Rheem (-)802PA050314MSA Installation Instructions Manual page 17

COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR (cont.)
COMBUSTION AIR REQUIREMENTS: CONFINED AND
UNCONFINED SPACES
FIGURE 11
NON-DIRECT VENT
AIR FROM ATTIC
OR CRAWL
SPACE
OUTLET AIR
IN ATTIC
MUST BE
ABOVE
INSULATION
1 SQ. INCH PER
4000 BTUH
OUTLET AIR
GAS
WATER
HEATER
A. 1 Square inch for each 3,000 BTUH of the total input rat-
ing of all equipment located in the enclosure
and
B. Not less than the sum of the areas of all vent connectors
in the confined space.
If the unit is installed where there is an exhaust fan, sufficient
ventilation must be provided to prevent the exhaust fan from cre-
ating negative pressure.
FIGURE 13
COMBUSTION AIR FITTING – NON-ATTIC COMBUSTION AIR PULL
VENT PENETRATIONS
FOR NON DIRECT VENT FURNACES
/
AIR FROM ATTIC CRAWL SPACE
GABLE
VENT
VENTILATED
ATTIC GABLE OR
SOFFIT VENTS
FURNACE
12" MAX
ST-A1227-02
1 SQ. INCH PER
4000 BTUH INLET AIR
ATTACH OPTIONAL DOUBLE ELBOW TO TOP INLET AIR
OPENING TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL BLOCKAGE OF
INTAKE OPENING. THIS IS NOT A REQUIREMENT. (SEE
PREVIOUS PAGE.) SINGLE ELBOW IS ALLOWED BUT
MAY NOT PREVENT DEBRIS FROM BEING DROPPED
INTO THE FURNACE.
6" MIN.
GROUND OR
SHELF SURFACE
FIGURE 12
NON-DIRECT VENT
OUTSIDE AIR
USING A
HORIZONTAL
DUCT
OUTLET AIR
1 SQ. INCH PER
4000 BTUH
GAS
WATER
HEATER
INLET AIR
1 SQ. INCH PER
4000 BTUH
AIR INTAKE PIPE CONNECTION
A double-elbow may be installed to top inlet air opening,
BUT IS NOT REQUIRED. This will help to prevent accidental
blockage of the intake opening. Reference Figure 13 for
proper elbow diameter.
NOTE: Inlet is specifically designed to prevent material from
being pulled into furnace. If elbows are not used, the intake open-
ing must be kept clean and free of debris.
EXHAUST
PVC
DOUBLE
ELBOW
METAL FLUE
PIPE ONLY
6" MININUM
CLEARANCE
#8 SCREWS
VENT PENETRATIONS
FOR NON DIRECT VENT FURNACES
/
AIR FROM ATTIC CRAWL SPACE
OUTLET AIR 1 SQ. INCH
PER 2000 BTUH
FURNACE
INLET AIR 1 SQ. INCH
12"
PER 2000 BTUH
MAX
ST-A1227-03
#8 SCREWS
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