Ameristar Heating Gas Heating Systems Owner’s Guide
Gas Heating Systems – Owner’s Information
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The following warning complies with State of California law, Proposition 65.
THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS FIBERGLASS WOOL INSULATION!
Fiberglass dust and ceramic fibers are believed by the State of California to cause cancer through inhalation.
Glasswool fibers may also cause respiratory, skin, or eye irritation.
PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES
● Avoid breathing fiberglass dust.
● Use a NIOSH approved dust/mist respirator.
● Avoid contact with the skin or eyes. Wear
long-sleeved,
loose-fitting clothing, gloves, and eye protection.
● Wash clothes separately from other clothing: rinse
washer thoroughly.
● Operations such as sawing, blowing, tear-out, and
spraying may generate fiber concentrations requiring
additional respiratory protection. Use the appropriate
NIOSH approved respirator in these situations.
FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye Contact – Flush eyes with water to remove dust.
If symptoms persist, seek medical
attention.
Skin Contact – Wash affected areas gently with soap
and warm water after handling.
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Congratulations on the purchase of your new gas heating system. Your gas heating system is
designed to perform all winter long, year after year.
For heating comfort adjustments, your system’s comfort control (thermostat) is used. Refer to
the comfort control user guide for operation details.
Important: For gas heating system operation, follow the information in this document for
inspection, start-up, shut down, and maintenance.
Understand the signal words WARNING and CAUTION. These words are safety alert words.
a. WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
b. CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor
EXPLOSION HAZARD
TO PREVENT INJURY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND
WARNINGS, INCLUDING LABELS SHIPPED WITH OR ATTACHED TO THE UNIT BEFORE OPERATING
YOUR NEW GAS HEATING SYSTEM.
The following warning complies with State of California law, Proposition 65.
HAZARDOUS GASES!
EXPOSURE TO FUEL SUBSTANCES OR BY-PRODUCTS OF INCOMPLETE FUEL COMBUSTION IS BELIEVED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS, OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.
Read this entire document before proceeding and keep for future reference.
death or serious injury.
or moderate injury. It is also used to alert against unsafe practices and hazards involving only
property damage.
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FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may
result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
— Do NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids or
combustible materials in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU 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.
— DO NOT RELY ON SMELL ALONE TO DETECT LEAKS. DUE TO
VARIOUS FACTORS, YOU MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SMELL FUEL
GASES.
• U.L. recognized fuel gas and CO detectors are recommended in all
applications, and their installation should be in accordance with the
manufacturer's recommendations and/or local laws, rules, regulations, or
customs.
— Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service
agency or the gas supplier.
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Important Fact: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends that users of gasburning appliances install carbon monoxide detectors as well as fire and smoke detectors, listed by
a nationally recognized agency (e.g. Underwriters Laboratories or International Approval Services) to
help alert dwelling occupants of the presence of fire, smoke, or unsafe levels of carbon monoxide.
EXPLOSION HAZARD
PROPANE GAS IS HEAVIER THAN AIR AND MAY COLLECT IN ANY LOW AREAS OR CONFINED SPACES.
IN ADDITION, ODORANT FADE MAY MAKE THE GAS UNDETECTABLE EXCEPT WITH A WARNING
DEVICE. IF THE GAS HEATING SYSTEM IS INSTALLED IN A BASEMENT, AN EXCAVATED AREA OR A
CONFINED SPACE, IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT A GAS SUPPLIER TO INSTALL A GAS
DETECTING WARNING DEVICE IN CASE OF A GAS LEAK. THE MANUFACTURER OF YOUR GAS HEATING
SYSTEM DOES NOT TEST ANY DETECTORS AND MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING ANY
BRAND OR TYPE OF DETECTOR.
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EXPLOSION HAZARD
DO NOT USE THIS UNIT IF ANY PART HAS BEEN UNDER WATER. A FLOOD DAMAGED UNIT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. ATTEMPTS TO USE THE GAS HEATING SYSTEM CAN RESULT IN FIRE OR
EXPLOSION. A QUALIFIED SERVICE AGENCY SHOULD BE CONTACTED TO INSPECT THE GAS HEATING SYSTEM AND TO REPLACE ALL GAS CONTROLS, CONTROL SYSTEM PARTS, ELECTRICAL PARTS
THAT HAVE BEEN WET OR THE GAS HEATING SYSTEM IF DEEMED NECESSARY.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH.
Safety Hazard
Sharp Edge Hazard. Be careful of sharp edges on equipment or any cuts made on sheet metal while installing
or servicing. Personal injury may result.
