• Safety Rules
• Installation
• Ventilation Air
• Vent & Combustion Piping
• Gas Supply & Piping
• Wiring
• Ductwork Connections
• Start-Up
• Maintenance
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Design Certified
Printed in U.S.A.
Manufactured by:
Inter-City Products Corporation (USA)
Lavergne, TN USA 37086
by AGA.
NUGMSeries
CondensingGasFurnace
LP1 1008854 3J8/94
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Table of Contents
1. Safety Labeling andSignalWords .............. 3
Danger, Warning and Caution .................. 3
Danger Label ............................... 3
Warning Label .............................. 3
Caution Label .............................. 3
2. Safe Installation Requirements ................ 4
3. Installation ................................ 6
Dual Certified Furnace ......................... 6
Location and Clearances ....................... 6
Installation Requirements ...................... 6
False Floor Closet Installation ................... 9
4. Combustion & Ventilation Air .................. 10
Venting and Combustion Air Check ............... 10
Air Openings and Connecting Ducts .............. 10
Confined Space Installation ..................... 10
Requirements ....................... . ...... 10
Unconfined Space Installation ................... 12
Unusually Tight Construction ................... 12
Ventilation Air ............................... 12
5. Vent and Combustion Air Piping ................ 13
Dual Certified Furnace ......................... 13
Contaminated Combustion Air ................... 13
Vent and Combustion Air Piping Guidelines ........ 13
Piping Insulation Guidelines ................... 14
Sizing Combustion Air and Vent Pipe ............. 14
Vent Termination Clearances .................. 16
Condensate Drain Trap and Neutralizer ........... 16
Connecting Furnace and Piping ................. 16
Vent Pipe Connection ........................ 17
Air Inlet Pipe Connection ...................... 17
Joining Pipe and Fittings ...................... 18
Connecting Vent Pipes and Termination ........... 18
Vertical Termination .......................... 18
Horizontal Termination ....................... 18
Using Extedor Risers ......................... 19
Optional Vent Screens ........................ 19
Vent Termination Shielding .................... 19
6. GasSupplyand Piping ....................... 20
Supply Pressure .............................. 20
General U.S. Derating Rules ................... 20
General Canadian Derating Rules ............... 20
Manifold Gas Pressure Adjustment ............... 20
High Altitude Air Pressure Switch ................ 21
Changing Orifices for High Altitude ............... 21
Natural Gas Input Rating Check ................. 21
Gas Piping Requirements ...................... 22
Connections ................................ 22
Additional LP Connection Requirements .......... 22
Final Check ................................. 23
Startup ..................................... 23
7. Electrical Wiring ............................ 24
Grounding .................................. 24
Polarizing ................................... 24
Labeling .................................... 24
Power Supply ................................ 24
Thermostat ................................. 24
Heat Anticipator ............................. 24
Optional Equipment .......................... 25
Humidifier/Electronic Air Cleaner ................ 25
Wiring for Air Conditioning ..................... 25
Fan Control ................................. 25
S. Ductwork and Filter ......................... 26
Installation .................................. 26
Connections ................................ 26
Sizing ..................................... 26
Insulation .................................. 26
Filters ..................................... 26
Filter Installation ............................. 27
Addition Of Air Conditioning .................... 27
9. Checks and Adjustments ...................... 2g
Main Burner Flame Check ..................... 29
Pilot Burner Flame Check ...................... 29
Limit Control Check .......................... 29
Fan Control Check ........................... 30
Temperature Rise Check ...................... 30
Continuous Fan Operation ..................... 31
Separate speed selections for Heat, Cool, and
Continuous Fan ............................. 31
Heating and Continuous BLower Speed the Same ... 31
10. Furnace Maintenance ....................... 32
Filters ..................................... 32
Replacement ............................... 32
Blower Motor ................................ 32
Furnace Inspection ........................... 32
Vent Pipe .................................. 32
Return Air Duct .............................. 32
Furnace Base ............................... 32
Furnace Intedor ............................. 33
Pilot Burners ................................ 33
Main Burners ............................... 33
Condensate Disposal ......................... 33
