Goodman AMVM960603BX, GMVM960603BX, GMVM960805CX, AMVM961005DX, GMVM961005DX Installation Instructions Manual

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NSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR

M

ODULATING

*MVM96 & *CVM96

GAS F

URNACE

(Type FSP CATEGORY IV Direct or Non Direct Vent Air Furnace)

Installer: Affix all manuals adjacent to the unit.

These furnaces comply with requirements em­bodied in the American National Standard / Na­tional Standard of Canada ANSI Z21.47·CSA-2.3
Gas Fired Central Furnaces.

RECOGNIZE THIS SYMBOL AS A SAFETY PRECAUTION.

ATTENTION INSTALLING PERSONNEL

As a professional installer you have an obligation to know the product better than the customer. This includes all

safety precautions and related items.

Prior to actual installation, thoroughly familiarize yourself with this Instruction Manual. Pay special attention to all

safety warnings. Often during installation or repair it is possible to place yourself in a position which is more

hazardous than when the unit is in operation.

Remember, it is your responsibility to install the product safely and to know it well enough to be able to instruct a

customer in its safe use.

Safety is a matter of common sense...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 practices. However, if

there is a direct conflict between existing practices and the content of this manual, the precautions listed here

take precedence.

*NOTE: Please contact your distributor

or our website for the applicable

Specification Sheet referred to in this manual.

IO-406E
05/13

5151 San Felipe Suite 500

Houston, TX 77056

www.goodmanmfg.com • www.amana-hac.com

© 2011 - 2013 Goodman Manufacturing Company, L.P.

T ABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS ...................................... 4

S

HIPPING INSPECTION............................................ 5

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LECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD)

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RECAUTIONS ....................................................... 5

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O THE INSTALLER ................................................ 5

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MPORTANT NOTE TO THE OWNER REGARDING

PRODUCT WARRANTY ......................................... 6

Product Description ............................................... 6

F

EATURES ............................................................ 6

Product Application ................................................ 7

Location Requirements & Considerations ......... 8

C

LEARANCES AND ACCESSIBILITY ............................ 9

E

XISTING FURNACE REMOVAL ................................9

T

HERMOSTAT LOCATION ........................................10

Combustion & Ventilation Air

Requirements .............................................. 10

Installation Positions ...........................................13

Horizontal Applications & Considerations .......14

F

URNACE SUSPENSION ........................................ 14

D

RAIN TRAP AND LINES ....................................... 14

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EVELING .......................................................... 14

A

LTERNATE ELECTRICAL AND

GAS LINE CONNECTIONS.................................. 14

D

RAIN PAN ........................................................ 14

F

REEZE PROTECTION...........................................14

Propane Gas/High Altitude Installations ........... 14

Vent/Flue Pipe & Combustion Air Pipe .............. 15

D

UAL CERTIFICATION: NON-DIRECT/DIRECT VENT ....15

M

ATERIALS AND JOINING METHODS ...................... 15

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ROPER VENT/FLUE AND COMBUSTION AIR

PIPING PRACTICES .......................................... 17

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ERMINATION LOCATIONS ..................................... 17

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PECIAL VENTING REQUIREMENTS FOR

INSTALLATIONS IN CANADA ................................ 19

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TANDARD FURNACE CONNECTIONS ................................ 19

C

OMBUSTION AIR PIPE .................................................19

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LTERNATE FURNACE CONNECTIONS ...............................20

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ON-DIRECT VENT (SINGLE PIPE) PIPING.......................21

D

IRECT VENT (DUAL PIPE) PIPING ................................. 22

V

ENT/INTAKE TERMINATIONS FOR

INSTALLATION OF MULTIPLE

DIRECT VENT FURNACES .................................. 23

C

ONCENTRIC VENT TERMINA TION ........................... 23

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IDE WALL VENT KIT ........................................... 24

Condensate Drain Lines & Drain Trap..................... 24

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TANDARD RIGHT OR LEFT SIDE

DRAIN HOSE CONNECTIONS .............................24

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PRIGHT INSTALLATIONS-TRAP

RIGHT SIDE ...............................................24

ON

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PRIGHT INST ALLA TIONS-TRAP

LEFT SIDE .................................................25

ON

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ORIZONTA L INSTALLATIONS .................................... 26

Electrical Connections............................................. 27

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IRING HARNESS ................................................. 28

115 V

OLT LINE CONNECTIONS ................................. 28

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UNCTION BOX RELOCATION ................................... 28

24 V

OLT THERMOSTA T WIRING ................................ 28

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INGLE-STAGE HEATING

THERMOSTAT APPLICATION ................................ 29

24 V

OLT DEHUMIDISTA T WIRING .............................. 30

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OSSIL FUEL APPLICA TIONS .................................... 30

L

INE VOLT AGE ACCESSORIES

(ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANER AND HUMIDIFIER) ..... 30

24 V

OLT HUMIDIFIER ............................................. 31

Gas Supply and Piping ............................................ 31

H

IGH ALTITUDE DERATE .......................................... 31

P

ROPANE GAS CONVERSION ................................... 31

G

AS PIPING CONNECTIONS ..................................... 31

P

ROPANE GAS TANKS AND PIPING ............................ 34

Circulating Air & Filters ........................................... 34

D

UCT WORK - AIR FLOW ....................................... 34

C

HECKING DUCT STA TIC ......................................... 35

B

OTTOM RETURN AIR OPENING

[UPFLOW MODELS] ........................................ 35

F

ILTERS - READ THIS SECTION

BEFORE INSTALLING THE RETURN AIR DUCT WORK ..... 36

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PRIGHT INSTALLA TIONS ......................................... 36

H

ORIZONTA L INSTALLATIONS .................................... 37

Startup Procedure & Adjustment ............................ 37

H

EA TING OPERATION WITH CTK01 THERMOSTAT

(COMMUNICATING)...........................................38

H

EATING OPERATION WITH

CTK02** & CTK03** THERMOSTAT

(MODULATING COMMUNICATING) ....................... 38

H

EAT ANTICIPATO R SETTING .................................. 38

C

ONDENSATE DRAIN TRAP PRIMING ...................... 38

F

URNACE OPERATION ..........................................38

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AS SUPPLY PRESSURE MEASUREMENT ............... 39

G

AS MANIFOLD PRESSURE MEASUREMENT ........... 40

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AS INPUT RATE MEASUREMENT

(NATURAL GAS ONLY).....................................40

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EMPERATURE RISE ............................................41

C

IRCULATOR BLOWER SPEEDS ................................ 41

B

LOWER HEA T OFF DELAY TIMINGS .......................... 43

ComfortNet™ System .............................................. 43

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VERVIEW .......................................................... 43

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IRFLOW CONSIDERA TIONS ..................................... 43

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T ABLE OF CONTENTS

DIP Switches ............................................................ 45

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ETWORK TROUBLESHOOTING .................................. 46

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YSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING .................................... 46

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AULT RECALL SEQUENCE ...................................... 46

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AULT CLEAR SEQUENCE: ...................................... 4 7

Normal Sequence of Operation ............................... 47

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OWER UP ......................................................... 47

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EA TING MODE .................................................... 47

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OOLING MODE.................................................... 48

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AN ONL Y MODE .................................................. 48

Operational Checks ................................................. 48

Safety Circuit Description........................................ 48

F

URNACE CONTROL BOARD .................................... 48

P

RIMARY LIMIT..................................................... 48

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UXILIARY LIMIT ................................................... 48

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OLLOUT LIMIT .................................................... 48

