Ducting; Upflow Installations - Rheem (-)802PA050314MSA Installation Instructions Manual

Proper air flow is required for the correct operation of this
furnace. Restricted air flow can cause erratic operation and
can damage the heat exchanger. The duct system must
carry the correct amount of air for heating and cooling if
summer air conditioning is used.
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SOME HEATING AIRFLOW VALUES MAY BE
HIGHER THAN THOSE REQUIRED FOR COOLING.
BE SURE TO SIZE DUCT FOR THE MAXIMUM POS-
SIBLE AIRFLOW VALUE.
SIZE AIRFLOW DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM TO AC-
CEPTABLE INDUSTRY STANDARDS AND METH-
ODS. TOTAL STATIC PRESSURE DROP OF THE AIR
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM SHOULD NOT EXCEED .8
INCHES W.C. THIS WILL INCLUDE ANY AIR CONDI-
TIONER COIL, AIR FILTRATION SYSTEM, ZONING
SYSTEM, DUCTWORK, ETC. REFER TO ADDED
EQUIPMENT TECHNICAL INFORMATION TO OBTAIN
PRESSURE DROP INFORMATION WHEN EQUIP-
MENT IS OPERATING AT RECOMMENDED HEAT-
ING OR COOLING CFMS.
IMPORTANT: When using outside air, design and adjust
the system to maintain a return air temperature ABOVE
55° F during the heating season.
NOTE: Return air grilles and warm air registers must not
be obstructed or closed.
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UPFLOW FURNACE: THE SOLID METAL BASE
(SHIPPED WITH THE FURNACE) PLATE MUST BE IN-
STALLED IN THE FURNACE BOTTOM WHEN USING
SIDE AIR RETURN. FAILURE TO INSTALL A BASE
PLATE COULD CAUSE THE PRODUCTS OF COM-
BUSTION TO CIRCULATE INTO THE LIVING SPACE
AND CREATE POTENTIAL LY HAZARDOUS CONDI-
TIONS, INCLUDING CARBON MONOXIDE POISON-
ING OR DEATH. FOR BOTTOM RETURN, A SOLID
METAL BASE PAN MUST NOT BE INSTALLED. SEE
FIGURE 5.

UPFLOW INSTALLATIONS

1. Position the unit to minimize long runs of duct or runs
of duct with many turns and elbows.
2. For side return: Cut an opening in the side. The open-
ing should be cut the full width and height of the
knockouts on the unit. See Figure 6.
3. If summer air conditioning is desired, position the in-
door coil on the supply-air side of the unit. Ensure that
no air can bypass the coil.
4. Connect the furnace to the supply air plenum. See Fig-
ure 7.
5. Connect the return air ducting to the return-air opening
at the bottom and/or side of the unit. Make the connec-
tions air-tight to prevent the migration of toxic fumes
and odors including carbon monoxide from migrating
into the living space.
6. If a filter is installed near the furnace, be sure to have
adequate space for installation and removal of the unit
filter.
7. NOTE: Where the maximum airflow is 1800 CFM or
more, BOTH sides or the bottom must be used for the
return air. Do not take return air from the back of the
unit.
NOTE: DO NOT take return air from furnace rooms,
garages or cold areas. Avoid return air from utility rooms,
kitchens, laundry rooms and bathrooms.
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BLOWER AND BURNERS MUST NEVER BE OPERATED
WITHOUT THE BLOWER DOOR IN PLACE. THIS IS TO
PREVENT DRAWING GAS FUMES (WHICH COULD CON-
TAIN HAZARDOUS CARBON MONOXIDE) INTO THE
HOME THAT COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH.

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