IMPORTANT: Read this owner information
to become familiar with the capabilities and
use of your heating appliance. Keep this
literature where you will have easy access to
it in the future. If a problem occurs, check
the instructions and follow recommendations given. If these suggestions don’t
eliminate your problem, call the appropriate
NORDYNE distributor. A distributor service
list is included with this appliance.
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WARNING:
Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Improper installation, adjustment,
alteration, service or maintenance can
cause injury, property damage, or
death. Refer to this manual. For
assistance or additional information
consult a qualified dealer or service
agency. To avoid personal injury or
property damage, ask a service
technician to inspect the furnace and
to replace any part of the control
system which has been under water.
SECTION 1. OWNER
INFORMATION
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Before Operating System
Before operating your heating/cooling system
(see Figure 1), make sure that:
• Control panel covers are closed.
• Blower and/or relay control plugs are
plugged in.
• Fan switch is set to “AUTO” (E2EH units
only).
• Circuit breakers are in “ON” position.
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CAUTION:
No user serviceable parts inside
control panel. DO NOT OPEN.
• All power supply switches for furnace and
outside unit (if installed) are turned on.
• Furnace door is closed and properly latched.
Refer to the owner’s manual supplied with the
optional heat pump or air conditioner for further
information.
For optional A/C or H/P systems,
always wait at least five minutes after
the system shuts off before restarting
the system. Observe this procedure
when operating the system per the
following instructions.
To Operate System in Cooling
Mode
NOTE: The “FAN ON/FAN AUTO” (fan switch)
and “HEAT/OFF/COOL” (system switch) are
located either on your thermostat (if it’s supplied
with a sub-base) or on the relay box added to
your furnace.
for several hours with all air registers open.
2.With system on, check temperature in all
rooms.
3.Partially close registers in rooms that are
too warm (in heating mode) or too cool (in
cooling mode) and in rooms that are infrequently occupied.
4.Re-check room temperature and adjust
registers as needed.
To Shut Off System
1.Make sure blower selector switch is on
“Auto”.
2.Set thermostat temperature selector to low-
est temperature setting, OR...
3.For thermostats with optional sub-base (see
Figure 1), or for systems with relay box, set
system switch to “OFF.”
1.Make sure blower selector switch is on
“Auto.”
2.Set fan switch to “AUTO.”
3.Set system switch to “COOL.”
4.Set thermostat temperature selector to
desired comfort level.
To Operate System in Heating
Mode
1.Make sure blower selector switch is on
“Auto.”
2.Set fan switch to “AUTO.”
3.Set system switch to “HEAT.”
4.Set thermostat temperature selector switch
to desired comfort level.
NOTE: Allow at least one hour for the room
temperature to stabilize before you make a
second adjustment to the thermostat setting.
Once the desired comfort level is established,
make only small adjustments to the thermostat
setting to meet changing temperature conditions.
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WARNING:
To prevent hazard of electrical shock
and injury from moving parts, be
certain the thermostat is off and the
furnace circuit breaker(s) are in the
“OFF” position before servicing. Close
and properly latch the outer door after
doing the following recommended
maintenance.
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Regularly
NOTE: If a coil is installed, furnace filter is not
used.
1.Replace furnace air filter (see Figure 1),
OR...
2.Remove coil filters, wash, and allow to dry.
Re-install coil filters to original positions.
3.Vacuum or wipe clean interior of furnace
cabinet.
4.Clean all lint and dust from around furnace.
To Operate Blower Continuously
1.Set blower selector switch to “ON” for summer air circulation only (see Figure 1),
OR...
2.If thermostat is equipped with optional heating/cooling sub-base or relay box (see
Figure 1), set fan switch to “ON.”
To Balance Air Distribution
1.On a typical day, set thermostat selector to
desired comfort level and operate system
Every Six Months
1.Vacuum or wipe away any dust or lint on
blower motor.
Before Each Heating Season
NOTE: If a coil is installed, furnace filter is not
used.
