INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Downflow Vent Guard Kit No: NAHAOO2VC
This kit is designed for use on the N8MPN, N8MPL, *8MPN, *8MPL, *8MPT, & *8MPV when
used in downflow applications.
* Denotes Brand (T,H or C)
Please read these instructions completely before attempting installation.
Safety Considerations
Installing and servicing of heating equipment can be hazardous
due to gas and electrical components. Only trained personnel
should install or service heating equipment.
Untrained personnel can perform basic maintenance such as
cleaning and replacing filters. All other operations should be per-
formed by trained service personnel. When working on heating
equipment, observe precautions in the literature, on tags, and on
labels attached to the unit. Follow all safety codes. Wear safety
glasses and work gloves. Have a fire extinguisher available.
Recognize safety information.
/'_ This is the safety-alert symbol. When you see this symbol
on the furnace and in instructions or manuals, be alert to the po-
tential for personal injury. Understand the signal words
DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTE. These words are
used with the safety-alert symbol. DANGER identifies the most
serious hazards which will result in severe personal injury or
death. WARNING signifies a hazard which could result in per-
sonal injury or death. CAUTION is used to identify unsafe practic-
es which would result in minor personal injury or product and
property damage. NOTE is used to highlight suggestions which
will result in enhanced installation, reliability, or operation.
CUTS AND ABRASION HAZARD
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Vent Guard may be installed on the left or right side ofthe
furnace.
1. Bend tabs on the Vent Cover Plate up and insert below
opening, then bend tabs down over top of furnace. (See
Figure 1).
Vent Cover Plate Installation
Bend
Slightly
Bend Greater
Failure to follow this caution may result in personal
injury.
Sheet metal parts may have sharp edges or burrs. Use
care and wear appropriate protective clothing and
gloves when handling parts.
INTRODUCTION
To protect against exposed hot surfaces, the downflow vent
guard should always be used when the vent pipe is installed
along the outside of the furnace casing in a downflow application.
This kit is designed for single- or double-wall 4" pipe. Type B
vent connector after the Vent Guard is REQUIRED for all
2-stage furnace applications.
TABLE 1 Kit Contents
DESCRIPTION PARTNO, QUANTITY
Vent Guard 328552-4 1
Vent Guard Top 328553-4 1
Vent Guard Bottom 328554-4 1
Vent Cover Plate 328555-4 1
Screw HEX HD 8B 3/8 10
Installation Instructions 441 06 1045 00 1
Operating Instructions 1013494 1
Warning Label 1013810 1
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2. With the furnace in the downflow orientation, drill
four(4)1/8 " holes thru the casing as indicated by dimples
on the furnace.
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Attach vent pipe and elbow to Furnace vent outlet with at
least two field supplied corrosion resistant sheet metal
screws located 180 ° apart at each connection joint. (See
Figure 2) Maintain 3112" from center of vent pipe to side of
furnace. Do not continue to install remaining vent system
until the Vent Guard Top is installed.
5. Position Vent Guard Top on Guard (See Figure 4). Bend
centering tabs equally.
6. Fasten Guard Top with three(3) screws (see Figure 4).
Vent Guard Top Installation
Vent Pipe Installation
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Determine leng h of his sec ion to maintain
31/2" from center of vent pipe to side offurnace
Position the Vent Guard on the casing side, aligning the top
and bottom holes in the Guard flange with the holes in the
furnace casing. (See Figure 3) Secure the Guard to the
casing with screws through these holes.
Installation
Vent Guard
Vent Guard
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7. Position Guard Bottom at bottom of vent guard and secure
with three(3) screws (see Figure 3).
8. Install furnace door on casing and check fit.
9. Complete installation of the vent system.
Before drilling additional holes in furnace casing or
vent guard, be aware of what is on the other side.
Screws tips may damage internal furnace components
or vent system resulting in electrical shocks or
shorting, flue gas leakage, or other hazardous
conditions.
Label Installation
1,
Remove the paper backing from the appropriate label.
2.
Orient the label in the correct position and apply over the
surface of the old label. Prevent air bubbles in the new la-
bel by applying the label at one corner and smooth the la-
bel out, working toward the opposit corner.
3. Repeat for other labels
Vent Guard
Bottom
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CUTS AND ABRASION HAZARD
Failure to follow this caution may result in personal
injury.
Sheet metal parts may have sharp edges or burrs. Use
care and wear appropriate protective clothing and
gloves when handling parts.