Full Product Manual

Installing Your Furnace
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The following steps are needed for proper installation and safe
operation of your furnace. If you have any doubts as to any
requirements, obtain professional help. Remember to ALWAYS
consult your local heating or plumbing inspector, building
department or gas utility company regarding regulations, codes,
or ordinances which apply to the installation and location of a
vented wall furnace .
IMPORTANT
For satisfactory and trouble-free operation, be sure to:
1. Locate the furnace properly within the space to be heated.
2. Install the furnace in accordance with local codes or
ordinances and instructions provided. In the absence of
local codes or ordinances, install the furnace to conform
with the current edition of the National Fuel Gas Code,
NFPA 54, ANSI Z223.1/Canadian Installation Code,
CAN/CGA B149.
3. Maintain minimum clearances: Floor 2½-inches, ceiling 16-
inches, side wall 1-inch.
4. Provide enough combustion and ventilation air.
Locating Wall Furnace & Thermostat
The furnace is installed between 2x4 inch wall studs spaced on
16-inch centers or a stud space that can be framed in to 16-
inches.
Consider the following points before attempting to install the
furnace:
CAUTION: Do not make cutouts in the wall or
ceiling before checking in the attic for ceiling joist
locations and proposed venting.
1. Locate the furnace near the center of the space to be heated
for good air circulation. Do not put it behind a door or
draperies. Do not install the furnace where it could be
isolated by closing doors to the heated space. Do not locate
the furnace where a door could swing over the front panel or
where circulation could be retarded by furniture or cabinets.
2. Check the minimum spacing needs as shown in Figure 1.
3. The top of the furnace must be at least 16-inches from the
ceiling.
4. When the furnace is properly installed with legs resting on
the floor plate, it sets the dimension from the face panel to
the bare floor. (Approximately 2½-inches depending on the
thickness of floor plate).
5. A protective barrier (metal or wood), cut to match the width
and depth of the furnace, should be used to cover over any
floor coverings such as carpet or vinyl under the furnace. At
no time should the dimension from the bottom of the face
panel to the protective barrier be less than 1½- inches.
6. In the space to be heated, the side of the furnace may be as
close as 1-inch to an intersecting wall. The recessed portion
may have 0-inches clearance to combustible material.
7. Select a location that will provide adequate accessibility
clearance for servicing and proper operation.
8. After picking a location, inspect the wall, floor, attic and roof
areas. Make sure there are no pipes, wiring, bracing, etc.,
that will interfere with furnace or vent installation. If required,
move them or pick a new installation location.
9. Be sure that gas piping and electrical wiring can be brought
to the location. Electrical wiring is required for optional
blower accessory.
10. If installing the thermostat (optional) on the wall, locate the
thermostat approximately 5-feet above the floor on an inside
wall where it will sense the average room temperature.
The thermostat should be sensing average room temperature;
avoid the following:
HOT SPOTS: COLD SPOTS:
Concealed pipes or ducts Concealed pipes or ducts
Fireplaces Stairwells – drafts
Registers Doors – drafts
TV sets Unheated rooms on
Radios other side of wall
Lamps
Direct sunlight DEAD SPOTS
Kitchen Behind doors
Corners and alcoves
After picking a location that meets the requirements, check the
walls, attic and roof to make sure there are no obstructions such
as pipes, electrical wiring, etc., which could interfere with the
installation of the furnace or vent pipe. If required, move them or
pick a new location.
WARNING: Danger of property damage, bodily
injury or loss of life. Do not install the furnace in any
area where oxygen is in use.
1” MIN. TO
CLOSEST
SIDE
WALL