1.Replace furnace air filter (see Figure 1),
OR...
2.Remove coil filters, wash, and allow to dry.
Re-install coil filters to original positions.
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3.Have a qualified serviceman inspect all
furnace components and field wiring and
clean and service heating system as
needed. If this furnace was installed with
aluminum power supply wiring, have serviceman periodically check all connections
to prevent possible equipment failure and/
or fire hazard. Do not attempt any service
function yourself which requires opening
furnace control panel covers.
BEFORE YOU CALL A SERVICEMAN
1.Make sure thermostat temperature selector is set above room temperature for heating or below room temperature for cooling.
If thermostat is equipped with heating/cooling sub-base, make sure system switch
(see Figure 1) is set to “HEAT” for furnace
operation or set to “COOL” for optional airconditioning operation.
2.Check main household service panel to
see if appropriate circuit disconnect(s) for
appliance power supply is on.
3.Refer to instructions under Before Operating System for pre-operation checks.
4.Refer to instructions under Before Each
Heating Season for maintenance procedures and recommended service checks.
5.Refer to owner’s manual provided with
optional air conditioner or heat pump (if
installed) for service and maintenance.
NOTE: All servicing of this heating appliance
other than the normal maintenance described in
this section must be done by authorized trained
service personnel. Do not open the control
panels (see Figure 1) at any time.
Please specify the complete model and serial
numbers shown on the furnace data label (see
Figure 1) for all warranty service and when
ordering replacement parts or optional equipment. Refer to the replacement parts list provided with the furnace for part numbers.
Optional air conditioners and heat pumps are
listed by Underwriters’ Laboratories (UL) or
Environmental Testing Laboratories (ETL) and
certified by ARI and the Canadian Standards
Association (CSA), or Warnock Hersey or ETLC.
These cooling systems include energy-saving
components to provide maximum cooling performance at electrical energy usage levels established by federal standards. Refer to the
operation instruction label on your furnace for
the optional air conditioning equipment approved
for your heating appliance.
SECTION 2.
INSTALLER INFORMATION
GENERAL
These instructions and specifications are primarily intended to assist qualified individuals
experienced in the proper installation of home
heating and air conditioning appliances. Some
local codes require licensed personnel for the
installation and service of this type of equipment. Approved installation, operation, and
maintenance of this central heating system
appliance must be in accordance with the listed
specifications contained in these instructions
and other documents supplied with the furnace
and/or optional air conditioning equipment. Refer
to local authorities having jurisdiction for further
information.
Before beginning installation, read these instructions thoroughly. Follow all warnings and
cautions in the instructions and on the unit.
Improper installation, service adjustment, or
maintenance can cause explosion, fire, electrical shock or other conditions which may result in
personal injury or property damage. Unless
otherwise noted in these instructions, use only
factory-authorized kits and accessories when
modifying this product.
OPTIONAL AIR CONDITIONER
AND HEAT PUMP
Your E2 Series electric furnace is approved for
use with an optional central air conditioner or a
heat pump. To adapt this heating appliance to
a “total comfort system,” contact your nearest
NORDYNE distributor.
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Overview of E2 Furnace
E2E(-) Series electric furnaces are available in
two models. E2EH models are equipped with
the standard two-speed blower. E2EH models
can be easily converted for use with NORDYNE
split-system air conditioners and heat pumps.
E2EB models are air-conditioning ready; that is,
they are equipped with a multi-speed (fourspeed) blower, blower relay, and cabinet insulation kit. See Table 3 for cooling and heat pump
availability with factory installed blower.
For typical non-ducted return air downflow
applications, an air-conditioner or heat-pump
coil can be installed by mounting the coil directly
on top of the furnace without adding sheet metal
cavities or cutting and trimming wood panels.
A return air grille for closet or alcove installations
is available. For downflow alcove installations,
the grille (with frame provided) may be attached
to the top of the furnace and all paneling and trim
flushed to it. This installation provides an access door for future installation of NORDYNE
air conditioning or heat pump coils on top of the
furnace.