P

RESSURE SWITCHES ............................................ 49

F

LAME SENSOR.................................................... 49

Troubleshooting....................................................... 49

E

LECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) PRECAUTIONS ....... 49

D

IAGNOSTIC CHART............................................... 49

R

ESETTING FROM LOCKOUT .................................... 49

Maintenance ............................................................. 49

A

NNUAL INSPECTION .............................................. 50

F

ILTERS .............................................................. 50

B

URNERS ............................................................ 50

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NDUCED DRAFT AND CIRCULATOR BLOWERS ............... 50

C

ONDENSATE TRAP AND DRAIN SYSTEM

(QUALIFIED SERVICER ONLY) ............................... 50

F

LAME SENSOR (QUALIFIED SERVICER ONLY) ............. 50

Before Leaving an Installation ................................. 51

Repair and Replacement Parts ................................ 51

T roubleshooting Codes ........................................... 52

Wiring Diagram ........................................................ 58

Special Instructions for Products Installed

in the State of Massachusetts ........................ 59

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WARNING

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OODMANWILLNOTBERESPO NSIBLEFORANYINJURYORPROPERTY

DAMAGEARISINGFROMIMPROPERSERVICEORSERVICEPROCEDURES

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SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

Adhere to the following warnings and cautions when install­ing, adjusting, altering, servicing, or operating the furnace. T o
ensure proper installation and operation, thoroughly read this
manual for specifics pertaining to the installation and applica­tion of this product.

This furnace is manufactured for use with natural gas. It may
be field converted to operate on L.P. gas by using the appro­priate L.P. conversion kit listed in the PROPANE GAS/HIGH
ALTITUDE INST ALLATIONS section of this manual

Install this furnace only in a location and position as specified
in LOCATION REQUIREMENTS & CONSIDERATIONS sec-
tion and INST ALLATION POSITIONS section of this manual.

Provide adequate combustion and ventilation air to the fur­nace as specified in COMBUSTION & VENTILATION AIR

REQUIREMENTS section of this manual.

Combustion products must be discharged 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 commer­cially available soap solution made specifically for the detec­tion of leaks to check all connections, as specified in GAS
SUPPLY AND PIPING section of this manual.

Always install a furnace to operate within the furnace’s in­tended temperature-rise range with a duct system which has
external static pressure within the allowable range, as speci­fied on the furnace rating plate and OPERATIONAL CHECKS
section of these instructions.

When a furnace is installed so that supply ducts carry air
circulated by the furnace to areas outside the space contain­ing the furnace, the return air shall also be handled by duct(s)
sealed to the furnace casing and terminating outside the space
containing the furnace.

WARNING

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WHICHMAYCAUSESERIOUSILLNESSORDEATHANDWHICHARE
KNOWNTOTHESTATEOFCALIFORNIATOCAUSECANCER,BIRTH
DEFECTSOROTHERREPRODUCTIVEHARM

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EATINGUNITSHOULDNOTBEUTILIZEDWITHOUTREASONABLE

ROUT INE,INSPECTION,MAINTENANCEANDSUPERVISION

BUILDINGINWHICHANYSUCHDEVICEISLOCATEDWILLBEVACAN T

CARESHOULDBETAKENTHATSUCHDEVICEISROUT INELYINSPECTED

MAINTAINEDANDMONITORED.INTHEEVENTTHATTHEBUILDING

MAYBEEXPOSEDTOFREEZINGTEMPERATURESANDWILLBEVACAN T

ALLWATER‐BEARINGPIPESSHOULDBEDRAINED,THEBUILDINGSHOULD

BEPROPERLYWINTERIZED,ANDTHEWATERSOURCECLOSED.INTHE

EVENTTHATTHEBUILDINGMAYBEEXPOSEDTOFREEZING

TEMPERATURESANDWILLBEVACAN T,ANYHYDR ONICCOILUNITS

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A gas-fired furnace for installation in a residential garage must
be installed as specified in the LOCATION REQUIREMENTS
AND CONSIDERA TIONS section of this manual.

This furnace may be used as a construction site heater only if
certain conditions are met. These conditions are listed in the
PRODUCT APPLICATION section of this manual.

TO

PREVENTPOSSIBLEPROPERTYDAMAGE,PERSONALINJURYOR
DEATHDUETOELECTRICALSHOCK,THEFURNACEMUSTBELOCATEDTO
PROTECTTHEELECTRICALCOMPONENTSFROMWATER

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CARBON MONOX IDE POI SONING HAZARD

Spec ial Warnin g f o r In s t a l lat ion of Fur na c e or A ir Ha n dl i n g Un it s in
Enclosed Areas such as Garages, Utility Rooms or Parking Areas

Carbon monoxide prod uc ing devi ces (such as an autom obile, space
heater, g as water heater , etc.) should no t be operated in enclosed areas
such as unventilated garages, utility rooms or parking areas because of
the danger of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning resulting from the exhaust
emissio ns. If a furnace or air handler is instal led in an enclosed area such
as a garage, utility room or par king area and a carbo n monoxide producing
device is operated there in, there must be adequate, dire ct outside
ventilation.

This ventilation is necessary to avoid the danger of CO poisoning which
can occur if a carbon monoxide producing de vi ce continues to operate in
the enclosed area. Carb on monoxide em issions can be (re)circulated
through out the structure if the furnace or air handler is operating in any
mode.

CO can cause serious illness including permanent brain damage or death.

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WARNING

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HOULDOVERHEAT INGOCCURORTHEGASSUPPLYFAILTOSHUTOFF
TURNOFFTHEMANUALGASSHUTOFFVALVEEXTERNALTOTHE
FURNACEBEFORETURNINGOFFTHEELECTRICALSUPPLY

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OSSIBLEPROPERTYDAMAGE,PERSONALINJURYORDEATHDUETO

FIRE,EXPLOSION,SMOKE,SOOT,COND E NSATION,ELECTRICALSHOCK

ORCARBO NMONOXIDEMAYRESU LTFROMIMPROPERINSTALLATION

REPAIROPERATION,ORMAINTENANCEOFTHISPRODUCT

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SHIPPING INSPECTION

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

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

• Original paid freight bill or indemnity in lieu thereof.

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

• 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 damage
and for a thorough investigation of each claim. The distributor or
manufacturer will not accept claims from dealers for transportation
damage.

ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) PRECAUTIONS

NOTE: Discharge body’s static electricity before touching unit.

An electrostatic discharge can adversely affect electrical compo­nents.

Use the following precautions during furnace installation and ser­vicing to protect the integrated control module from damage. By
putting the furnace, the control, and the person at the same elec­trostatic potential, these steps will help avoid exposing 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.

TO THE INSTALLER

Before installing this unit, please read this manual thoroughly to
familiarize yourself with specific items which must be adhered to,
including but not limited to: unit maximum external static pres­sure, gas pressures, BTU input rating, proper electrical connec­tions, circulating air temperature rise, minimum or maximum CFM,
and motor speed connections.

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IMPORTANT NOTE TO THE OWNER REGARDING PRODUCT WAR-

RANTY

Y our 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 (877­254-4729) to obtain a copy .

T o receive the Lifetime Heat Exchanger Limited Warranty (good
for as long as you own your home) and the 10-year Parts
Limited Warranty , online registration must be completed within
60 days of installation. Online registration is not required in
California or Quebec. Complete warranty details are available
from your local dealer or, for Goodman
www.goodmanmfg.com, and for Amana® brand products, visit
www.amana-hac.com.

To register your Goodman
www.goodmanmfg.com and click “W arranty Registration”. Com­plete the registration as prompted.

T o register your Amana® brand unit, go to www .amana-hac.com
and click on “Warranty Registration”. Complete the registra­tion as prompted.

Product limited warranty certificates for models currently in pro­duction can be viewed at www.goodmanmfg or www.amana­hac.com. If your model is not currently in production or does not
appear on the website, please contact your installing contractor or
contact customer service at (877-254-4729) to obtain a copy of
your warranty certificate.