11. CleaningHeat Exchangers.................... 34
Primary Heat Exchanger ....................... 34
Accessing .................................. 34
Cleaning ................................... 34
Secondary Heat Exchanger .................... 34
Accessing .................................. 34
Extedor Cleaning ............................ 34
Accessing Intedor of Secondary Heat Exchanger ... 34
Interior Cleaning ............................. 34
Cleaning Burners ............................ 35
Reassembly ................................ 35
12. Glossary of Terms ........................... 36
13. Appendix of Helpful Information ............... 37
Canadian Codes ............................. 37
Applicable Natural Gas and Propane Codes ....... 37
Applicable Electrical Codes .................... 37
United States Codes .......................... 37
Applicable Natural Gas and Propane Codes ....... 37
Applicable Electrical Codes .................... 37
I.Condensing Gas Furnace
1, SafetyLabelingandSi0nalWords
Installation Instructions I
Danger,Warning and Caution
The signal words DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION are used to identify levels of hazard seriousness. The signal word
DANGER isonly used on product labels to signify an immediate hazard. The signal words WARNING and CAUTION will
be used on product labels and throughout this manual and other manuals that may apply to the product.
DangerLabel
White lettering on a black background except the word
DANGER which is white with a red background.
DANGER
Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal
injury or death.
WarningLabel
WARNING
Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in
severe personal injury or death.
White _ettering on a black background except the word
WARNING which is black with an orange background.
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The signal word WARNING is used throughout this manual
in the following manner:
CAUTION
Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor
personal injury or product or property damage.
The signal word CAUTION is used throughout this manual
in the following manner:
CAUTION
CautionLabel
White lettering on a black background except the word
CAUTION which is black with a yellow background.
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2. SafeInstallationRequirements
Installation or repairs made by unqualified
persons can result in hazards to you and others.
Installation MUST conform with local codes or, in
the absence of local codes, with codes of the
country having jurisdiction. See Appendix.
The information contained in this manual is
intended for use by a qualified service technician
familiar with safety procedures and equipped
with the proper tools and test instruments.
Failure to carefully read and follow all instruc-
tions in this manual can result in furnace
malfunction, property damage, personal injury
and/or death.
NOTE: This furnace is design certified by the American
Gas Association and the Canadian Gas Association for in-
stallation in the United States and Canada. Refer to the ap-
propriate codes, along with this manual, for proper
installation.
• This furnace is NOT approved for installation in
mobile homes, trailers or recreation vehicles.
• Do NOT use this furnace as a construction heater.
• Use only the Type of gas approved for this furnace
(see Rating Plate on unit). Overfiring will result in
failure of heat exchanger and cause dangerous op-
eration.
• Ensure adequate combustion and ventilation air is
provided to the furnace.
• Seal supply and return air ducts.
• The vent system MUST be checked to determine that
it is the correct type and size.
• Install correct filter type and size.
• Unit MUST be installed so electrical components are
protected from direct contact with water.
NOTE; It is the personal responsibility and obligation of the
customer to contact a qualified installer to ensure that the
installation is adequate and conforms to governing codes
and ordinances.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard.
This furnace can NOT be common vented or
connected to any type B, BW or L vent or vent
connector, nor to any portion of a factory-built or
masonry chimney. If this furnace is replacing a
previously common-vented furnace, it may be
necessary to resize the existing vent line and
chimney to prevent oversizing problems for the
other remaining appliance(s). See applicable
codes in appendix and Venting and Combustion
Air Check in Gas Vent Installation section. This
furnace MUST be vented to the outside.
Failure to properly vent this furnace or other
appliances can result in property damage,
personal injury and/or death.
• Do NOT use open flame to test for gas leak.
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START-UP CHECK SHEET
(Keep this page for future reference)
Dealer Name:
Address:
City, State(Province), Zip or Postal Code:
Phone:
Owner Name:
Address:
City, State(Province), Zip or Postal Code:
Model Number:
Serial Number:.