Power entrance for all models may be through
the right side or through the bottom of the unit
(when viewing the unit in a downflow position).
UNIT CHECKOUT
Before installing this furnace:
1.Inspect unit for possible shipping damage.
If shipping damage is found, file claim with
transportation company.
2.Record furnace model number and serial
number (see furnace data label) for future
reference.
3.Carefully read all instructions supplied with
optional equipment to be installed with
furnace.
CODES, SPECIFICATIONS, AND
REQUIREMENTS
Furnace Codes
Installation and wiring of this furnace, as well as
the design and construction of the home duct
system, must be in accordance with one or more
of the following codes:
• HUD MANUFACTURED HOME CON-
STRUCTION AND SAFETY STANDARD
(Title 24, Part 3280)
• American National Standards (ANSI)
A119.11, C1-NFPA 7 (National Electrical
Code)
• CANADIAN STANDARDS (C.S.A.) Z240.6.1,
and Z240.9.1.
May vary by model, check the unit data label for
Listing agency(s)
appli cable agency listing mark.
Approved for: single/multistory residential or
mobil e/modular/manufactured structures. Upflow,
Approved Installation Configurations
downflow, (freestanding/closet/alcove)
Accessibility for ServicingMinimum of 18" (46 cm) required in front of unit.
Mini mum Cl earance to
Combustibles
0" from all surfaces of furnace cabinet, ducts,
optional coil housing and plenum connector.
No separate subbase required for installations on
combustible flooring.
Minimum return air200 in.
opening required (total free area)235 in
250 in
2
(1290 cm2) heating only*
2
(1516 cm2) A/C or H/P up to 4-ton installed.*
2
(1613) cm2 A/C or H/P up to 4 ton w/1"
clearance installed.
2
390 in.
(2516 cm2) A/C or H/P up to 5 ton installed.
*or return air grille and frame assembly p/n 902989
or wall mount grille p/n 902999.
Use return air grill e and frame assembly P/N 902989-
Return air g rille
or equivalent for alcove installation.
Use wall mount return air grilled P /N 902999- or
(closet or alcove installation)
equivalent for closet installation.
155 in.
2
(1000 cm2) must be added for
5-to n A /C or H/P system.
All local codes having jurisdiction shall also
apply.
Air Duct Codes and Specifications
Air ducts must be installed in accordance with
National Fire Protection Association standards
NFPA 90A and NFPA 90B, these instructions,
and all applicable local codes.
• Materials: Air ducts must be aluminum, tin
plate, galvanized sheet steel, or other approved materials for outlet or return air ducts.
• Construction: Snap-Lock or Pittsburgh-Lock
seams are preferred. All other types of
seams must be made tight to prevent leakage.
• Sizing: Supply duct system must be designed
for proper air distribution. Static pressure
measured externally to furnace shall not exceed static pressure rating listed on furnace
nameplate.
• Location of Openings: Duct system must be
designed so that no supply registers are
located in duct system directly below furnace.
Return Air Codes and
Requirements
Non-ducted return air systems may be used for
closet or alcove installations.
NOTE: Applicable installation codes may limit
the furnace to installation in a single-story residence only. Furnace installations other than
closet or alcove installations require ducted
return air systems.
• Wiring materials located in return duct system must conform to NEC Article 300-22(c).
• Gas piping must not run in or through return
air duct system.
• If return air opening is located below top of
furnace, a minimum clearance must be provided between opening and furnace (see
“Accessibility for servicing” in Table 1).
Closed-Off Space Requirements
Living space not served by, and closed off from,
the return air ducts to the furnace by doors,
sliding partitions, and other means must be
provided with permanent, uncloseable openings in the doors or partitions to allow air to
return to the furnace from all parts of the home.
Return air grilles, with a minimum open area of
one square inch for every five square feet of
living space closed off from the furnace, must be
provided in the door or room partition.