Each product overview page contains a Product Warranty link; by
clicking on it you will be able to view the limited warranty coverage
for that specific product. T o view warranty registration information,
click on the Product Warranty text on the left navigation panel on
the home page of each website. The Online Product Registration
pages are located in this same section.

WARNING

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However, this reduces the benefit s of the ComfortNet system as
the enhancements will only apply to the furnace.

The modulating furnace operation is based off of negative pres­sure created by the draft inducer . The furnace control board
receives commands from the room thermostat. The furnace
control board then controls the RPM of the (3 phase) inducer
by varying the frequency and voltage to the inducer . This is
known as variable frequency drive (VFD). The inducer , pres­sure switches, and gas valve are linked by pneumatic tubing.
The gas valve modulates based on this negative pressure.

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BLOWER COMPARTMENT BURNER COMPARTMENT

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FIRE,DONOTINSTALLTHISFURNACEINAMOBILEHOME,TRAILER,OR
RECREATIONALVEHICLE

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RODUCT DESCRIPTION

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FEATURES

This furnace is a part of the ComfortNet™ family of products. The
CTK0* thermostat kit allows this furnace to be installed as part of
a digitally communicating system. The ComfortNet system pro­vides automatic airflow configuration, enhanced setup features,
and enhanced diagnostics. It also reduces the number of thermo­stat wires to a maximum of four. It may be also installed as p art of
a non-communicating system using a standard 24 V AC thermo­stat.

This product may be installed with the ComfortNet thermostat and
a non-ComfortNet compatible single stage air conditioning unit.

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BLOWER COMPARTMENT

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1 Gas V alve
2 Gas Line Entrance (Alternate)
3 Pressure Switch(es)
4 Gas Manifold
5 Combustion Air Intake Connection
6 Hot Surface Igniter
7 Rollout Limit
8 Burners

9 Flame Sensor
10 Flue Pipe Connection
11 Flue Pipe
12 Primary Limit
13 Gas Line Entrance
14 Flue Pipe Connection (Alternate)
15 Rubber Elbow
16 Variable-Speed Induced Draft Blower
17 Electrical Connection Inlets (Alternate)
18 Coil Front Cover Pressure Tap
19 Coil Front Cover Drain Port
20 Drain Line Penetrations
21 Drain Trap
22 Blower Door Interlock Switch
23 Inductor (Not All Models)
24 Two-Stage Integrated Control Module

(with fuse and diagnostic LED)
25 24 Volt Thermostat Connections
26 Transformer (40 VA)
27 ECM Variable Speed Circulator Blower
28 Auxiliary Limit
29 Junction Box
30 Electrical Connection Inlets
31 Coil Front Cover
32 Combustion Air Inlet Pipe (*CVM96 only)
33 "H" Fitting

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RODUCT APPLICA TION

This furnace is primarily designed for residential home-heating ap­plications. It is NOT designed or certified for use in mobile homes,
trailers or recreational vehicles. Neither is it designed or certified
for outdoor applications. The furnace must be installed indoors
(i.e., attic space, crawl space, or garage area provided the garage
area is enclosed with an operating door).

This furnace can be used in the following non-industrial commer­cial applications:

Schools, Office buildings, Churches, Retail stores,

Nursing homes, Hotels/motels, Common or office areas

In such applications, the furnace must be installed with the follow­ing stipulations:

• It must be installed per the installation instructions
provided and per local and national codes.

• It must be installed indoors in a building constructed on
site.

• It must be part of a ducted system and not used in a free
air delivery application.

• It must not be used as a “make-up” air unit.

• It must be installed as a two-pipe system.

• All other warranty exclusions and restrictions apply This
furnace is an ETL dual-certified appliance and is
appropriate for use with natural or propane gas (NOTE: If
using propane, a propane conversion kit is required).

Dual certification means that the combustion air inlet pipe is OP­TIONAL and the furnace can be vented as a:

Non-direct vent (single pipe) central forced air furnace in
which combustion air is taken from the installation area
or from air ducted from the outside or ,

Direct vent (dual pipe) central forced air furnace in which
all combustion air supplied directly to the furnace burners
through a special air intake system outlined in these
instructions.

This furnace may be used as a construction site heater ONL Y if
all of the following conditions are met:

• The vent system is permanently installed per these
installation instructions.

• A room thermostat is used to control the furnace. Fixed
jumpers that provide continuous heating CANNOT be
used and can cause long term equipment damage.

• Return air ducts are provided and sealed to the furnace.

• A return air temperature range between 60ºF (16ºC) and
80ºF (27ºC) is maintained.

• Air filters are installed in the system and maintained during
construction replaced as appropriate during construction,
and upon completion of construction.

• The input rate and temperature rise are set per the furnace
rating plate.

• 100% outside air is provided for combustion air
requirements during construction. T emporary ducting can
be used.

NOTE: Do not connect the temporary duct directly to the
furnace. The duct must be sized for adequate combustion
and ventilation in accordance with the latest edition of
the National Fuel Gas Code NFP A 54/ANSI Z223.1 or
CAN/CSA B149.1 Installation Codes.

• The furnace heat exchanger , components, duct system,
air filters and evaporator coils are thoroughly cleaned
following final construction clean up.

• All furnace operating conditions (including ignition, input
rate, temperature rise and venting) are verified according
to these installation instructions.

NOTE: The Commonwealth of Massachusetts requires that the
following additional requirements must also be met:

• Gas furnaces must be installed by a licensed plumber or
gas fitter.

• A T -handle gas cock must be used.

• If the unit is to be installed in an attic, the passageway to
and the service area around the unit must have flooring.

To ensure proper furnace operation, install, operate and
maintain the furnace in accordance with these installation
and operation instructions, all local building codes and or­dinances. In their absence, follow the latest edition of the Na-

tional Fuel Gas Code (NFP A 54/ANSI Z223.1), and/or CAN/CSA

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B149.1 Installation Codes, local plumbing or waste water codes,
and other applicable codes.

A copy of the National Fuel Gas Code (NFP A 54/ANSI Z223.1)

can be obtained from any of the following:

American National Standards Institute

1430 Broadway

New Y ork, NY 10018

National Fire Protection Association

1 Batterymarch Park

Quincy , MA 02269

CSA International

8501 East Pleasant V alley

Cleveland, OH 44131

The rated heating capacity of the furnace should be greater than or
equal to the total heat loss of the area to be heated. The total heat
loss should be calculated by an approved method or in accor­dance with “ASHRAE Guide” or “Manual J-Load Calculations” pub­lished by the Air Conditioning Contractors of America.

A copy of the CAN/CSA B149.1 Installation Codes can also be

obtained from:

CSA International

178 Rexdale Boulevard

Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada M9W 1R3

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OCATION REQUIREMENTS

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Follow the instructions listed below and the guidelines provided in
the Combustion and Ventilation Air Requirements section when
selecting a furnace location.

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• Centrally locate the furnace with respect to the proposed
or existing air distribution system.

• Ensure the temperature of the return air entering the
furnace is between 55°F and 100°F when the furnace is
heating.

• Provide provisions for venting combustion products
outdoors through a proper venting system. Special
consideration should be given to vent/flue pipe routing
and combustion air intake pipe when applicable. Refer
to V ent/Flue Pipe and Combustion Air Pipe -T ermination
Locations for appropriate termination locations and to
determine if the piping system from furnace to termination
can be accomplished within the guidelines given. NOTE:
The length of flue and/or combustion air piping can be a
limiting factor in the location of the furnace.

• Locate the furnace so condensate flows downwards to
the drain. Do not locate the furnace or its condensate
drainage system in any area subject to below freezing
temperatures without proper freeze protection. Refer to
Condensate Drain Lines and T rap for further details.