Type of Gas: Natural: [_1 LP: _1
Business Card Here
Manual Gas Shut-Off Upstream
of Furnace/Drip-Leg?
Drip-Leg Upstream of Gas Valve?
Condensate Drain Connected? YES _1 NO [_
Blower Speed Checked? YES CI NO [_1
All Electrical Connections Tight? YES _1 NO {_1
YES 1_1 NO [_1
YES {_1 NO _1
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Blower Motor H.P.:
Supply Voltage:.
Limit Opens at...(°F) or(°C)__
Limit Closes at...(°F) or(°C).__
Which blower speed tap is used?
(Heating). (Cooling)
Temperature of Supply Air: (°F) or(°C).__
Temperature of Return Air: (°F)__. or(°C).__
Rise (Supply Temp - Return Temp): (°F) or(°C)__
Filter Type and Size:
Fan "Time ON" Setting:.
Fan 'q'ime OFF" Setting:
Gas Valve OK? YES CI NO[_I
Measured Line Pressure When Firing Unit:
Calculated Firing Rate:(See ChecksandAdjustmentsSec-
tion).
Measured Manifold Pressure:
Thermostat OK?
Subbase Level?
Anticipator Set?
Breaker On? YES [_1
Date of Installation:
Date of Start-Up:
YES O NO
YESI_I NOel
YES_I NO _1 Set At?:
NO _1
Dealer Comments:
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3. Installation
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NOTE: Installation MUST conform with local building
codes and local plumbing and waste water codes, or inthe
absence of local codes, with codes of the country having
jurisdiction. See Appendix.
DualCertified Furnace
This furnace is dual certified. This means that the INLET
pipe is optional. See Figure "1for identification of INLET
and OUTLET pipe. Combustion air can be drawn from out-
side the structure or inside the structure. If drawing com-
bustion air from inside the structure, adequate make up air
MUST be provided to compensate for oxygen burned. See
Confined Space Installation in the Combustion and
Ventilation Air chapter.
LocationandClearances
1. Referto Figure 1 fortypicaldirectventornon_:lirect
vent installation and basicconnecting parts required.
Supply and return air plenums and duct are also re-
quired.
2.
If furnace is a replacement, it is usually best to install
the furnace where the old one was. Choose the loca-
tion or evaluate the existing location based upon the
minimum clearance and furnace dimensions
(Figure 2).
Installation Requirements
1. Install furnace level.
2. This furnace is NOT to be used for temporary heat of
buildings or structures under construction.
3. Install furnace as centralized as practical with re-
spect to the heat distribution system.
4. Install the vent pipes as short as practical. (See Vent
and Combustion Air Piping section).
5. Maintain clearance for fire safety and servicing. A
front clearance of 30" (762mm) is recommended for
access to the burner, controls and filter.
CAUTION
Special precautions MUST be made if installing
furnace in an area which may drop below freezing.
This can cause improper operation or damage to
equipment. If furnace environment has the potential of
freezing, the drain trap and blower must be protected
with antifreeze. Disconnect the rubber coupling on top
of furnace and pour 8 onces of sanitary type (RV)
antifreeze into the vent pipe to protect the blower and
drain trap from freeze damage.
Do NOT operate furnace in a contaminated
atmosphere containing chlorine, fluorine or any other
damaging chemicals. Refer to Combustion &
Ventilation Air section, Contaminated Combustion
Air,
6. Use a raised base if the floor is damp or wet at times.
7. Residential garage installationsrequire:
• Burners and ignition sources installed at least 18
inches(457mm) above the floor.
• Located or physically protected from possible dam-
age by a vehicle.
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Figure I Typical Installation
* 8"(200ram) Min.
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Figure 2 Dimensions and Clearances
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False FloorClosetInstallation
NOTE: This type of installation is in a closet with the fur-
nace placed over an opening in a false floor raised above
the regular floor (Figure 3). False floor closet installation
MUST be made in accordance with local building and fire
codes.
1. If an existing closet is being reworked, shorten and
frame the door so the door bottom is above, or flush
with the location of false floor.
