Goodman Mfg AMV8 IV. Location Requirements and Considerations, CSA International

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

The GMV8 series of furnaces meet the California NOx emission standards and California seasonal efficiency standards. ANNUAL inspections of the furnace and its vent system is strongly recommended.

IV. LOCATION REQUIREMENTS AND CONSIDERATIONS

GENERAL

WARNING

POSSIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH DUE TO FIRE, EXPLOSION, SMOKE, SOOT, CONDENSTAION, ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR CARBON MONOXIDE MAY RESULT FROM IMPROPER INSTALLATION, REPAIR, OPERATION, OR MAINTENANCE OF THIS PRODUCT.

•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 Section V, Combustion and Ventilation Air Requirements.

•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

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.

WARNING

TO PREVENT POSSIBLE EQUIPMENT DAMAGE, PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, THE FOLLOWING BULLET POINTS MUST BE OBSERVED WHEN INSTALLING THE UNIT.

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.

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•Do not connect this furnace to a chimney flue that serves a separate appliance designed to burn solid fuel.

CLEARANCES AND ACCESSIBILITY

Unobstructed front clearance of 24" for servicing is recommended.

	VEN T		SIDES	FRO N T	BAC K	TO P
B1-V ENT		S ING LE				(PLENUM )
1"		6"	1"	3"	0"	1"

Top clearance for horizontal configuration - 1"

HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION

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.

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