• Ensure adequate combustion air is available for the
furnace. Improper or insufficient combustion air can
expose building occupants to gas combustion products
that could include carbon monoxide. Refer to

Combustion and Ventilation Air Requirements.

• Set the furnace on a level floor to enable proper
condensate drainage. If the floor becomes wet or damp
at times, place the furnace above the floor on a concrete
base sized approximately 1-1/2" larger than the base of
the furnace. Refer to the Horizontal Applications and
Considerations for leveling of horizontal furnaces.

• Ensure upflow or horizontal furnaces are not installed
directly on carpeting, or any other combustible material.
The only combustible material allowed is wood.

• A special accessory subbase must be used for upright
counterflow unit installations over any combustible
material (including wood). Refer to subbase instructions
for installation details. (NOTE: A subbase will not be
required if an air conditioning coil is located beneath the
furnace between the supply air opening and the
combustible floor.

• Exposure to contaminated combustion air will result in
safety and performance-related problems. Do not install
the furnace where the combustion air is exposed to the
following substances:

permanent wave solutions
chlorinated waxes or cleaners
chlorine-based swimming pool chemicals
water softening chemicals
deicing salts or chemicals
carbon tetrachloride
halogen type refrigerants
cleaning solutions (such as perchloroethylene)
printing inks
paint removers
varnishes
hydrochloric acid
cements and glues
antistatic fabric softeners for clothes dryers
and masonry acid washing materials

• Isolate a non-direct furnace from an area contaminated
by any of the above substances. This protects the
non-direct vent furnace from airborne contaminants. T o
ensure that the enclosed non-direct vent furnace has an
adequate supply of combustion air, air must be ducted
in from a nearby uncontaminated room or from outdoors.
Refer to the Combustion and Ventilation Air Requirements
for details.

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• If the furnace is used in connection with a cooling
unit, install the furnace upstream or in parallel with
the cooling coil. Premature heat exchanger failure
will result if the cooling coil is placed upstream of the
furnace.

For vertical (upflow or downflow) applications, the
minimum cooling coil width shall not be less than
furnace width minus 1”. Additionally , a coil inst alled
above an upflow furnace or under a counterflow furnace
may be the same width as the furnace or may be one
size larger than the furnace. Example: a “C” width

coil may be installed with a “B” width furnace.

For upflow applications, the front of the coil and furnace
must face the same direction.

• If the furnace is installed in a residential garage, position
the furnace so that the burners and ignition source are
located not less than 18 inches (457 mm) above the
floor. Protect the furnace from physical damage by
vehicles.

• If the furnace is installed horizontally , ensure the access
doors are not on the “up/top” or “down/bottom” side of the
furnace.

• Do not connect this furnace to a chimney flue that serves
a separate appliance designed to burn solid fuel.

• On Counterflow Installations, the air conditioning coil must
be downstream on the supply (positive) side of the furnace
heat exchanger.

• Counterflow Installation over a noncombustible floor.
Before setting the furnace over the plenum opening, ensure
the surface around the opening is smooth and level. A
tight seal should be made between the furnace base and
floor by using a silicone rubber caulking compound or
cement grout.

• Counterflow Installation over a combustible floor. If
installation over a combustible floor becomes necessary ,
use an accessory subbase (see Specification Sheet
applicable for your model for details.) A special accessory
subbase must be used for upright counterflow unit
installations over any combustible material including wood.
Refer to subbase instructions for installation details. Follow
the instructions with the subbase for proper installation.
Do not install the furnace directly on carpeting, tile, or
other combustible material other than wood flooring.
(NOTE: The subbase will not be required if an air
conditioning coil is installed between the supply air
opening on the furnace and the floor.)

CLEARANCES AND ACCESSIBILITY

• In all cases, accessibility clearance must take precedence over
clearances from the enclosure where accessibility clearances

are greater.

*CVM96* MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUST IBLE MATERIALS

(INCHES)

POSITION SIDES REAR FRONT BOTTOM FLUE TOP

Downflow 0" 0" 3" NC 0" 1"

Horizontal 6" 0" 3" C 0" 6"

C = If placed on combustible floor, floor MUS T be wood only.
NC = For installation on non-combustible floors only. A combustible subbase
must be used for installations on combustible flooring.

NOTES:

• For servicing or cleaning, a 24” front clearance is required.

• Unit connections (electrical, flue and drain) may necessitate
greater clearances than the minimum clearances listed above.

• In all cases, accessibility clearance must take precedence over
clearances from the enclosure where accessibility clearances

are greater.

Installations must adhere to the clearances to combustible mate­rials to which this furnace has been design certified. The minimum
clearance information for this furnace is provided on the unit’s clear­ance label. These clearances must be permanently maintained.
Clearances must also accommodate an installation’s gas, electri­cal, and drain trap and drain line connections. NOTE: In addition
to the required clearances to combustible materials, a minimum of
24 inches service clearance must be available in front of the unit.

TOP

TOP

SIDE SIDE SIDE

BOTTOM

BOTTOM

Upflow Counterflow Horizontal

EXISTING FURNACE REMOVAL

NOTE: When an existing furnace is removed from a venting sys-

tem serving other appliances, the venting system may be too large
to properly vent the remaining attached appliances.

The following vent testing procedure is reproduced from the Ameri-

can National Standard/National Standard of Canada for Gas­Fired Central Furnaces ANSI Z21.4, CSA-2.3 latest edition
Section 1.23.1.

The following steps shall be followed with each appliance con­nected to the venting system placed in operation, while any other
appliances connected to the venting system are not in operation:

*MVM96* MI NIMUM CLEARAN CE TO CO MBU STIBLE MATERIALS

(INCHES)

POSITION SIDES REAR FRONT BOTTOM FLUE TOP

Upflow 0" 0" 3" C 0" 1"

Horizontal 6" 0" 3" C 0" 6"

C = If placed on combustible floor, floor M UST be wood only.

NOTES:

• For servicing or cleaning, a 24” front clearance is required.

• Unit connections (electrical, flue and drain) may necessitate
greater clearances than the minimum clearances listed above.

1. Seal any unused openings in the venting system;

2. Inspect the venting system for proper size and horizon­tal pitch, as required by the National Fuel Gas Code,
ANSI Z223.1 or the Natural Gas and Propane Installa­tion Code, CSA B149.1-05 and these instructions. De­termine that there is no blockage or restriction, leak­age, corrosion and other deficiencies which could cause
an unsafe condition.

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3. As far as practical, close all building doors and win­dows and all doors between the space in which the
appliance(s) connected to the venting system are lo­cated and other spaces of the building.

4. Close fireplace dampers.

5. Turn on clothes dryers and any appliance not connected
to the venting system. Turn on any exhaust fans, such
as range hoods and bathroom exhausts, so they shall
operate at maximum speed. Do not operate a summer
exhaust fan.

6. Follow the lighting instructions. Place the appliance being
inspected in operation. Adjust thermost at so appliance
shall operate continuously .

7. Test for spillage from draft hood appliances at the draft
hood relief opening after 5 minutes of main burner op­eration. Use the flame of a match or candle.

8. If improper venting is observed during any of the above
tests, the venting system must be corrected in accor­dance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/
NFP A 54 and/or National Gas and Prop ane Installation
Code CSA B149.1-05.

9. After it has been determined that each appliance con­nected to the venting system properly vents when tested
as outlined above, return doors, windows, exhaust fans,
fireplace dampers and any other gas burning appliance
to their previous conditions of use.

If resizing is required on any portion of the venting system, use
the appropriate table in Appendix G in the latest edition of the
National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 and/or CSA B149.1-05
Installation Codes.

