Amana AMV9 Recommended Installation Positions, Viii. Propane Gas /High Altitude Installations

AIR		ALTERNATE FLUE AND
DISCHARGE
		COMBUSTION AIR PIPE
		LOCATIONS
Side		Side
Return		Return
Duct		Duct
Connection		Connection
		Bottom
		Return
		Duct
	Connection
	UPFLOW
	UPRIGHT
		ALTERNATE FLUE AND
		COMBUSTION AIR PIPE
		LOCATIONS
		Bottom
AIR		Return
		Duct
DISCHARGE		Connection

UPFLOW HORIZONTAL

LEFT AIR DISCHARGE

Bottom
Return	AIR
Duct
Connection	DISCHARGE

UPFLOW HORIZONTAL

RIGHT AIR DISCHARGE

Recommended Installation Positions

NOTE: Alternate “vertical” piping connections can not be used when an upflow furnace is installed with supply air discharging to the right, or when a counterflow furnace is installed with supply air discharging to the left. In either case, use the standard flue and combustion air piping connections.

ALTERNATE ELECTRICAL AND GAS LINE CONNECTIONS

This furnace has provisions allowing for electrical and gas line connections through either side panel. In horizontal applications the connections can be made either through the “top” or “bottom” of the furnace.

DRAIN PAN

A drain pan must be provided if the furnace is installed above a conditioned area. The drain pan must cover the entire area under the furnace (and air conditioning coil if applicable).

FREEZE PROTECTION

Refer to Section VI, Horizontal Applications and Conditions - Drain Trap and Lines.

FURNACE SUSPENSION

If the furnace is installed in a crawl space it must be suspended from the floor joist or supported by a concrete pad. Never install the furnace on the ground or allow it to be exposed to water. Refer to Section IV, Location Requirements and Considerations - Furnace Suspension for further details.

VIII. PROPANE GAS /HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLATIONS

WARNING

POSSIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH MAY OCCUR IF THE CORRECT CONVERSION KITS ARE NOT INSTALLED. THE APPROPRIATE KITS MUST BE APPLIED TO INSURE SAFE AND PROPER FURNACE OPERATION. ALL CONVERSIONS MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER OR SERVICE AGENCY.

This furnace is shipped from the factory configured for natural gas at standard altitude. Propane gas installations require an orifice change to compensate for the energy content difference between natural and propane gas.

High altitude installations may require both a pressure switch and an orifice change. These changes are necessary to compensate for the natural reduction in the density of both the gas fuel and the combustion air at higher altitude.

For installations above 7000 feet, please refer to your distributor for required kit(s).

Gas	Altitude	Kit	Orifice	Manifold Pressure		Pressure
				High Stage	Low Stage	Switch Change
Natural	0-7000	None	#43	3.5" w.c.	1.9" w.c.	None
Propane		LPM-03B	#55	10.0" w.c.	6.0" w.c.	None

NOTE: In Canada, gas furnaces are only certified to 4500 feet.

Contact the distributor for a tabular listing of appropriate manufacturer’s kits for propane gas and/or high altitude installa- tions. The indicated kits must be used to insure safe and proper furnace operation. All conversions must be performed by a quali- fied installer, or service agency.

IX. VENT/FLUE PIPE & COMBUSTION AIR PIPE

GENERAL

WARNING

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN BODILY INJURY OR DEATH. CAREFULLY READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN IN THIS SECTION.

WARNING

UPON COMPLETION OF THE FURNACE INSTALLATION, CAREFULLY INSPECT THE ENTIRE FLUE SYSTEM BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE FURNACE TO ASSURE IT IS PROPERLY SEALED. LEAKS IN THE FLUE SYSTEM CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH DUE TO EXPOSURE TO FLUE PRODUCTS, INCLUDING CARBON MONOXIDE.

A condensing gas furnace achieves its high level of efficiency by extracting almost all of the heat from the products of combustion and cooling them to the point where condensation takes place. Because of the relatively low flue gas temperature and water con- densation requirements, PVC pipe is used as venting material.

This furnace must not be connected to Type B, BW, or L vent or vent connector, and must not be vented into any portion of a factory built or masonry chimney except when used as a pathway for PVC as described later in this section. Never common vent this appliance with another appliance or use a vent which is used by a solid fuel appliance. Do not use commercially available “no hub connec- tors” other than those shipped with this product.

It is the responsibility of the installer to follow the manufacturers’ recommendations and to verify that all vent/flue piping and connec- tors are compatible with furnace flue products. Additionally, it is the responsibility of the installer to ensure that all piping and connec- tions possess adequate structural integrity and support to prevent flue pipe separation, shifting, or sagging during furnace operation.

DUAL CERTIFICATION: NON-DIRECT/DIRECT VENT

This furnace is dual certified and may be installed as a non-direct vent (single pipe) or direct vent (dual pipe) appliance. A non-direct vent installation requires only a vent/flue pipe, while a direct vent installation requires both a vent/flue pipe and a combustion air intake pipe. Refer to the appropriate section for details concerning piping size, length, number of elbows, furnace connections, and terminations.

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