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Adhere to the following warnings and cautions when installing, adjusting, altering, servicing, or operating the furnace.
To ensure proper installation and operation, thoroughly read
this manual for specifics pertaining to the installation and
application of this product.
Special Warning for Installation of Furnace or Air Handling Units in
Enclosed Areas such as Garages, Utility Rooms or Parking Areas
Carbon monoxide producing devices (such as an automobile, space
heater, ga s water heate r, etc.) should not be operat ed 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
emissions. If a furnace or air handler is installed in an enclosed area such
as a garage, utility room or parking area and a carbon monoxide producing
device is o perated therein, there must be adequate, direct outside
ventilation.
This ventilation is necessary to avoid the danger of CO poisoning which
can occur if a carbon mono xide producing device continues to operat e in
the enclo sed area. Carb on monoxide emissions ca n be (re)circu lated
throughout the structure if the furnace or air handler is operating in any
mode.
CO can cause serious illness including permanent brain damage or death.
•This furnace is approved for Category I Venting only.
•Provisions must be made for venting combustion
products outdoors through a proper venting system.
The length of flue pipe could be a limiting factor in
locating the furnace.
SHIPPING I NSPECTION
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.
Keep this literature in a safe place for future reference.
ELECTROSTATIC D ISCHARGE (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 T HE I NSTALLER
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, and venting.
These furnaces are designed for Category I venting only.
IMPORTANT N OTETOTHE O WNER R EGARDING P RODUCT
WARRANTY
Complete warranty details and instructions are available from
your local dealer or at www.goodmanmfg.com and www.amanahac.com. Your warranty certificate is supplied as a separate
document with the unit installed by your contractor. Read the
limited warranty certificate carefully to determine what is and is
not covered and keep the warranty certificate in a safe place. If
you are unable to locate the warranty certificate please contact
your installing contractor or contact customer service (877-254-
4729) to obtain a copy.
To receive the Lifetime Heat Exchanger Limited Warranty, good
for as long as you own your home, and the 10-year Parts Limited Warranty, online registration must be completed within 60
days of installation. Online registration is not required in California or Quebec.
IMPORTANT: To register your Goodman brand unit, go to
www.goodmanmfg.com. Click on the word “Warranty” located
on the left side of the home page. Next, click on the word
“Product Registration” located on the left side of the Warranty
page and complete the forms in the manner indicated on the
Product Registration page.
To register your Amana brand unit, go to www.amana-hac.com.
Click on the word “Warranty” located on the top right of the
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home page. Next, click on the word “Product Registration”
located on the left side of the Warranty page and complete the
forms in the manner indicated on the Product Registration page.
Product limited warranty certificates for models currently in production can be viewed at
hac.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. To 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.
This furnace is a part of the ComfortNet™ family of products.
The CTK01 ComfortNet 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 part of a “legacy” system using a
standard 24 VAC thermostat.
This product may also be installed with the ComfortNet thermostat and a non-ComfortNet compatible single stage air conditioning unit. However, this reduces the benefits of the
ComfortNet system as the enhancements will only apply to the
furnace.
•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.
•All other warranty exclusions and restrictions apply.
This furnace may be used as a construction site heater ONLY
if 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.
•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 are
replaced.
•The input rate and temperature rise are set per the
furnace rating plate.
•100% outside air is provided for combustion air
requirements during construction. Temporary 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 NFPA 54/
ANSI Z223.1 orCAN/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.
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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:
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 National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1), and/or
CAN/CSA B149 Installation Codes, local plumbing or waste
water codes, and other applicable codes.
A copy of the National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1)
can be obtained from any of the following:
American National Standards Institute
1430 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
National Fire Protection Association
1 Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
CSA International
8501 East Pleasant Valley
Cleveland, OH 44131
A copy of the CAN/CSA B149 Installation Codes can also be
obtained from:
CSA International
178 Rexdale Boulevard
Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada M9W 1R3
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.