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Contact your nearest NORDYNE distributor for
a complete list of electric furnace accessories.
Return Air Grille
A return air grille and frame assembly (see
Figure 2) is available for use in non-ducted
return air installations. In downflow alcove installations, the grille and frame assembly may
be mounted directly to the top of the furnace. In
closet installations, a wall mount grille is available for attachment to a door or wall.
Air return to the furnace must have a minimum
free area opening (see Table 1).
Acceptable floor or ceiling return air systems for
closet installations with return air entering
through an opening in the closet floor or ceiling
must meet all of the following requirements:
• Return air opening into closet, regardless of
its location, must not be smaller than size
specified on unit data label.
• If located in floor of closet, return air opening
must be provided with means of preventing
its inadvertent closure by a flat object placed
over opening.
• Materials located in return air duct system
must have a flame-spread classification of
200 or less.
• Noncombustible pans having 1" upturned
flanges must be located beneath openings in
a floor-return duct system.
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Optional Automatic Furnace
Damper #901083 -
Furnace may (not required) be equipped with
the optional automatic damper when a packaged air conditioner is installed and connected
to the warm air duct system. This damper prevents cooled air from discharging through the
furnace cabinet, causing excessive cooling of
the immediate area. Refer to instructions supplied with the damper for details.
Multi-Speed Blower Conversion
Package (4 or 5 ton):
Upgrade blower packages are available for
adding air conditioning or heat pump systems.
See furnace “Options and Compatibility” label
for systems available.
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23 3/4"
(603 mm)
Cabinet
Insulation
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Item
Number
7
(Se e Fi g. Descri ptio n
14-Speed Blower
27"
(686 mm)
4 Ton - See Notes: 1 & 5
5 Ton - See Note: 1
2A.C./H.P. Relay Control
See Not e: 1
3Cabinet Insul at i on K i t
1
2
29"
(737 mm)
3
4"A" -Coi l Conversi on Ki t
5Coil Cabi net
See Not es : 1 & 5
See Not e: 2
See Not e: 3
6Upflow St and
See Not e: 4
20"
(508 mm)
20" (508 mm)
29"
(737 mm)
Notes:
1) For A/C and H/P use.
2) Includes coil filters.
3) For upflow or downflow installations.
4) For upflow A/C or H/P installations (includes
5) Standard in EB models.
7A/ C and H/ P Indoor Coils
8Return A i r G rille and
Frame A ssem bl y
one filter; use filter from furnace to
complete filtering system in this accessory).
23 3/4" (603 mm)
Upflow Coil Cabinet
20" (508 mm)
14"
(357 mm
23 3/4" (603 mm)
Filters (one obtained
from furnace)
Upflow Stand
NOTE: See Table 2 for descriptions
and notes
Figure 2. Optional Accessories
Table 2. Optional Air Conditioning and
Heat Pump Equipment
11/16"
20-1/8"
(511 mm)
3"
(76 mm)
(17 mm)
Figure 3. Optional Rear Mounting Plate
(P/N 389080)
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g
g
g
g
3.8 Amps
4 Spd, 3/4HP
11" Dia., 8" W
2.0 - 5.0 Ton
023H023H 5-Ton
75,00075,000
22.022.0
4 (21.6)4 (21.6)
240 Volts/60Hz/1-Phase
0.3
2.0 - 4.0 Ton
speed blower allowing the units to accept up to 5 tons of air conditioning or
4 tons heat pump.
speed blower allowing the units to accept up to 5 tons of air conditioning.
3. The factory installed blower for the EH models can be replaced with a multi-
4. The factory installed blower for the EB models can be replaced with a multi-
240V, multiply Btuh rating by the following factors: x 0.92 (230V), x 0.84
1. Heating output rated at listed voltage. For outputs at voltages other than
Table 3. Unit Specifications
(220V), x 0.75 (208V)
coil cabinet and upflow stand.
