Venting

THIS FURNACE IS NOT DESIGN CERTIFIED TO BE HORIZONTALLY VENTED.

Supply Air

Upflow Rotated Induced Draft Blower

To rotate the induced draft blwer counterclockwise, proceed as follows:

1.Disconnect electrical power from the furnace.

2.Disconnect the induced draft blower power leads, flue pipe, and pressure switch tubing.

3.Remove the round cutout from the appropriate side of the furnace.

4.Remove and save the four screws that hold the induced draft blower to the flue collector box.

5.Turn the induced draft blower 90 degrees clockwise, or counterclockwise. The gasket is adhered to the back plate and will rotate with the blower assembly.

6.Reinstall the induced draft blower on the flue collector box, using the four screws removed in Step 3. Tighten screws to provide an airtight seal.

7.Reconnect the induced draft blower power leads. NOTE: If the wires are not long enough, pull extra wire from the wire bundle in the blower compartment.

8.Remove and save the screw that holds the pressure switch to the furnace top panel.

9.Relocate the pressure switch to the same side as the flue outlet in the hole provided.

10.Reconnect the draft blower power leads, flue pipe, and pressure switch tubing. Make sure that all wires and the pressure switch tubing are at least one inch from the flue pipe, or any other hot surfaces.

11.Restore power to the furnace.

Counterflow units are shipped with the induced draft blower discharging from the top of the furnace. (“Top” as viewed for a counterflow installation.) Vent the furnace in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1 - latest edition. In Canada, vent the furnace in accordance with the National Standard of Canada, CAN/CSA B149.1 AND CAN/CSA B149.2 - latest editions and amendments.

WARNING

NEVER ALLOW THE PRODUCTS OF COMBUSTION, INCLUDING CARBON MONOXIDE, TO ENTER THE RETURN DUCTWORK OR CIRCULATION AIR SUPPLY.

VII. EXTERIOR MASONRY CHIMNEYS -

CATEGORY I FURNACES ONLY

An exterior masonry chimney is defined as a “Masonry chimney exposed to the outdoors on one or more sides below the roof line.” The ability to use a clay lined masonry chimney depends on a parameter not associated with interior chimneys. This variable is the geographic location of the installation. Researchers have discovered that the winter design temperatures have a direct impact on the suitability of this type of venting. In most situations, the existing masonry chimneys will require a properly sized metallic liner.

WARNING

POSSIBILITY OF PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH DAMAGING CONDENSATION CAN OCCUR INSIDE MASONRY CHIMNEYS WHEN A SINGLE FAN ASSISTED CATEGORY I APPLIANCE (80% AFUE FURNACE) IS VENTED WITHOUT ADEQUATE DILUTION AIR. DO NOT CONNECT AN 80% FURNACE TO A MASONRY CHIMNEY UNLESS THE FURNACE IS COMMON VENTED WITH A DRAFT HOOD EQUIPPED APPLIANCE OR THE CHIMNEY IS LINED WITH A METAL LINER OR TYPE B METAL VENT. ALL INSTALLATIONS USING MASONRY CHIMNEYS MUST BE SIZED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPROPRIATE VENTING TABLES. IF AN 80% FURNACE IS COMMON VENTED WITH A DRAFT HOOD EQUIPPED APPLIANCE, THE POTENTIAL FOR CONDENSATION DAMAGE MAY STILL EXIST WITH EXTREMELY COLD CONDITIONS, LONG VENT CONNECTORS, EXTERIOR CHIMNEYS, OR ANY COMBINATION OF THESE CONDITIONS. THE RISK OF CONDENSATION DAMAGE IS BEST AVOIDED BY USING THE MASONRY CHIMNEY AS A PATHWAY FOR PROPERLY SIZED METAL LINER OR TYPE B METAL VENT.

Crown

Wash

 

 

 

Roof Line

Clay Tile Size Generally

Clay Tile Size: 8" x 8" x12"

12" x 12" (24" Length)

 

(Each x 24" Length)

 

 

Attic Floor

 

1/2" to 1" Air Space

 

Second Floor

Throat

 

 

Damper

 

 

 

 

First Floor

 

 

Water Heater

Breech

F.A.F. Vent

Vent Connector

 

Connector

 

 

Fan Assisted

Natural Draft

Clean Out

Forced Air

Water Heater

 

Furnace

 

Basement Floor

Typical Multiple Flue Clay Tile Chimney

CHECKLIST SUMMARY

This checklist serves as a summary of the items to be checked before venting an 80+ furnace into a masonry chimney. In addition, we recommend that a qualified serviceman use this checklist to perform a yearly inspection of the furnace venting system.

This checklist is only a summary. For detailed information on each of the procedures mentioned, see the paragraph referenced with each item.

This inspection is based upon a draft topical report, “Masonry Chimney Inspection and Relining”, issued by the Gas Research Institute. While not yet finalized, we believe this report represents the best information on this subject which is currently available.

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