In the USA, this furnace MUST be installed in accordance with
the latest edition of the ANSI Z223.1 booklet entitled “National
Fuel Gas Code” (NFPA 54), and the requirements or codes of
the local utility or other authority having jurisdiction. In Canada,
this furnace must be installed in accordance with the current
CAN/CGA-B149.1 & 2 Gas Installation Codes, local plumbing
or waste water codes and other applicable codes. Additional
helpful publications available from the NFPA are, NFPA 90A Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilating System and NFPA
90B - Warm Air Heating and Air Conditioning System.
All venting shall be in accordance with PART 7, Venting of Equipment, of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, or applicable local building and/or air conditioning codes. These publications are available from:
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269
NOTE: Furnaces with NOx screens meet the California NOx
emission standards and California seasonal efficiency standards. ANNUAL inspections of the furnace and its vent system
is strongly recommended.
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Your unit model type determines which installation procedures
must be used. For *MVC8 models, you must follow instructions for Horizontal Left, Horizontal Right or Upflow installations only. These furnaces are not approved for Downflow installations.
Downflow models *DVC8 ARE NOT APPROVED FOR HORI-ZONTAL OR UPFLOW INSTALLATIONS. For these models,
use only the instructions for downflow installation only.
Follow the instructions listed below when selecting a furnace
location. Refer also to the guidelines provided in Section V,
Combustion and Ventilation Air Requirements.
•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.
•Provisions must be made for venting combustion
products outdoors through a proper venting system.
The length of flue pipe could be a limiting factor in
locating the furnace.
•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 section.
•The furnace must be level. If the furnace is to be set
on a floor that may become wet or damp at times, the
furnace should be supported above the floor on a
concrete base sized approximately 1-1/2" larger than
the base of the furnace.
•Ensure upflow or horizontal furnaces are not installed
directly on carpeting, or any other combustible
material. The only combustible material allowed is
wood.
•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:
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
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hydrochloric acid
cements and glues
antistatic fabric softeners for clothes dryers
and masonry acid washing materials
•If the furnace is used in connection with a cooling unit,
install the furnace upstream or in parallel with the
cooling unit coil. Premature heat exchanger failure
will result if the cooling unit coil is placed ahead of the
furnace.
•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, the furnace
access doors must be vertical so that the burners fire
horizontally into the heat exchanger. Do not install
the unit with the access doors 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.
•For counterflow installations, the air conditioning coil
must be downstream from the heat exchanger of the
furnace.
•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 silicon 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 to your model for details).
A special accessory subbase must be used for upright
counterflow unit installations over any combustible
material including wood. Follow the instructions with
the subbase for proper installations. 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.
ent Pipe Clearance to Combustibles6" using Single Wall Connector or 1"
using B-1 vent.
Top - 1"
Back - 0"
Side
Clearance - 1"
Front Clearance - 3"
•Adequate combustion/ventilation air must be supplied
to the closet.
•Furnace must be completely sealed to floor or base.
Combustion/ ventilation air supply pipes must
terminate 12" from top of closet and 12" from floor of
closet. DO NOT remove solid base plate for side
return.
•Return air ducts must be completely sealed to the
furnace and terminate outside the enclosure surfaces.
CLEARANCESAND A CCESSIBILITY
Unobstructed front clearance of 24" for servicing is recom-
mended.
VENT
B1-VENT SINGLE
1"6"1"3"0"1"
Top clearance for horizontal configuration - 1"
SIDESFRONTBACK
TOP
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HORIZONTAL I NSTALLATION (*MVC8 MODELS O NLY)
Line contact to framing is permitted when installed in the horizontal configuration. Line contact is defined as the portion of
the cabinet that is formed by the intersection of the top and
side. ACCESSIBILITY CLEARANCE, WHERE GREATER,
SHOULD TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER MINIMUM FIRE PROTECTION CLEARANCE. A gas-fired furnace for installation in
a residential garage must be installed so that the ignition source
and burners are located not less than eighteen inches (18")
above the floor and is protected or located to prevent physical
damage by vehicles. A gas furnace must not be installed directly on carpeting, tile, or other combustible materials other
than wood flooring.
