Indirect gas-fired furnace units come with a standalone furnace controller. The furnace control has a keypad and easy-to-read LCD display allowing users to adjust all set points, lockouts and delays. It includes a furnace-commissioning menu with preprogrammed steps through the furnace start-up. The controller monitors furnace operations for alarm conditions. The unit will record the alarm description, time, date, available temperatures and furnace status for the user. The furnace control also reserves a digital output for remote alarm indication.