THERMOSTAT 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 may be influ­enced by any of the following:

• Drafts, or dead spots behind doors, in corners, or under
cabinets.

• Hot or cold air from registers.

• Radiant heat from the sun.

• Light fixtures or other appliances.

• Radiant heat from a fireplace.

• Concealed hot or cold water pipes, or chimneys.

• Unconditioned areas behind the thermostat, such as
an outside wall.

Consult the instructions packaged with the thermostat for

mounting instructions and further precautions.

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ENTILA TION AIR REQUIREMENTS

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Improved construction and additional insulation in buildings have
reduced heat loss by reducing air infiltration and escape around
doors and windows. These changes have helped in reducing
heating/cooling costs but have created a problem supplying com­bustion and ventilation air for gas fired and other fuel burning
appliances. Appliances that pull air out of the house (clothes
dryers, exhaust fans, fireplaces, etc.) increase the problem by
starving appliances of air.

House depressurization can cause back drafting or improper com­bustion of gas-fired appliances, thereby exposing building occu­pants to gas combustion products that could include carbon mon­oxide.

When the furnace is installed as a direct vent (2-pipe system)
furnace, no special provisions for air for combustion are re­quired. However, if this furnace is to be installed in the same
space with other gas appliances, such as a water heater , ensure
there is an adequate supply of combustion and ventilation air for
the other appliances. Refer to the latest edition of the National
Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1 or CAN/CSA B149 Instal­lation Codes or applicable provisions of the local building codes
for determining the combustion air requirements for the appli­ances.

Most homes will require outside air be supplied to the furnace
area by means of ventilation grilles or ducts connecting directly
to the outdoors or spaces open to the outdoors such as attics or
crawl spaces.

The following information on air for combustion and ventilation is
reproduced from the National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54/ANSI

Z223.1 Section 9.3.

9.3* Air for Combustion and Ventilation.

9.3.1 General.

9.3.1.1 Air for combustion, ventilation, and dilution of flue gases for

appliances installed in buildings shall be obtained by application of one of
the methods covered in 9.3.2 through 9.3.6. Where the requirements of

9.3.2 are not met, outdoor air shall be introduced in accordance with meth­ods covered in 9.3.3 through 9.3.6.

Exception No. 1: This provision shall not apply to direct vent appliances.

9.3.1.2 Appliances of other than natural draft design and other than Cat­egory 1 vented appliances shall be provided with combustion, ventilation,
and dilution air in accordance with the appliance manufacturer’s instruc­tions.

9.3.1.3 Appliances shall be located so as not to interfere with proper
circulation of combustion, ventilation, and dilution air.

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9.3.1.4 Where used, a draft hood or a barometric draft regulator shall be
installed in the same room or enclosure as the appliance served so as to
prevent any difference in pressure between the hood or regulator and the
combustion air supply.

9.3.1.5 Makeup air requirements for the operation of exhaust fans, kitchen
ventilation systems, clothes dryers, and fireplaces shall be considered in
determining the adequacy of a space to provide combustion air require­ments.

9.3.2 Indoor Combustion Air. The required volume of indoor air shall be
determined in accordance with the method in 9.3.2.1 or 9.3.2.2 except that
where the air infiltration rate is known to be less than 0.40 ACH, the
method in 9.3.2.2 shall be used. The total required volume shall be the sum
of the required volume calculated for all appliances located within the
space. Rooms communicating directly with the space in which the appli­ances are installed through openings not furnished with doors, and through
combustion air openings sized and located in accordance with 9.3.2.3, are
considered a part of the required volume.

9.3.2.1* Standard Method. The minimum required volume shall be 50 ft

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per 1,000/Btu/hour (4.8m3/kW).

9.3.2.2* Known Air Infiltration Rate Method. Where the air infiltration
rate of a structure is known, the minimum required volume shall be deter­mined as follows:
(1) For appliances other than fan-assisted, calculate using the following

equation:
Required Volume

> ________ _________

other

(2) For fan-assisted appliances, calculate using the following equation:

Required Volume

> ________ _________

fan

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21 ft

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other

ACH 1000 Btu/hr

3

15 ft

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fan

ACH 1000 Btu/hr

where:

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= all appliances other than fan-assisted input in Btu per hour

other

= fan-assisted appliances input in Btu per hour

fan

ACH = air change per hour (percent of volume of space exchanged

per hour, expressed as a decimal)

Figure A.9.2.3.3.(1) All Combustion Air from Adjacent

Indoor Spaces through Indoor Combustion Air Openings.

(2) Combining spaces in different stories. The volumes of spaces in dif-

ferent stories shall be considered as communicating spaces where such
spaces are connected by one or more openings in doors or floors
having a total minimum free area of 2 in.2/1000 Btu/hr (4400 mm2/kW)
of total input rating of all appliances.

9.3.3 Outdoor Combustion Air. Outdoor combustion air shall be pro­vided through opening(s) to the outdoors in accordance with the methods
in 9.3.3.1 or 9.3.3.2. The minimum dimension of air openings shall not be
less than 3 in. (80 mm).

9.3.3.1 Two Permanent Openings Method. Two permanent openings,
one commencing within 12 in. (300 mm) of the top and one commencing
within 12 in. (300 mm) of the bottom, of the enclosure shall be provided.
The openings shall communicate directly, or by ducts, with the outdoors
or spaces that freely communicate with the outdoors, as follows:

(1)*Where directly communicating with the outdoors or where communi-

cating to the outdoors through vertical ducts, each opening shall have
a minimum free area of 1 in.2/4000 Btu/hr (550 min2/kW) of total input
rating of all appliances in the enclosure. [See Figure A.9.3.3.1(1)(a)

and Figure A.9.3.3.1(1)(b).]

(3) For purposes of this calculation, an infiltration rate greater than 0.60

ACH shall not be used in the equations in 9.3.2.2(1) and 9.3.2.2(2).

9.3.2.3 Indoor Opening Size and Location. Openings used to connect
indoor spaces shall be sized and located in accordance with the following:

(1)*Combining spaces on the same story . Each opening shall have a mini-

mum free area of 1 in.2/1000Btu/hr (2200 mm2/kW) of the total input
rating of all appliances in the space but not less than 100 in.2 (0.60m2).
One opening shall commence within 12 in. (300 mm) of the top, and
one opening shall commence within 12 in. (300 mm) of the bottom, of
the enclosure [see Figure A.9.3.2.3(1)]. The minimum dimension of
air openings shall be not less than 3 in. (80 mm).

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Figure A.9.3.3.1(1)(a) All Combustion Air From Outdoors -

Inlet Air from Ventilated Crawl Space and Outlet Air

to Ventilated Attic.

Figure A.9.3.3.1(1)(b) All Combustion Air
From Outdoors through Ventilated Attic.

(2)* Where communicating with the outdoors through horizontal ducts,

each opening shall have a minimum free area of 1 in.2/2000 Btu/hr
(1100 min2/kW) of total input rating of all appliances in the enclosure.

[See Figure A.9.3.3.1(2).]

Figure A.9.3.3.1(2) All Combustion Air From Outdoors

through Horizontal Ducts.

9.3.3.2* One Permanent Opening Method. One permanent openings,

commencing within 12 in. (300 mm) of the top of the enclosure, shall be
provided. The appliance shall have clearances of at least 1 in. (25 mm)
from the sides and back and 6 in. (150 mm) from the front of the appliance.
The opening shall directly communicate with the outdoors or shall com­municate through a vertical or horizontal duct to the outdoors or spaces
that freely communicate with the outdoors (see Figure A.9.3.3.2) and shall
have a minimum free area of the following:
(1) 1 in.

2

/3000 Btu/hr (700 mm2 per kW) of the total input rating of all

appliances located in the enclosure, and

(2) Not less than the sum of the areas of all vent connectors in the space.

