Nordyne E3 user service Rear Mounting Plate, Duct Connector Non Platinum, Method B, Method C

Mounting	Rear Wall
Plate

Floor

Opening

Optional Supply

Entrance

Cut-out Area

Refrigerant

Line

Opening

Supply Air Duct

Cut Duct Opening

1/16th. Larger Than

Plenum Connector

Figure 7. Rear Mounting Plate

Mounting

Plate

Plenum

Secure Duct Connector &

Mtg Plate With 2 Flat Head Screws or Nails At Dimpled Locations

Rear Wall

Bend Connector Tabs

Under Duct Opening

Refrigerant

Line

Opening

Supply Air Duct

Figure 8. Duct Connector (Non Platinum)

Method B

1.Place duct connector through fl oor opening with bottom tabs resting on top of supply air duct. Mark cutout area around inside of tabs.

2.Remove duct connector and cut out duct opening slightly larger than area marked.

3.If using optional rear mounting plate (sup- plied with duct connector), install it to back edge of fl oor opening (see Figure 7). Re- install duct connector in fl oor opening. A shim may be used, if necessary, to ensure the furnace is level.

4. Secure duct connector to fl oor with two

fl at-head fasteners at dimpled locations (see Figure 8).

5.Secure connector to duct by bending bottom tabs under and up against duct surfaces (see Figure 10).

Method C

1.Attach tabs to sides of duct (one on each side) using sheet metal fasteners or other method, ensuring that the duct connector is secure and sealed to the duct (see Figure 11).

2.Seal the duct fl ap edges with an approved tape or compound for a leak-free joint.

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