FURNACE S USPENSION
If suspending the furnace from rafters or joist, use 3/8" threaded
rod and 2”x2”x3/8” angle iron as shown below. The length of
rod will depend on the application and the clearances necessary.
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NOTE: When an existing furnace is removed from a venting
system 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
American National Standard/National Standard of Canada
for Gas-Fired Central Furnaces ANSI Z21.47-Latest Edition, 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:
a.Seal any unused openings in the venting system;
b.Inspect the venting system for proper size and
horizontal pitch, as required by the National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.1 or the CAN/CSA B149 Installation
Codes and these instructions. Determine that there is
no blockage or restriction, leakage, corrosion and other
deficiencies which could cause an unsafe condition;
c.In so 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. 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. Close fireplace dampers;
d.Follow the lighting instructions. Place the appliance
being inspected in operation. Adjust thermostat so
appliance shall operate continuously;
e.Test for draft hood equipped appliance spillage at the
draft hood relief opening after 5 minutes of main burner
operation. Use the flame of a match or candle;
f.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;
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g.If improper venting is observed during any of the above
tests, the common venting system must be corrected.
Corrections must be in accordance with the latest edition of
the National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1 and/or CAN/
CSA B149 Installation Codes.
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 CAN/CSA B149
Installation Codes.
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In an area having good air circulation, locate the thermostat
about five feet high on a vibration-free inside wall. 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.
HOT
COLD
Thermostat Influences
Consult the instructions packaged with the thermostat for mounting instructions and further precautions.
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
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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 for 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.
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.
This furnace must use indoor air for combustion. It cannot be
installed as a direct vent (i.e., sealed combustion) furnace.
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.
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MINIM UM VENT
MODEL
UPFLOW COUNTERFLOW
704 inch4 inch
904 inch4 inch
1155 inch4 inch
Under some conditions, larger vents than those shown above
may be required or allowed. When an existing furnace is re-moved from a venting system serving other appliances, the
venting system may be too large to properly vent the remaining
attached appliances.
Upflow or Horizontal units are shipped with the induced draft
blower discharging from the top of the furnace. (“Top” is as
viewed for an upflow installation.) The induced draft blower can
be rotated 90 degrees for Category I venting. For horizontal
installations, a four inch single wall pipe can be used to extend
the induced draft blower outlet 1/2” beyond the furnace cabinet.
THIS PRODUCT IS NOT DESIGNED FOR COUNTERCLOCKWISE INDUCED DRAFT BLOWER ROTATION.
Vent the furnace in accordance with the National Fuel Gas
Code NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1 - latest edition. In Canada, vent
the furnace in accordance with the National Standard of Canada,
CAN/CSA B149.1 and CAN/CSA B149.2 - latest editions and
amendments.
Venting
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Category I Venting is venting at a non-positive pressure. A
furnace vented as Category I is considered a fan-assisted appliance and the vent system does not have to be “gas tight.”
NOTE: Single stage gas furnaces with induced draft blowers
draw products of combustion through a heat exchanger allowing, in some instances, common venting with natural draft appliances (i.e. water heaters). All installations must be vented in
accordance with National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1
- latest edition. In Canada, the furnaces must be vented in accordance with the National Standard of Canada, CAN/CSA
B149.1 and CAN/CSA B149.2 - latest editions and amendments.
NOTE: The vertical height of the Category I venting system
must be at least as great as the horizontal length of the venting
system.
The minimum vent diameter for the Category I venting system
is as shown:
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THIS FURNACE IS NOT DESIGN CERTIFIED TO BE HORIZONTALLY VENTED.
To rotate the induced draft blower clockwise, you will need to
purchase one (0270F01119) chimney transition bottom kit.
1. Disconnect electrical power from the furnace.
2. Disconnect the induced draft blower power leads, flue
pipe, and pressure switch tubing.
3. Remove the round cutout from the right side of the wrapper.
4. Remove and save the four screws that fasten the induced
draft blower to the flue collector box.
5. Remove and save the three screws that hold the chimney
assembly to the induced draft blower.
