Lennox International Inc EL296UHE Horizontal Application Installation Clearances

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The EL296UHE furnace can be installed in horizontal ap­ plications with either right- or left-hand air discharge. Refer to figure 17 for clearances in horizontal applications.

Horizontal Application

Installation Clearances

Right-Hand Discharge

Left End

Right End

Air

Air

Flow

Flow

HORIZONTAL SUSPENSION KIT

Metal Strap

Internal Brace

(provided with kit)

(typical)

 

Bracket

 

(typical)

 

 

Air

 

Flow

Bottom (Floor)**

Left-Hand Discharge

Top

Left End

Air

Flow

Right End

Air

Flow

FIGURE 18

NOTE - When the furnace is installed on a platform or with the horizontal suspension kit in a crawlspace, it must be elevated enough to avoid water damage, accommodate drain trap and to allow the evaporator coil to drain.

 

Bottom (Floor)**

 

 

Top

 

0

 

 

 

Front*

 

0

 

 

 

Back

 

0

 

 

 

Ends

 

0

 

 

 

Vent

 

0

 

 

 

Floor

 

0‡

 

 

 

*Front clearance in alcove installation must be 24 in. (610 mm). Maintain a minimum of 24 in. (610 mm) for front service access. **An 8” service clearance must be maintained below the unit to provide for servicing of the condensate trap.

‡For installations on a combustible floor, do not install the furnace directly on carpeting, tile or other combustible materials other than wood flooring.

FIGURE 17

Suspended Installation of Horizontal Unit

This furnace may be installed in either an attic or a crawl­ space. Either suspend the furnace from roof rafters or floor joists, as shown in figure 18, or install the furnace on a platform, as shown in figure 19. A horizontal suspension kit (51W10) may be ordered from Lennox or use equiva­ lent.

NOTE - Heavy-gauge sheet metal straps may be used to suspend the unit from roof rafters or ceiling joists. When straps are used to suspend the unit in this way, support must be provided for both the ends. The straps must not interfere with the plenum or exhaust piping installation.

Cooling coils and supply and return air plenums must be supported separately.

Platform Installation of Horizontal Unit

1 - Select location for unit keeping in mind service and other necessary clearances. See figure 17.

2 - Construct a raised wooden frame and cover frame with a plywood sheet. If unit is installed above finished space, install an an auxiliary drain pan under unit. Set unit in drain pan as shown in figure 19. Leave 8 inches for service clearance below unit for condensate trap.

3 - Provide a service platform in front of unit. When instal­ ling the unit in a crawl space, a proper support platform may be created using concrete blocks.

4 - Route auxiliary drain line so that water draining from this outlet will be easily noticed by the homeowner.

5 - If necessary, run the condensate line into a conden­ sate pump to meet drain line slope requirements. The pump must be rated for use with condensing furnaces. Protect the condensate discharge line from the pump to the outside to avoid freezing.

6 - Continue with exhaust, condensate and intake piping installation according to instructions.

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Contents Installation Instructions EL296UHE Table of ContentsEL296UHE Unit Dimensions inches mm TOP ViewSafety Information EL296UHE Gas FurnaceShipping and Packing List Package 1 of 1 containsInstallation Locations Installed in Combination with a Cooling CoilUse of Furnace as Construction Heater General Combustion, Dilution & Ventilation AirConfined Space Air from InsideUnconfined Space Equipment in Confined Space ALL AIR from InsideAir from Outside Equipment in Confined Space ALL AIR from OutsideEquipment in Confined Space Installation Setting Equipment Shipping Bolt RemovalMoved before the furnace is placed into operation. Af­ EL296 Furnaces with 1/2 HP Blower MotorSetting Equipment Front ViewSide View END ViewReturn Air Guidelines Side Return Air With transition and filterOptional Return Air Base Upflow Applications Only Removing the Bottom PanelFrontBack Horizontal Application Installation Clearances Suspended Installation of Horizontal UnitPlatform Installation of Horizontal Unit Horizontal Suspension KITPipe & Fittings Specifications FiltersDuct System Joint Cementing Procedure Piping and Fittings SpecificationsSpecification Primer & Solvent CementVenting Practices Piping Suspension GuidelinesWall Thickness Guidelines Removal of the Furnace from Common VentHorizontal Installation Offset Requirements Vent Piping GuidelinesExhaust Piping Figures 22, 24 Minimum Vent Pipe LengthsPiping Size Process Outdoor Termination Usage Standard ConcentricStandard Termination Elevation 4500 10,000 ft 135Maximum Allowable Intake or Exhaust Vent Length in Feet Concentric Termination at Elevation 0 4500 ftConcentric Termination Elevation 4501 10,000 ft Standard Termination Elevation 4500 10,000 ft Applications Right Hand Discharge Shown Intake Piping General Guidelines for Vent Terminations 32 to 20 to US Installations1 Canadian Installations2 Inside Corner DetailNo minimum to outside corner Exiting Exhaust and Intake Vent Different pressure zones Direct Vent Roof Termination KITEL296UHE Alternate Terminations Tee & Forty-Five Degree Elbows Only 51MM 76MM51MM 7MM Vent Pipe SupportSide View Front ViewTop View Exhaust EL296UHE Direct Vent Application Using Existing Chimney NON-DIRECT Vent Roof Termination KITEL296UHE NON-DIRECT Vent Application Using Existing Chimney Condensate PipingCondensate Trap With Optional Overflow Switch Condensate Trap LocationsEL296UHE with Evaporator Coil Using a Common Drain Unit shown in horizontal left-hand discharge positionTrap / Drain Assembly Using 1/2 PVC or 3/4 PVC 178Gas Piping Leak CheckPlugged TAP Horizontal Applications Possible Gas Piping Configurations Left Side Piping Standard Right Side Piping AlternatePrecautions and Procedures Interior MAKE-UP BOX InstallationElectrical GAS Pipe Capacity FT3/HR kL/HROn-Board Links and Diagnostic Push Button Figure Typical EL296UHE Wiring Diagram Integrated Control LEDIntegrated Control DIP Switch Settings EL296 Field Wiring Applications With Conventional Thermostat OFF With tstat withHumidity control Heat / 1 CoolSingle Stage Heat PumpComfortSense 7000 L7724UOFF For Your Safety Read Before Operating Unit Start-UpGas Pressure Adjustment GAS Meter Clocking ChartDial Proper Combustion High Altitude Information Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard Other Unit Adjustments Heating Sequence of OperationRepair Parts List Cabinet PartsControl Panel Parts Blower PartsService Cleaning The Burner AssemblyBlower FiltersStart-Up & Performance Check List TypicalTemperature Rise Total External Static Drain LineCondensate Line Thermostat Vent PipeRequirements for Commonwealth of Massachusetts Approved Carbon Monoxide Detectors

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