Figure A.9.3.3.2 All Combustion Air

From Outdoors through Single Combustion Air Opening.

9.3.4 Combination Indoor and Outdoor Combustion Air. The use of a

combination of indoor and outdoor combustion air shall be in accordance
with (1) through (3) (see example calculation in Annex J]:

(1) Indoor Openings: Where used, openings connecting the interior spaces

shall comply with 9.3.2.3.

(2) Outdoor Opening(s) Location. Outdoor opening(s) shall be located in

accordance with 9.3.3.

(3) Outdoor Opening(s) Size. The outdoor opening(s) size shall be calcu-

lated in accordance with the following:

(a) The ratio of the interior spaces shall be the available volume of

all communicating spaces divided by the required volume.

(b) The outdoor size reduction factor shall be 1 minus the ratio of

interior spaces.

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(c) The minimum size of outdoor opening(s) shall be the full size of

outdoor opening(s) calculated in accordance with 9.3.3, multi­plied by the reduction factor. The minimum dimension of air
openings shall not be less than 3 in. (80 mm).

9.3.8.5 Ducts shall not be screened where terminating in an attic space.

9.3.8.6 Horizontal upper combustion air ducts shall not slope downward

toward the source of combustion air.

9.3.5 Engineered Installations. Engineered combustion air installations
shall provide an adequate supply of combustion, ventilation, and dilution
air and shall be approved by the authority having jurisdiction.

9.3.6 Mechanical Combustion Air Supply. Where all combustion air is
provided by a mechanical air supply system, the combustion air shall be
supplied form outdoors at the minimum rate of 0.35 ft
hr (0.034 m

9.3.6.1 Where exhaust fans are installed, additional air shall be provided to
replace the exhausted air.

9.3.6.2 Each of the appliances served shall be interlocked to the mechanical
air supply system to prevent main burner operation where the mechanical
air supply system is not in operation.

9.3.6.3 Where combustion air is provided by the building’s mechanical
ventilation system, the system shall provide the specified combustion air
rate in addition to the required ventilation air.

9.3.7 Louvers, Grilles, and Screens.

9.3.7.1 Louvers and Grilles. The required size of openings for combus-

tion, ventilation, and dilution air shall be based on the net free area of each
opening. Where the free area through a design of louver or grille or screen is
known, it shall be used in calculating the size opening required to provide
the free area specified. Where the louver and grille design and free area are
not known, it shall be assumed that wood louvers will have 25 percent free
area, and metal louvers and grilles will have 75 percent free area.
Nonmotorized louvers and grilles shall be fixed in the open position.

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/min per kW) for all appliances located within the space.

3

/min per 1000 Btu/

9.3.8.7 The remaining space surrounding a chimney liner, gas vent, special
gas vent, or plastic piping installed within a masonry, metal, or factory
built chimney shall not be used to supply combustion air.

Exception: Direct vent appliances designed for installation in a solid fuel­burning fireplace where installed in accordance with the manufacture’s
installation instructions.

9.3.8.8 Combustion air intake openings located on the exterior of the
building shall have the lowest side of the combustion air intake openings
located at least 12 in. (300 mm) vertically from the adjoining grade level.

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NST ALLA TION POSITIONS

A/GMVM96 models may be installed upflow or horizontally
with left or right side down. A/GCVM96 models may be in­stalled downflow or horizontally with left or right side down.

Do not install this furnace on its back. For upright upflow fur-
naces, return air ductwork may be attached to the side panel(s)
and/or basepan. For horizontal upflow furnaces, return air duct­work must be attached to the basepan. For both upright or
horizontal counterflow furnaces, return ductwork must be attached
to the basepan (top end of the blower compartment). NOTE:
Ductwork must never be attached to the back of the furnace.
Refer to “Recommended Installation Positions” figure for appro­priate installation positions, ductwork connections, and resulting
airflow arrangements.

9.3.7.2 Minimum Scree Mesh Size. Screens shall not be smaller than 1/
4 in. mesh.

9.3.7.3 Motorized Louvers. Motorized louvers shall be interlocked with
the appliance so they are proven in the full open position prior to main
burner ignition and during main burner operation. Means shall be provided
to prevent the main burner form igniting should the louver fail to open
during burner startup and to shut down the main burner if the louvers close
during burner operation.

9.3.8 Combustion Air Ducts. Combustion air ducts shall comply with

9.3.8.1 through 9.3.8.8.

9.3.8.1 Ducts shall be constructed of galvanized steel or a material having
equivalent corrosion resistance, strength, and rigidity.

Exception: Within dwellings units, unobstructed stud and joist spaces shall
not be prohibited from conveying combustion air, provided that not more
than one fireblock is removed.

9.3.8.2 Ducts shall terminate in an unobstructed space, allowing free move­ment of combustion air to the appliances.

9.3.8.3 Ducts shall serve a single space.

9.3.8.4 Ducts shall not serve both upper and lower combustion air open-

ings where both such openings are used. The separation between ducts
servicing upper and lower combustion air openings shall be maintained to
the source of combustion air.

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Recommended Installation Positions

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ORIZONT AL APPLICA TIONS

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ONSIDERA TIONS

When installing a furnace horizontally , additional consideration must
be given to the following:

FURNACE SUSPENSION

If suspending the furnace from rafters or joists, use 3/8" threaded
rod and 2”x2”x1/8” angle iron as shown in the following diagram.
The length of rod will depend on the application and the clearances
necessary .

If the furnace is installed in a crawl 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.

LEVELING

Leveling ensures proper condensate drainage from the heat ex­changer and induced draft blower . For proper flue pipe drainage,
the furnace must be level lengthwise from end to end. The furnace
should also be level from back to front or have a slight tilt with the
access doors downhill (approximately 3/4 inches) from the back
panel. The slight tilt allows the heat exchanger condensate, gen­erated in the recuperator coil, to flow forward to the recuperator coil
front cover.

ALTERNATE ELECTRICAL AND GAS LINE CONNECTIONS

This furnace has provisions allowing for electrical and gas line con­nections through either side panel. In horizontal applications the
connections can be made either through the “top” or “bottom” of
the furnace.

DRAIN PAN

A drain pan must be provided if the furnace is installed above a
conditioned area. The drain pan must cover the entire area under
the furnace (and air conditioning coil if applicable).

FREEZE PROTECTION

Refer to Horizontal Applications and Conditions - Drain T rap and
Lines.

2" 2" 3/8"

ANGLE IRON

XX

(3

PLACES

)

DRAIN TRAP AND LINES

In horizontal applications the condensate drain trap is secured to
the furnace side panel, suspending it below the furnace. A mini­mum clearance of 4 3/4 inches below the furnace must be pro­vided for the drain trap. Additionally, the appropriate downward
piping slope must be maintained from the drain trap to the drain
location. Refer to Condensate Drain T rap and Lines for further de­tails. If the drain trap and drain line will be exposed to temperatures
near or below freezing, adequate measures must be taken to pre­vent condensate from freezing.

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ROP ANE GAS/HIGH AL TITUDE INST ALLA TIONS

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This furnace is shipped from the factory configured for natural gas
up to 10,000 ft. altitude. Propane conversions require the proper
LP kit to compensate for the energy content difference be­tween natural and propane gas.

LP kits include a manifold assembly, including an LP gas
valve, orifices and LP burners.

Altitude Kit

Gas

Natural None

Propane LPKMOD*****

0-10,000

Orifice

#45

1.25MM

Manifold Pressure

Low Stage

High

(50% firing

Stage

1

3.5" w.c. 1" w.c. Non e

2

10.0" w.c. 2.6" w.c. None

rate)

Pressure

Switch

Change

NOTE:

In Canada, gas furnaces are only certified to 4500 feet .