2. Construct a level framework of 2 x 4's or 2 x 6's
around the inside of the closet. Make the top of the
false floor at least 12 inches(30Omm) above existing
floor.
3. Cut a piece of plywood (for the false floor) to fit tightly
inside the closet, but do NOT install yet.
NOTE: Plywood MUST be A-C exterior glued or approved
for underlayment use, with a minimum 3/4inch thickness.
Maximum size is 4' x 4' unless supported by adequate
bracing with any joints in the false floor tightly sealed.
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4.
Set the furnace on the plywood in proper position.
Open front access panel and mark inside of bottom
opening on plywood. Cut opening in the plywood.
5,
Unless existing floor is concrete, place a piece of
sheet metal on existing floor under position of open-
ing in false floor. Sheet metal should be 2 inches
wider in both directions than opening and centered
under opening.
6,
Apply silicone or butyl rubber caulking around top of
frame work and install false floor. Seal around edge
of false floor and any joints.
7,
Apply a bead of caulking around opening in false
floor and set furnace over opening so the bottom is
sealed.
8.
Cut return air openings and box them in so they are
sealed from the wall and open ONLY into the area
below the false floor and the return air opening in bot-
tom of furnace.
g,
Direct vent models de NOT require ventilation air.
10.
Adequate combustion air openings MUST be pro-
vided if piping unit as non-direct vent (one pipe). See
Combustion and Ventilation Air chapter.
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Figure3 I Typical Closet False Floor Installation
Min. 3/4 inch
A-C exterior
glued plywood
Sheet metal
pan centered
under furnace
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Cross Supports
to prevent sagging
Seal bottom of
furnace and edge
of wood floor
Return Air
Return Air
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4. Combustion& VentilationAir
NOTE: Ifflame pulls towards draft hood, this indicates suf-
ficient infiltration air.
Carbon monoxide Poisoning Hazard.
Use methods described here to provide com-
bustion and ventilation air.
Figure 4 _ Vent Check
Failure to provide adequate combustion and
ventilation air can result in personal injury
and/or death.
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VentingandCombustionAir Check
NOTE: This section ofthe manual applies to this furnace IF
venting as a non-direct vent (single pipe) appliance.
The following information is supp[iedto allow the installer
to make adjustments to the setup ofexisting appliances, IF
NEEDED. These instructions are presented to be used for
reference ONLY IF NEEDED, based on good trade prac-
tices, local codes, and good judgment of the installer.
Manufacturer does NOT take responsibility for modifica-
tions made to existing equipment.
NOTE: If this installation removes an existing furnace from
a venting system serving one or more other appliances,
and to make sure there is adequate combustion air for all
appliances, MAKE THE FOLLOWING CHECK.
1,
Seal any unused openings in the venting system.
2.
Visually inspect the venting system for proper size
and horizontal pitch to ensure there is no blockage or
restriction, leakage, corrosion or other deficiencies
which could cause an unsafe condition.
3. Insofar as is practical, close all doors and windows
and all doors between the space in which the appli-
ance(s) remaining connected to the venting system
are located and other spaces of the building.
4. Turn on clothes dryers and any appliance not con-
nected to the venting system. Turn on any exhaust
fans, such as range hoods and bathroom exhausts,
so they will operate at maximum speed. Do not oper-
ate asummer exhaust fan. Close fireplace dampers.
Vent Pipe --_1 I A/ DraftHood
Typical Gas
Water Heate_l_l _ _,P_._ Match
NOTE: Non-direct vent appliances occupying same en-
closed space as furnace MUST have enough air for proper
combustion and ventilation. All duct or openings for supply-
ing combustion and ventilation air must comply with the
gas and electrical codes of the country having jurisdiction.
See Appendix.
When the installation is complete, check that all appliances
have adequate combustion air and are venting properly.
See Venting And Combustion Air Check in this manual.
Air Openingsand Connecting Ducts
1. Total input rating for all non direct vent gas appli-
ances, includingfurnace, MUST be considered when
determining free area of openings.
