common roof top maintain the same minimum clearances between the exhaust vent and air intake terminations of adjacent un...

Page 17: ...ward slope toward the drain Do not trap the drain line in any other location than at the drain trap supplied with the furnace If the drain line is routed through an area which may see temperatures nea...

Page 18: ...adapter 45 barb pipe adapter Installer selects right or left side drain and installs this hose accordingly Figure 25 Drain Exiting Right Side 1 Locate and Install the 45 pipe hose drain coupling from...

Page 19: ...Location Figure 27 Horizontal Installation with Left Side Down Minimum 5 clearance is required for the drain trap beneath the furnace See Front Cover Pressure Switch Tube Location on Figure 27 1 Remo...

Page 20: ...oving hole plugs Wiring Harness The wiring harness is an integral part of this furnace Wires are color coded for identification purposes Refer to the wiring diagram for wire routings If any of the ori...

Page 21: ...ulator blower operation filter removal or routine maintenance To ensure proper unit grounding the ground wire should run from the furnace ground screw located inside the furnace junction box all the w...

Page 22: ...2 C R C G Y 1 2 C Communicating Two Stage Air Conditioner or Heat Pump Figure 32 1 2 C R C G Y Optional Optional Optional INDOOR BOARD TERMINAL CONNECTIONS OUTDOOR BOARD TERMINAL CONNECTIONS 1 2 C R C...

Page 23: ...nd is not an indication that the control board needs replacement EXTREMELY IMPORTANT For two stage gas heating the system only needs a single W input Internal algorithms will control the staging of th...

Page 24: ...2 5 1000 3 8 1520 5 1 2040 1 3 520 2 6 1040 3 9 1560 5 2 2080 1 4 560 2 7 1080 4 1600 5 3 2120 1 5 600 2 8 1120 4 1 1640 5 4 2160 1 6 640 2 9 1160 4 2 1680 5 5 2200 1 7 680 3 1200 4 3 1720 5 6 2240 1...

Page 25: ...ations The connection is designated as CONDENSATE IN OUT on the control board By default the connected AUX switch is normally closed and opens when the water level in the evaporator coil base pan reac...

Page 26: ...changing any electrical wiring The accessory load specifications are as follows EAC 1 0 AMP maximum at 120 VAC Table 6 The furnace integrated control module is equipped with a line voltage accessory...

Page 27: ...ns in the Safety Considerations on page 3 of this manual If you do not smell gas after five minutes move the furnace gas valve manual control to the ON position 8 Replace the burner compartment door 9...

Page 28: ...and chips If old pipe is used be sure it is clean and free of rust scale burrs chips and old pipe joint compound Use pipe joint compound on male threads ONLY Always use pipe joint compound pipe dope t...

Page 29: ...abinet Alternate Gas Line Location Plug in Alternate Gas Line Hole Ground Joint Pipe Union Gas Valve Ground Joint Pipe Union Manual Shut Off Valve upstream from ground joint pipe union Grommet in Stan...

Page 30: ...static rating Total external static refers to everything external to the furnace cabinet Cooling coils filters ducts grilles registers must all be considered when reading your total external static pr...

Page 31: ...and air leakage When the furnace is heating the temperature of the return air entering the furnace must be between 55 F and 100 F Filters Read This Section Before Installing The Return Air Duct work...

Page 32: ...rated manometer or appropriate gas pressure gauge at either the gas valve inlet pressure tap or the gas piping drip leg See White Rodgers 36J22Y 204 gas valve figure below for location of inlet pressu...

Page 33: ...m 10 Remove the manometer hose from the hose barb fitting or outlet pressure tap 11 Replace outlet pressure tap White Rodgers 36J22 valve Turn outlet pressure test screw in to seal pressure port clock...

Page 34: ...eters must not be influenced by radiant heat by being able to see the heat exchanger 3 Subtract the return air temperature from the supply air temperature to determine the air temperature rise Allow a...

Page 35: ...avoid personal injury or death due to electri cal shock disconnect electrical power BEFORE performing any service or maintenance Annual Inspection The furnace should be inspected by a qualified instal...

Page 36: ...fied servicer using emery cloth or steel wool Following cleaning the flame sense signal should be above 3 micro amps Flue Passages Qualified Servicer Only The heat exchanger flue passageways should be...

Page 37: ...s able to consecutively satisfy the thermostat under the set target time for this number of cycles the system will transition to the heat pump for primary heating SdP Menu is enabled if the CFS menu i...

Page 38: ...ommunicating units AC Compressor Cooling Single Stage single stage non comm units AC1 Compressor Cooling Low Stage communicating units AC2 Compressor Cooling High Stage communicating units dHU Dehumid...

Page 39: ...ensor Furnace fails to operate E1 Analog Pressure Error Blocked Vent Error Need to check the APS Sensor or its connection if this error is occurred The failure conditions occur as per the following fo...

Page 40: ...erate Pressure switch circuit is closed at start of heating cycle Pressure switch contacts sticking Short in pressure switch circuit wiring Replace pressure switch Repair short in wiring Induced draft...

Page 41: ...rom control replace if necessary Furnace fails to operate Polarity of 115 volt AC is reversed Poor unit ground Correct polarity check and correct wiring if necessary Verify proper ground correct if ne...

Page 42: ...URNACE MUST BE REPLACED PK PLUG CONNECTION 2 4 BK DOOR OPEN OPEN WHEN DOOR SWITCH COMPARTMENT BLOWER SWITCH TEMPERATURE GND C BLOWER CIRCULATOR JUNCTION 40 VA 60 HZ DISCONNECT GAS VALVE 2 MANUFACTURER...

Page 43: ...erence between Supply and Return Temperatures DB F GAS PRESSURES Gas Inlet Pressure IN W C Gas Manifold Pressure Low Fire IN W C Gas Manifold Pressure High Fire IN W C Gas Type NG Natural Gas LP Liqui...

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