1

Except 115,000 B TU: #43

2

Except 115,000 B TU: #55

For furnaces being converted to LP gas, it is strongly recom­mended that a LPLP03 kit also be installed. The use of this kit
will prevent the furnace from firing when the LP gas supply
pressure is too low to support proper combustion.

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Furnace Model LP K it

A/GMVM960603BX
A/GMVM960805CX
A/GMVM961005DX
A/GMVM961155DX
A/GCVM960604CX LPKMOD060CF
A/GCVM960805DX LPKMOD080CF
A/GCVM961005DX LPKMOD100CF

LPKMOD060UF
LPKMOD080UF
LPKMOD100UF
LPKMOD115UF

The indicated kits must be used to insure safe and proper furnace
operation. All conversions must be performed by a qualified in­staller, or service agency .

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ENT/FLUE PIPE

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OMBUSTION AIR PIPE

It is the responsibility of the installer to follow the manufacturers’
recommendations and to verify that all vent/flue piping and connec­tors are compatible with furnace flue products. Additionally, it is
the responsibility of the installer to ensure that all piping and con­nections possess adequate structural integrity and support to pre­vent flue pipe separation, shifting, or sagging during furnace opera­tion.

DUAL CERTIFICATION: NON-DIRECT/DIRECT VENT

This furnace is dual certified and may be installed as a non-direct
vent (single pipe) or direct vent (dual pipe) appliance. A non-direct
vent installation requires only a vent/flue pipe, while a direct vent
installation requires both a vent/flue pipe and a combustion air
intake pipe. Refer to the appropriate section for details concerning
piping size, length, number of elbows, furnace connections, and
terminations.

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A condensing gas furnace achieves its high level of efficiency by
extracting almost all of the heat from the products of combustion
and cooling them to the point where condensation takes place.
Because of the relatively low flue gas temperature and water con­densation requirements, PVC or ABS pipe is used as venting
material.

In addition to PVC and ABS pipe and fittings, Innoflue® by
Centrotherm Eco Systems and PolyPro® by M&G Duravent
are also approved vent and combustion air materials for instal­lations in the U.S.A. and Canada. Manufacturers Installation
instructions for these products must be followed. These prod­ucts have specific instructions for installing, joining and termi­nating. Do not mix materials or components of one manufac­turer with materials or components of another manufacturer .

All furnaces are built with 2" vent / intake pipe and connec­tors. For furnaces requiring installation of 3" pipe, the transi­tion from 2" to 3" should be done as close to the furnace as
practically possible.

This furnace must not be connected to T ype B, BW , or L vent or
vent connector, and must not be vented into any portion of a fac­tory built or masonry chimney except when used as a pathway for
PVC as described later in this section. Never common vent this
appliance with another appliance or use a vent which is used by a
solid fuel appliance.

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MATERIALS AND JOINING METHODS

Two- or three-inch nominal diameter PVC Schedule 40 pipe meet­ing ASTM D1785, PVC primer meeting ASTM F656, and PVC
solvent cement meeting ASTM D2564 specifications must be used.
Fittings must be DWV type fittings meeting ASTM D2665 and
ASTM D331 1. Carefully follow the pipe manufacturer’s instruc­tions for cutting, cleaning, and solvent cementing of PVC.

The use of Schedule 40 PVC or ABS cellular core (Foam Core)
plastic pipe is also acceptable as a flue/vent and intake pipe mate­rial. PVC primer meeting ASTM F656 and PVC solvent cement
meeting ASTM D2564 specifications must be used. Fittings must
be DWV type fittings meeting ASTM D2665 and ASTM D3311.
Carefully follow the manufactures instructions for cutting, cleaning
and solvent cementing of PVC.

For Canadian installations; all PVC pipe, fittings and joining
materials must be UL S636 listed.

As an alternative to PVC pipe, primer, solvent cement, and
fittings, ABS materials which are in compliance with the fol­lowing specifications may be used: Two-or-three-inch solid
wall ABS Schedule 40 pipe must meet ASTM D1527 and, if
used in Canada, must be CSA listed or, two-or-three-inch
cellular core ABS Schedule 40 pipe must meet ASTM F628
and, if used in Canada, must be CSA listed. Solvent cement
for ABS to ABS joints must meet ASTM D2235 and, if used in
Canada, must be CSA listed. The solvent cement for the PVC
to ABS transition joint must meet ASTM D3138. Fittings must
be DWV type fittings meeting ASTM D2661 and ASTM D331 1
and, if used in Canada, must be CSA listed. Carefully follow
the manufacturers’ instructions for cutting, cleaning, and sol­vent cementing PVC and/or ABS.

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DIRECT VENT TERMINAL CLEARANCES

A= Clearance above grade,

veranda, porch, deck or
balcony. (See 1.24.6-i(9)b.)

B= Clearance to window or

door that may b e opened.

C= Clearance to permanently

closed window.

D= Vertical clearance to ventilated soffit

located above the terminal within a
horizontal distance of 2 feet (61 cm)
from the center line of the terminal.

E= Clearance to unventilated soffit. * *
F= Clearance to outside corner. * *
G= Clearance to inside corner. * *
H= Clearance to each side of center

line exten ded ab o ve meter / regulator
assembly.

Canadian Installations

12 in. (30 cm) 12 in. (30 cm)

6 in. (15 cm) for appliances
10,000 Btuh (3 kW), 12 in. (30 cm) for
appliances > 10,000 Btuh (3 kW) and
100,000 Btuh (30 kW), 36 in. (91 cm)
for appliances > 100,000 Btuh (30
kW).

**

**

3 ft. (91 cm) within a height 15 ft.
(4.5 m) above the meter/regulator
assembly.

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U.S. Installations

6 in. (15 cm) for appliances
10,000 Btuh (3 kW), 9 in. (23 cm) for
appliances > 10,000 Btuh (3 kW) and
50,000 Btuh (15 kW), 12 in. (30 cm) for
appliances > 500,000 Btuh (15 kW).

*

2

V
X

I= Clearance to service

regulator vent outlet.

J= Clearance to nonmechanical air

supply inlet to building or the
combustion air inlet to any other
appliance.

K= Clearan ce to a mechanical

air supply inlet.

L= Clearance above paved sidewalk or

paved driveway located on public
property.

M= Clearance under veranda, porch,

deck or balcony.

1 In accordance with the current CSA B149.1, Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code.

2 In accordance with the current ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code.

† A vent shall not terminate directly above a sidewalk or paved driveway that is located between two single family dwellings and serves

both dwellings.

‡ Permitted only if veranda, porch, deck or balcony is fully open on a minimum of two sides beneath the floor.

* For clearances not specified in ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 or CSA B149.1, the following statement shall be included:

“Clearance in accordance with local installation codes and the requirements of the gas supplier and the manufacturer’s installation instruction.”

Canadian Installations

3 ft. (91 cm). *

6 in. (15 cm) for appliances 10,000
Btuh (3 kW), 12 in. (30 cm) for
appliances > 10,000 Btuh (3kW) and
100,000 Btuh (30 kW), 36 in. (91 cm)
for appliances > 100,000 Btuh (30 kW).

6 ft. (1.83 m) 3 ft. (91 cm) above if within

7 ft. (2.13m) † *

12 in. (30 cm) ‡ *

1

U.S. Installations

6 in. (15 cm) for appliances 10,000
Btuh (3 kW), 9 in. (23 cm) for
appliances > 10,000 Btuh (3kW) and
50,000 Btuh (15 kW), 12 in. (30 cm) for
appliances > 50,000 Btuh (15 kW).

10 ft. (3 m) horiz ontally.

2

OTHER THAN DIRECT VENT TERMINAL CLEARANCES

A= C learance above grade,

veranda, porch, deck or
balcony. (See 1.24.6-i(9)b.)