6. Remove and save the four screws that fasten the chimney
top to the chimney bottom.
7. Remove the chimney transition bottom from the transition
bottom kit.
8. Install the chimney top with the four screws retained
from step 6 onto the new chimney transition bottom from
the transition bottom kit.
9. Install chimney assembly with the three screws retained
from step 5 onto the induced draft blower.
10. Reinstall the induced draft blower rotating it 90 degrees
clockwise from the original upflow configuration using
the four screws retained in step 3. Ensure the gasket
located between the induced draft blower and the collector
box is rotated accordingly.
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11. Reconnect the induced draft blower power leads. NOTE:
If the wires are not long enough, pull extra wire from the
wire bundle in the blower compartment.
12. Reconnect the flue pipe, and the pressure switch tubing.
Ensure that all wires and the pressure switch tubing is
at least one inch from the flue pipe, or any other hot
surface.
13. Restore power to furnace.
Counterflow units are shipped with the induced draft blower
discharging from the top of the furnace. (“Top” as viewed for a
counterflow installation.)
Vent the furnace in accordance with the National Fuel Gas
Code NFPA54/ANSI Z223.1-latest edition. In Canada, vent the
furnace in accordance with the national standard of Canada,
CAN/CSA B149.1 and CAN/CSA B149.2- latest editions and
amendments.
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An exterior masonry chimney is defined as a “Masonry” chimney exposed to the outdoors on one or more sides below the
roof line.” The ability to use a clay lined masonry chimney
depends on a parameter not associated with interior chimneys.
This variable is the geographic location of the installation. Researchers have discovered that the winter design temperatures
have a direct impact on the suitability of this type of venting. In
most situations, the existing masonry chimneys will require a
properly sized metallic liner.
WARNING
Was h
Roof Line
Clay Tile Size: 8" x 8" x12"
(Each x 24" Length )
Attic Floor
1/2" to 1" Air Space
Second Floor
Throat
Damper
Breech
Fan Assisted
Clean Out
Typical Multiple Flue Clay Tile Chimney
Forced Air
Furnace
F.A .F. Ve nt
Connector
First Flo or
Water Heater
Vent Connect or
Natural Draft
Wate r Heat er
Basement Floor
CHECKLIST S UMMARY
This checklist serves as a summary of the items to be checked
before venting an 80+ furnace into a masonry chimney. In addition, we recommend that a qualified serviceman use this check-
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list to perform a yearly inspection of the furnace venting system.
This checklist is only a summary. For detailed information on
each of the procedures mentioned, see the paragraph referenced with each item.
This inspection is based upon a draft topical report, “Masonry
Chimney Inspection and Relining”, issued by the Gas Research
Institute. While not yet finalized, we believe this report represents the best information on this subject which is currently
available.
If the chimney does not meet these termination requirements,
but all other requirements in the checklist can be met, it may
be possible for a mason to extend the chimney. If this will not
be practical, see Fix 1.
10' or Less
2' Min.
2' Min.
Wall or
Parapet
Chimney
10' or Less
2' Min.
Chimney
3' Min.
3' Min.
Liner in good
condition?
(Check 5)
Dilution air
available?
(Check 6)
Reline
(Fix 4)
Reline
(Fix 4)
Complete the
installation.
(Check 7)
CHECK 1 - PROPERCHIMNEYTERMINATION.
A masonry chimney used as a vent for gas fired equipment
must extend at least three feet above the highest point where it
passes through the roof. It must extend at least two feet higher
than any portion of a building within a horizontal distance of 10
feet. In addition, the chimney must terminate at least 3 feet
above any forced air inlet located within 10 feet. The chimney
must extend at least five feet above the highest connected equipment draft hood outlet or flue collar.
Termination 10 Feet Or Less From Ridge, Wall or Parapet
More than 10’
3’ Min.
NOTE:
No Height
above parapet
Wall or
Parapet
Ridge
Termination More Than 10 Feet From Ridge, Wall or Parapet
required when distance
from walls or parape t is
more than 10 feet.