2. Connect ducts or openings directly to outside.
3. When screens are used to cover openings, they
MUST be no less than 1/4inch(6mm) mesh.
4. The minimum dimension of rectangular air ducts
MUST NOT be less than 3 inches(75mm).
5. When sizing grille or louver, use the free area of
opening. If free area is NOT stamped or marked on
grillor louver, assume a 20% free area for wood and
60% for metal.
ConfinedSpaceInstallation
NOTE: A confined space is defined as an area with less
than 50 cubic feet(1.4m 3)per 1,000 BTUH input rating for
all gas appliances installed in the area.
5. Follow the lighting instructions for each appliance be-
ing inspected. Adjust thermostat so appliance(s) will
operate continuously.
6. Allow 5 minutes of main burner operation, then check
for spillage at the draft hood relief opening of each
appliance. Use the flame of a match or candle
(Figure 4).
7,
After it has been determined that each appliance
vents properly, return doors, windows, appliances
etc. to their normal condition.
8.
If improper venting is observed, the cause MUST be
corrected using the appropriate tables in code books
of country having jurisdiction. See Appendix for list-
ing of applicable codes.
Requirements
1. Provide confined space with sufficient air for proper
combustion and ventilation of flue gases using hori-
zontal or vertical ducts or openings.
2. Figure 6, Figure 7, and Figure 8 illustrate how to
provide combustionand ventilation air. A minimum
of two permanent openings, one inletand one outlet,
are required.
3. One opening MUST be within 12 inches(300mm) of
the floor and the second opening within 12
inches(300mm) of the ceiling.
4. Size openings and ducts per Figure 5.
5. Horizontal duct openings require 1 square
inch(25sq, mm) offree area per 2,000 BTUH ofcorn-
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bined input for all gas appliances in area (see
Figure 5).
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Vertical duct openings or openings directly to outside
require I square inch(6.Smm 3)of free area per 4,000
BTUH for combined input of all gas appliances in
area (see Figure 5).
Free Area
Figure 5
STUH
Input
Rating
50,000
75,000
100,000
. 125,000
150,000
Minimum Free Area Required for Each Opening
Horizontal Duct
(2,000 BTUH)
25 sq. in.(161 cm 2)
35.5 aq. in.(242 cm 2
50 sq. in.(323 cm2I
62.5 sq. in.(403 cm z
71 sq. in.(484 cm 2)
(other appliances)
Vertical Duct or
openings to outside
(4,000 BTUH)
12.5 sq, in.(81 em2)
15.75 sq. in.(121 cm 2
25 sq. in.!161 cm 2)
31.25 sq. in.(202 cm2)
37.5 sq. in.(242 cm 2)
EXAMPLE: Determining Free Area
Appliance 1 Appliance 2 Total Input
100,000 + 30,000 = (130,000 + 4,000) 2210cm 2
Appliance 1 Appliance 2 Total Input
100,000 + 30,000= (130,000 + 2,000)= 4tgcm 2
(32.5 Sq. In.) Vertical)
(65 Sq. In.) Horizontal)
Round
Duct
(4,000
BTUH I
4"
5-
6 _
7"
7,,
Figure 7
Gas Vent
NOTE:Drawing air from attic is
NOT allowed in Canada.
Minimum One Inlet and One Outlet Air Supply is Required
May be in any Combination Shown
Inlet Air Opening Must be Within 12" (3O0mm) of floor
Outlet Air Opening Must be Within 12" (300mm) of ceiling
(1) 1 Square ineh(6cm2) per 4000 Btuh
Providing Combustion &
Ventilation Air (Except Canada)
Soffit Vent
(1)
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Gas Vent
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Outlet
Air (1) Outlet
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ptional
Air (1) _ilre_2)
Minimum One Inlet and One Outlet Air Supply is Required
Inlet Air Opening Must be Within 12" 130Omm) of floor
Outlet Air Opening Must be Within 12 (300ram) of ceiling
May be in any Combination Shown
(1) 1 Square inch(6cm2) per 4000 Btuh
(2) 1 Square inch(6cm2) per 2000 atuh
Figure 8 Ventilation Air
Minimum One Inlet and One Outlet Air Supply is Required
Inlet Air Opening Must be Within 12" 1,300mm) of floor
Outlet Air Opening Must be Within 12 (300ram) of ceiling
(1) 1 Square inch(6cm2) per 4000 Btuh
(2) 1 Square inch(6cm2) per 2000 Btuh r
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Gas Vent _ Gable Vent
Ventilated Attic_
Top Above Insulatioif_
t Air (1) ! Soffit
I Vent
May be in any Combination Shown
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Unconfined SpaceInstallation
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard.