2. Height is 56" with return air grille installed, 58" with coil cabinet and 72" with
TYPICAL INSTALLATION OF
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DOWNFLOW SYSTEMS OR
PLATINUM SYSTEM
The following steps describe installation instructions for an under-the-floor supply duct
system with a return air system that can be
either non-ducted or ducted. Duct connectors
(Table 4) are recommended for this application.
NOTE: Before installing this furnace, consider
all clearances for the installation and future
servicing of the furnace. Refer to Table 1.
Return Air and Filtering Systems
Furnaces may be installed with non-ducted or
ducted return air. For non-ducted return air
systems, either the optional grille and frame
assembly or the optional wall mount grille is
recommended. For ducted return air systems
with air conditioners or heat pumps, either
providing an access panel in the duct or using
the optional coil cabinet is recommended. The
duct system must be properly sized so as to
account for any additional external static pressure produced from the chosen filtering method.
AND DISCARD THIS FILTER.
3.With optional coil housing:
- see coil cabinet instructions for specific
filtering methods.
Filtering Methods - Ducted Return Air
1.Without optional coil housing:
- install a filter with a minimum unrestricted
medium area of 324 square inches in the
duct above the coil that is accessible for
monthly cleaning or replacement by homeowner.
2.With optional coil housing:
-install a filter with a minimum unrestricted
medium area of 324 square inches in the
duct above the coil that is accessible for
monthly cleaning or replacement by homeowner.
Optional Duct Connectors for
Downflow Systems
Duct connectors are recommended for heated
air distribution in under-the-floor duct systems.
With this system, furnaces may be installed on
NOTE: Refer to the instructions supplied with
any additional accessories for further installation details.
Filtering Methods - Non-Ducted Return Air
1.Without A/C or H/P uncased coil:
- use the filter supplied with the furnace;
ensure that the filter is installed mat side
down between the filter retainer and furnace top (see Figure 4).
2.With A/C or H/P uncased coil:
- use the optional coil filters; the filter supplied with the furnace is not used; REMOVE
FLOOR CAVITY
x
SUPPLY AIR DUCT
*Felt Seal
Corner
Spacers
Reducer
C
*Indicates only applicable for Finger Tab Duct Connector
*OPENING TO DUCT
A= 13-1/4" (337 mm)
B= 10-3/4" (274 mm)
WITH PLATE (C) REMOVED
OPENING BECOMES
13-1/4” x 13-1/4”
Frame
Fasteners (4)
Grille
Furnace Filter
(not used with
A/C or H/P
Figure 4. Grille Support Frame and Grille
Assembly
TOP VIEW
19”
(483 mm)
A
B
19"
X
(483 mm)
Top of
Furnace
Figure 5. Duct Connector Selection (Non-Platinum)
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combustible flooring without a separate subbase. Also, the furnace rear mounting plate
(see Figure 3) supplied with the duct connectors is recommended for use with this type of
installation.
Selecting Duct Connector
Non Platinum Duct Connector
1.Determine depth of floor cavity from surface of floor to top of supply air duct (see
Figure 5).
2.Select appropriate model from Table 4
which matches X-dimension of floor cavity.
To maximize air delivery, remove reducer
(C in Figure 5) to obtain largest open area
that will fit duct/floor construction.
NOTE: Duct connectors may be
installed in any one of four positions.
Platinum Duct Connector
1.The 14” round duct connector (903896) is
designed to connect directly to a 14” flexduct.
If “X”Use Duct Connector
floor cavity is:Model Part Number
Englis hMe t r i c ( m m ) Finger T ab Screw Dow n
2.Cut floor opening on outside edge of marked
line so that opening is slightly larger than
area marked.
3.Additional provisions may be necessary
for optional air conditioning or heat pump if
refrigerant lines are installed elsewhere
than at the front of the furnace.
4.The refrigerant and entrance supply opening dimensions may be adjusted ± 1/2”.