More than 10’
Chimney
10’
2” Min.
Chimney
Height above any
roof surface within
10 feet horiz ontally.
3’ Min.
CHECK 2 - ANY S OLIDOR L IQUID F UEL A PPLIANCES V ENTED
THIS C HIMNEY C HANNEL
INTO
Solid fuel appliances include fireplaces, wood stoves, coal furnaces, and incinerators.
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Liquid fuel appliances include oil furnaces, oil-fired boilers and
oil-fired water heaters.
Appliances which burn propane (sometimes referred to as LP
(liquefied petroleum)) gas are considered gas-fired appliances.
CHECK 3 - CHIMNEY C ROWN C ONDITION.
Damage from condensate usually shows up first in the crown.
If any of the following trouble signs are present, the condition of
the crown is not satisfactory:
a) Crown leaning
b) Bricks missing
c) Mortar missing
d) Tile liner cracked
e) No tile liner
f)Salt staining at mortar joints. (White stains, and mortar
becomes sandy and/or erodes.)
For problems a, b, or c, see Fix 3. If problems d, e, or f are
present, see Fix 4. IMPORTANT: It may be necessary to follow
both Fix 3 and Fix 4.
CHECK 4 - DEBRISIN C LEANOUT.
A cleanout (dropleg) must be present such that the upper edge
of the cleanout cover is at least 12 inches below the lower edge
of the lowest chimney inlet opening.
A chimney without a cleanout could become partially blocked
by debris. If no cleanout is present, the chimney must be relined (Fix 4). Remove the cleanout cover, and examine the
cleanout for debris. If significant amounts of any of the following
are found:
•Fuel oil residue
•Bricks
•Mortar or sand
•Pieces of the tile liner
•Rusted pieces of the metallic liner - reline the chimney
(Fix 4).
CHECK 5 - LINER C ONDITION.
If a metal liner is present, it must be checked. It cannot be
assumed that all existing metal liners are correctly installed
and in good condition.
Remove the lowest existing vent connector, and examine the
inside of the elbow or tee at the base of the liner. A small amount
of soot may be considered acceptable, provided the installer
vacuums it away. If rusted pieces of the liner have collected
here, the metal liner must be removed and replaced (Fix 4).
Next, gently tap the inside of the liner with a Phillips screwdriver. If the screwdriver perforates the liner, or if the tapping
does not sound like metal hitting metal, the liner must be removed and replaced (Fix 4).
Remember that all appliances must be vented inside the liner.
Venting one appliance inside the liner and another appliance
outside the liner is not acceptable.
Next, use a flashlight and small mirror to sight up the liner. B
vent must be supported so as to not come into direct contact
with the chimney walls or tile liner. If it is not, it can probably be
rehung so as to be acceptable. A thimble or fire stop may be
helpful here.
Flexible liners should be hung straight or nearly straight. If it is
spiraled in the chimney and in good condition, it should be
rehung. To do this, break the top seal; pull up and cut off the
excess liner length, and refit the top seal. Use caution when
doing this, as the cut edges of flexible liners may be sharp.
The surfaces of the liner must be physically sound. If gaps or
holes are present, the metal liner must be removed and replaced (Fix 4). Finally, confirm that the metal liner is the correct size for the appliances to be installed. Use the GAMA
tables and rules.
If a metal liner is not present, a clay tile liner must be present,
or the chimney must be lined (Fix 4).
Use a flashlight and small mirror at the cleanout or vent connector to inspect the clay tile liner. If any of the following problems are present:
•Tile sections misaligned
•Tile sections missing
•Gaps between tile sections
•Signs of condensate drainage at the cleanout or vent
connectors
•Mortar protruding from between tile sections
•Use of sewer pipe or drainage pipe rather than an
approved fire clay tile reline the chimney (Fix 4).
Next, measure the size of the liner. It may be possible to do
this from the cleanout. The liner must be at least as large as
the minimum size established by the tables in National Fuel
Gas Code NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1 - latest edition and in the
National Standard of Canada, CAN/CSA B149.1 and CAN/CSA
B149.2 - latest editions and amendments. If the liner is too
small or too large, then the chimney must be relined (Fix 4).