B= C learance to window or

door that may be opened.

C= Clearance to permanently

closed window.

D= Vertical clearance to ventilated soffit

located above the terminal within a
horizontal distance of 2 feet (61 cm)
from the center line of the terminal.

E= C learance to unventilated soffit. * *
F= Clearance to outside corner. * *
G= Clearance to inside corner. * *
H= Clearance to each side of center

line extended above meter/regulator
assembly.

Canadian Installations

12 in. (30 cm) 12 in. ( 30 cm )

6 in. (15 cm) for appliances
10,000 Btuh (3 kW), 12 in. (30 cm) for
appliances > 10,000 Btuh (3 kW) and
100,000 Btuh (30 kW), 36 in. (91 cm)
for appliances > 100,000 Btuh (30
kW).

**

**

3 ft. (91 cm) within a height 15 ft.
(4.5 m) above the meter/regulator
assembly.

1

U.S. Installations

4 ft. (1.2 m) below or to side of
opening; 1 ft. (300 m) above opening.

*

2

I= Clearance to sevice

regulator vent outlet.

J= Clearance to nonmechanical air

supply inlet to building or the
combustion air inlet to any other
appliance.

K= Clearance to a mechanical

air supply inlet.

L= Clearance above paved sidewalk or

paved driveway located on public
property.

M= Clearance under veranda, porch,

deck or balcony.

1 In accordance with the current CSA B149.1, Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code.

2 In accordance with the current ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code.

† A vent shall not terminate directly above a sidewalk or paveable driveway that is located between two single family dwellings and serves

both dwelling.

‡ Permitted only if veranda, porch, deck or balcony is fully open on a minimum of two sides beneath the floor.

* For clearances not specified in ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 or CSA B149.1, the following statement shall be included:

“Clearance in accordance with local installation codes and the requirements of the gas supplier and the manufacturer’s installation instruction.”

Canadian Installations

3 ft. (91 cm). *

6 in. (15 cm) for appliances 10,000
Btuh (3 kW), 12 in. (30 cm) for
appliances > 10,000 Btuh (3kW) and
100,000 Btuh (30 kW), 36 in. (91 cm)
for appliances > 100,000 Btuh (30 kW).

6 ft. (1.83 m) 3 ft. (91 cm) above if within

7 ft. (2.13m) † 7 ft. (2.13m)

12 in. (30 cm) ‡ *

1

U.S. Installations

4 ft. (1.2 m) below or to side of
opening; 1 ft. (300 m) above opening.

10 ft. (3 m) horizontally.

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2

All 90° elbows must be medium radius (1/4 bend DWV) or long
radius (Long sweep 1/4 bend DWV) types conforming to ASTM
D331 1. A medium radius (1/4 bend DWV) elbow measures 3 1/
16” minimum from the plane of one opening to the centerline of the
other opening for 2” diameter pipe, and 4 9/16” minimum for 3”
pipe.

The use of two short radius 45 degree elbows is permitted to
provide clearance to refrigerant piping above the furnace.

PROPER VENT/FLUE AND COMBUSTION AIR PIPING PRACTICES

Adhere to these instructions to ensure safe and proper furnace
performance. The length, diameter , and number of elbows of the
vent/flue pipe and combustion air pipe (when applicable) affects
the performance of the furnace and must be carefully sized. All
piping must be installed in accordance with local codes and these
instructions.

Piping must be adequately secured and supported to prohibit sag­ging, joint separation, and/or detachment from the furnace. Hori­zontal runs of vent/flue and combustion air piping must be prop­erly supported. PVC pipe supports must be no more than 5'
apart. For ABS pipe, supports must be no more than 3' apart.
Horizontal pipe runs must maintain a 1/4 inch per foot downward
slope, back towards the furnace, to properly return condensate to
the furnace’s drain system.

PREFERRED

ACCEPTABLE

TRANSITION NO LESS
THAN 45 DEGREES TO
HORIZONTAL PLANE TO
AVOID CREATING A W ATER
TRAP IN VENT PIPING.

NO TRANSI TION ON
HORIZONTAL PL ANE,
THIS CREATES A
WATER TRAP AND
RESTRICTS FLUE
GASES

Precautions should be taken to prevent condensate from freezing
inside the vent/flue pipe and/or at the vent/flue pipe termination. All
vent/flue piping exposed to temperatures below 35°F for extended
periods of time must be insulated with 1/2” thick closed cell foam.
Also, all vent/flue piping exposed outdoors in excess of the termi­nations shown in this manual (or in unheated areas) must be insu­lated with 1/2” thick closed cell foam. Inspect piping for leaks
prior to installing insulation.

TERMINATION LOCATIONS

NOTE: Refer to Location Requirements and Considerations for

combustion air contaminant restrictions.
The following bullets and diagram describe the restrictions con-

cerning the appropriate location of vent/flue pipe and combustion
air intake pipe (when applicable) terminations. Refer to Non-Direct
Vent (Single Pipe) Piping and Direct Vent (Dual Pipe) Piping lo­cated in this section for specific details on termination construc­tion.

• All terminations (flue and/or intake) must be located at
least 12 inches above ground level or the anticipated
snow level.

• Vent terminations (non-direct and direct vent) must
terminate at least 3 feet above any forced air inlet located
within 10 feet.

NOTE: This provision does not apply to the combustion
air intake termination of a direct vent application.

• The vent termination of a direct vent application must
terminate at least 12 inches from any opening through
which flue gases may enter a building (door, window , or
gravity air inlet).

• The vent termination running vertically through a roof
must terminate at least 12 inches above the roof line (or
the anticipated snow level) and be at least 12 inches
from any vertical wall (including any anticipated snow
build up).

• A vent termination shall not terminate over public walkways
or over an area where condensate or vapor could create
a nuisance or hazard or could be detrimental to the
operation of regulators, relief valves, or other equipment.

• The combustion air intake termination of a direct vent
application should not terminate in an area which is
frequently dusty or dirty .

NOTE: In Canada, the current edition of CAN/CSA B149.1
takes precedence over the preceding termination restriction.

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3

REMOVE

PIPE

4

REMOVE

AND RELOCATE

CABINET GROMMET

2

DETACH RUBBER

ELBOW FROM

ID BLOWER AND

VENT/FLUE

PIPE

5

5

EXTERNALLY

EXTERNALLY

MOUNT

MOUNT

RUBBER ELBOW

RUBBER ELBOW

AND SECURE FLANGE

AND SECURE FLANGE

WITH 4 SCREWS

WITH 4 SCREWS

REMOVED IN STEP 1

REMOVED IN STEP 1

3

REMOVE

PIPE

INSTALL CABINET GROMMET

IN 2 LOCATIONS

2

REMOVE

3 SCREWS

RUBBER ELBOW

AND SECURE FLANGE

WITH 4 SCREWS

4

REMOVED IN STEP 1

DETATCH RUBBER

ELBOW FROM

ID BLOWER AND

VENT/FLUE

PIPE

ID BLOWER WITH

RUBBER COUPLING

COUNTERFLOW-HORIZONTAL MODEL ALTERNATE VENT

TO USE ALTERNATE
COMBUSTION
AIR LOCATION, REMOVE
INTERNAL PIPE AS PER
ABOVE. CAP UNUSED
CABINET OPENINGS

CABINET WITH

5

7

EXTERNALLY

MOUNT

6

SECURE TO

AND HOSE

CLAMPS

SECURE TO

SCREWS

ALTERNATE
COMBUSTION
AIR LO CATION
ON C’FLOW -HOR
MODELS

COUNTERFLOW- HOR IZONTAL MODEL

AL TER NATE CO MBUST ION AI R LOCATION

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