Most homes will require additional air,
An unconfined space or homes with tight con-
struction may not have adequate air infiltration
for proper combustion and ventilation of flue
gases,
Failure to supply additional air by means of venti-
lation grilles or ducts could result in personal in-
jury and/or death•
An unconfined space is defined as an area having a mini-
mum volume of 50 cubic feet(1.4m 3)per 1,000 Btuh total
input rating for all gas appliances in area. Refer to Figu re 9
for minimum area required.
NOTE: Refer to definitions in section titled Unusually Tight
Construction and the Appendix. If any one of the conditions
apply, the space MUST be considered confined space re-
gardless of size.
1. Adjoining rooms can be considered part of an uncon-
fined area if there are openings without doors be-
tween rooms.
2,
An attic or crawlspace may be considered an uncon-
fined space provided there are adequate ventilation
openings directly to outdoors. Openings MUST re-
main open and NOT have any means of being closed
off. Ventilation openings to outdoors MUST be at
least 1 square inch(25mm 2) of free area per 4,000
BTUH of total input rating for all gas appliances in
area.
4. Air inlet MUST be screened with not less than 1/4
inch(6mm) mesh screen.
UnusuallyTightConstruction
In unconfined spaces, infiltration may be adequate to pro-
vide air for combustion, ventilation and dilution of flue
gases. However, in buildings with unusually tight construc-
tion, additional air MUST be provided using the methods
described in section titled Confined Space Installation:
If any one of the following conditions are present, the
space MUST be treated as confined space.
1. Walls and ceilings exposed to the outside have a
continuous, sealed vapour barrier. Openings are
gasketed or sealed.
2. Doors and openable windows are weather stripped.
3,
Other openings are caulked or sealed. These include
joints around window and door frames, between sole
plates and floors, between wall-ceiling joints, be-
tween wall panels, at penetrations for plumbing,
electrical and gas lines, etc.
Figure 10
Screen /
Area
This _,_
Min 12" /
Fresh Air Duct
F Inlet Air Fresh
f
Air Duct
Figure 9 Unconfined Space
BTUH Input Minimum Area 1 Sq. Inch
Rating in Square Feet per 4,000 BTUH
50,000 312(29m 2) 4"(100ram)
78,000 490(46m 2) 5"(127mm)
114,000 712(66m _) 6"(152m m)
155,000 968(90m=) T'(178m m)
EXAMPLE: NOTE: Square feet is based on 8 foot ceilings,
28,000 BTUH X 50 Cubic Ft. = 1,400 -- 175 Sq. Ft.
1,000 8' Ceiling Height
3.
Install air intake a minimum of 12" (300mm) above
maximum snow level and clear of any obstruction.
Duct or ventilation opening requires one square inch
of free area per 4,000 BTUH of total input rating for all
gas appliances in area. Refer to Figure 10 for typical
fresh air duct installation.
Minimum Area in Square Feet
Round Duct Size
Furnace
6"(150mm) Min.
18"(460mm) Max.
Ventilation Air
Some provincial codes and local municipalities require
ventilation or make-up air be brought into the conditioned
space as replacement air.Whichever method is used, the
mixed return air temperature across the heat exchanger
MUST not fall below 60°F (15° c) or flue gases will con-
dense in the heat exchanger. This will shorten the life of the
heat exchanger and possibly void your warranty.