CHECK 6 - DILUTION A IR.
If gas-fired appliances are to be vented into a clay tile liner, a
source of dilution air is required.
Dilution air cannot be obtained through:
•Induced draft appliances
•Natural draft appliances with vent dampers
Sufficient dilution air can ordinarily be obtained through the draft
hood of a natural draft appliance only if the appliance’s vent
connector does not include a vent damper. If dilution air will not
be available, the chimney must be relined (Fix 4).
CHECK 7 - COMPLETETHE I NSTALLATION.
If Checks 1 through 6 have been satisfactory, and the liner is an
acceptable size as determined by the tables in National Fuel
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Gas Code NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1 - latest edition and in the
National Standard of Canada, CAN/CSA B149.1 and CAN/CSA
B149.2 - latest editions and amendments, then the clay tile
liner can probably be used as a vent for the gas appliances.
However, the installer must keep in mind the following factors
which may render the tile liner unsuitable for use as a vent:
•Extremely cold weather
•Long vent connectors
•Masonry chimneys with no air gap between the liner
and the bricks. (In practice, this can be difficult to
detect.)
•Exterior chimneys (The tables in National Fuel Gas
Code NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1 - latest edition and in the
National Standard of Canada, CAN/CSA B149.1 and
CAN/CSA B149.2 - latest editions and amendments
assume interior chimneys.)
If, in the judgment of the local gas utility, installer, and/or local
codes; one or more of the above factors is likely to present a
problem, the chimney must be relined (Fix 4).
FIX 1 - LINER T ERMINATION
Any cap or roof assembly used with a liner must be approved
by the liner manufacturer for such use. The liner and cap/roof
assembly must then terminate above the roof in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions.
In some cases, a shorter extension above the roof may be
possible with a liner than would be required with a masonry
chimney.
For further information on relining, see Fix 4.
FIX 2 -CHANGE V ENTING A RRANGEMENTS
If the masonry chimney has more than one channel, it may be
possible to vent the gas appliances into one channel and vent
the solid or liquid fuel appliance(s) into another channel(s). Do
not vent an 80+ Furnace inside of a metal liner with other appliances vented outside the liner.
Alternatively, the homeowner may agree to discontinue use of
the fireplace (solid fuel appliance). If so, the tile liner must be
cleaned to remove creosote buildup. The fireplace opening must
then be permanently sealed.
If oil-fired appliance(s) are being replaced by gas-fired
appliance(s), the tile liner must first be cleaned to remove the
fuel oil residue.
If none of the above options is practical, the furnace may need
to be vented vertically with a B Vent.
Under some conditions, a 90%+ furnace could be installed rather
than an 80% furnace. The 90%+ furnace can be vented horizontally or vertically through PVC pipe.
FIX 3 - REBUILDTHE C ROWN
If the chimney crown is damaged, a qualified mason must repair it in accordance with nationally recognized building codes
or standards. One such standard which may be referenced is
the Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid Fuel
Burning Appliances, ANSI/NFPA 211.
FIX 4 - RELINING
Relining options include B vent and flexible liners.
If the chimney has diagonal offsets, B vent probably cannot be
used.
If B vent is to be used, it must be supported adequately. Supports (such as fire stops or thimbles) must be used to prevent
the B vent from coming into direct contact with the tile liner or
chimney walls. Direct contact would result in higher heat loss,
with an increased possibility of poor venting system performance.
It is not acceptable to vent one appliance inside the B vent and
other appliances outside. The excess space between the B
vent and the chimney walls must be covered at the top of the
chimney by a weatherproof, corrosion resistant flashing.
The B vent should then be topped with a listed vent cap. The
listed vent cap will, when installed per the manufacturer’s instructions, prevent problems due to rain, birds, or wind effects.