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Safety Features
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Your gas heating system is equipped with an automatic reset safety limit control to prevent overheating. When this control opens, it shuts down the heating electrical circuit until the unit cools
down sufficiently. Inadequate airflow may cause the unit to cycle on and off as the limit control
trips and automatically resets. If you suspect that the unit is cycling on its limit control, immediately
contact a qualified service technician for instructions.
EXPLOSION HAZARD
SHOULD OVERHEATING OCCUR, OR THE GAS SUPPLY FAIL TO SHUT OFF, SHUT OFF THE MANUAL GAS VALVE TO
THE GAS HEATING SYSTEM BEFORE SHUTTING OFF THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
IMPORTANT: Have your installer or servicer show you the location of the manual gas valve.
If flames from the burner are not properly drawn into the heat exchanger, a Flame Rollout Protection Control will open causing the gas heating system to shut off. The cause must be investigated
by a qualified service technician.
If the gas heating system is unable to exhaust combustion by-products properly, due to blocked flue
hood or other blockage, a pressure switch safety device will prohibit the gas heating system from
operating. The cause must be investigated by a qualified service technician.
Heating System Inspection
A periodic inspection of your gas heating system should be made by qualified service agency at
the start of each heating season. The gas heating system installation should be examined for the
following items:
1. All flue product carrying areas external to the gas heating system (i.e. chimney, vent connector)
are clear and free of obstruction.
2. The vent connector is in place, slopes upward and is physically sound without holes or excessive
corrosion.
3. The return air duct connection(s) is physically sound, is sealed to the gas heating system and
terminates outside the space containing the gas heating system.
4. The physical support of the gas heating system should be sound without sagging, cracks, gaps,
etc., around the base so as to provide a seal between the support and the base.
5. There are no obvious signs of deterioration of the
gas heating system.
6. Burner flames are in good condition without erratic
FLAME
flames. They should be bright blue flames extending up
to the heat exchanger section. See illustration.
In order for this unit to operate properly and safely, the gas
heating system needs air for both combustion and ventilation.
Accordingly, observe the area in which the gas heating system is installed. Check to make sure that all the air openings
are unobstructed. Likewise, insure that the spacing around
the gas heating system itself is not blocked or obstructed.
CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD
THE SYSTEM’S VENTING INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE FOLLOWED. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING,
OR DEATH.
Heating System Start Up
Your unit does not use a continuously burning pilot flame. Therefore, manually lighting your gas
heating system is not required. Your gas heating system has an automatic ignition system. This
feature makes it easy to start the heating cycle at the beginning of the heating season.
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BURN HAZARD
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MANUALLY LIGHT THE GAS HEATING SYSTEM. DO NOT TOUCH IGNITER, IT
IS EXTREMELY HOT. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE,
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
1. STOP! Read all safety information within this document.
2. Set the thermostat to lowest setting.
3. Turn off all electric power to the gas heating system.
4. Remove the front panel to gain access to the main gas valve (See Figure 1).
HAZARDOUS GASES HAZARD
UNIT MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH A BLOWER DOOR SWITCH WHICH CUTS POWER TO BLOWER AND
GAS VALVE CAUSING SHUTDOWN WHEN DOOR IS REMOVED. UNIT MUST NOT BE ALTERED TO
ALLOW OPERATION WITH THE BLOWER DOOR REMOVED. OPERATION WITH DOORS REMOVED
OR AJAR CAN PERMIT THE ESCAPE OF DANGEROUS FUMES. ALL PANELS MUST BE SECURELY
CLOSED AT ALL TIMES FOR SAFE OPERATION OF THE GAS HEATING SYSTEM. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
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Top View
1 Stage Gas
Heating System
Gas Valve
Gas Valve On / Off
On/Off Switch
Figure 1
Toggle Switch
5. Turn gas valve off by moving the toggle switch to OFF.
6. Wait five (5) minutes to clear any gas. If you then smell gas, STOP!, for your safety follow
the “What To Do If You Smell Gas” instructions on the front page. If you do not smell gas, go
to next step.
7. Turn gas valve on by moving the toggle switch to ON.
8. Replace the panel that you removed in Step 4 and make sure all other unit panels are
securely in place.
9. Turn on all electrical power to the gas heating system.
10. Set thermostat to desired temperature and the fan to AUTO. The gas heating system will
now operate automatically.
11. If the gas heating system will not operate, perform the steps under Heating System Shutdown, “To Turn Off Gas To Unit” and call your service technician or gas supplier.
Top View
2 Stage Gas
Heating System
Gas Valve
Insulating materials may be combustible. The gas heating system must be kept free and clear from insulating material.
Examine the area around the gas heating system for insulation after installation or when servicing is needed.
IMPORTANT: If the indoor air exceeds 60% relative humidity or simply feels uncomfortably
humid, it is recommended that the indoor fan only be used in the AUTO mode.
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