A B-vent installed as described in this section is considered to
be an enclosed vent system, and the sizing tables in National
Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1 - latest edition and in
the National Standard of Canada, CAN/CSA B149.1 and CAN/
CSA B149.2 - latest editions and amendments may be used.
If a flexible liner is to be used, it must be made of the proper
materials:
•For most residential applications, an aluminum liner
should be acceptable.
•If the combustion air supplied to the furnace will be
contaminated with compounds containing chlorine or
fluorine, a liner of AL 29-4C stainless steel should be
used. Common sources of chlorine and fluorine
compounds include indoor swimming pools and
chlorine bleaches, paint strippers, adhesives, paints,
varnishes, sealers, waxes (which are not yet dried)
and solvents used during construction and remodeling.
Various commercial and industrial processes may also
be sources of chlorine/fluorine compounds.
•Heavier gauge 300 and 400 series stainless steel liners
were developed for use with oil or solid fuel appliances.
They are not suitable for use with gas-fired appliances.
Flexible liners specifically intended and tested for gas
applications are listed in the UL “Gas and Oil
Equipment Directory”. (UL Standard 1777).
For sizing of flexible liners, see Note 22 and the tables in the
National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1 - latest edition
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and in the National Standard of Canada, CAN/CSA B149.1 and
CAN/CSA B149.2 - latest editions and amendments.
To install the liner, read and follow the liner manufacturer’s instructions and your local codes. Excess liner length should be
pulled out of the chimney and cut off. Use caution when doing
this, as the cut edges of flexible liners may be sharp. Do not
spiral excess liner inside of the chimney. Support the liner as
recommended by the liner manufacturer.
Some manufacturers of flexible liners offer an insulation sleeve
designed to be added to the liner before it is installed in the
chimney. (Poured insulation, either vermiculite or other materials, is no longer recommended.) Insulation will need to be added
to the flexible liner if:
•It is required by the liner manufacturer’s instructions.
•The previous liner was properly sized and installed,
and suffered from condensation damage.
•It is required by your local building codes.
Even if none of those three conditions exist which require additional liner insulation, the installer may wish to consider it if:
•The local climate is very cold.
•The chimney is very tall.
•The vent connectors used are very long or have a large
number of elbows.
•Local experience indicates that flexible liners installed
without insulation are likely to have condensation
problems.
Insulation must be selected and installed in accordance with
the liner manufacturer’s instructions.
Finally, cap the chimney and terminate the liner in accordance
with the liner manufacturer’s instructions.
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WIRING H ARNESS
The wiring harness is an integral part of this furnace. Field
alteration to comply with electrical codes should not be required. Wires are color coded for identification purposes. Refer to the wiring diagram for wire routings. If any of the original
wire as supplied with the furnace must be replaced, it must be
replaced with wiring material having a temperature rating of at
least 105° C. Any replacement wiring must be a copper conductor.
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Before proceeding with electrical connections, ensure that the
supply voltage, frequency, and phase correspond to that specified on the unit rating plate. Power supply to the furnace must
be NEC Class 1, and must comply with all applicable codes.
The furnace must be electrically grounded in accordance with
local codes or, in their absence, with the latest edition of The
National Electric Code, ANSI NFPA 70 and/or The Canadian
Electric Code CSA C22.1.
Use a separate fused branch electrical circuit containing properly sized wire, and fuse or circuit breaker. The fuse or circuit
breaker must be sized in accordance with the maximum overcurrent protection specified on the unit rating plate. An electrical disconnect must be provided at the furnace location.
Connect hot, neutral, and ground wires as shown in the wiring
diagram located on the unit’s blower door.
Line polarity must be observed when making field connections.
Line voltage connections can be made through either the right
or left side panel. The furnace is shipped configured for a right
side electrical connection with the junction box located inside
the burner compartment (blower compartment for downflows).
To make electrical connections through the opposite side of
the furnace, the junction box must be relocated to the other
side of the burner (or blower) compartment prior to making
electrical connections. To relocate the junction box, follow the
steps shown below.
NOTE: Wire routing must not to interfere with circulator blower
operation, filter removal, or routine maintenance.