Combustion, Dilution & Ventilation Air - Lennox G61MPVT-36B-070 Installation Instructions Manual

• When the furnace is installed in an attic or other insu-
lated space, keep insulation away from the furnace.
• When the furnace is installed in an unconditioned
space, consider provisions required to prevent freezing
of condensate drain system.
CAUTION
G61MPVT unit should not be installed in areas nor-
mally subject to freezing temperatures.
WARNING
Product contains fiberglass wool.
Disturbing the insulation in this product during
installation, maintenance, or repair will expose you
to fiberglass wool.
Fiberglass wool may also cause respiratory, skin,
and eye irritation.
To reduce exposure to this substance or for further
information, consult material safety data sheets
available from address shown below, or contact your
supervisor.
Lennox Industries Inc.
P.O. Box 799900
Dallas, TX 75379−9900
Combustion, Dilution & Ventilation Air
If the G61MPVT is installed as a Non−Direct Vent Fur-
nace, follow the guidelines in this section.
NOTE − In Non−Direct Vent installations, combustion air
is taken from indoors and flue gases are discharged out−
doors.
WARNING
Insufficient combustion air can cause headaches,
nausea, dizziness or asphyxiation. It will also cause
excess water in the heat exchanger resulting in rust-
ing and premature heat exchanger failure. Excessive
exposure to contaminated combustion air will result
in safety and performance related problems. Avoid
exposure to the following substances in the com-
bustion air supply:
Permanent wave solutions
Chlorinated waxes and cleaners
Chlorine base swimming pool chemicals
Water softening chemicals
De−icing salts or chemicals
Carbon tetrachloride
Halogen type refrigerants
Cleaning solvents (such as perchloroethylene)
Printing inks, paint removers, varnishes, etc.
Hydrochloric acid
Cements and glues
Antistatic fabric softeners for clothes dryers
Masonry acid washing materials
In the past, there was no problem in bringing in sufficient
outdoor air for combustion. Infiltration provided all the air
that was needed. In today's homes, tight construction
practices make it necessary to bring in air from outside
for combustion. Take into account that exhaust fans, ap-
pliance vents, chimneys, and fireplaces force additional
air that could be used for combustion out of the house.
Unless outside air is brought into the house for combus−
tion, negative pressure (outside pressure is greater than
inside pressure) will build to the point that a downdraft
can occur in the furnace vent pipe or chimney. As a result,
combustion gases enter the living space creating a po−
tentially dangerous situation.
In the absence of local codes concerning air for combus−
tion and ventilation, use the guidelines and procedures in
this section to install G61MPVT furnaces to ensure effi-
cient and safe operation. You must consider combustion
air needs and requirements for exhaust vents and gas
piping. A portion of this information has been reprinted
with permission from the National Fuel Gas Code (ANSI−
Z223.1/NFPA 54). This reprinted material is not the com-
plete and official position of the ANSI on the referenced
subject, which is represented only by the standard in its
entirety.
In Australia, refer to the standard AS 5601−2004 Gas
Installation Code.
Do not install the furnace in a corrosive or contami-
nated atmosphere. Meet all combustion and ventila-
tion air requirements, as well as all local codes.
All gas-fired appliances require air for the combustion pro-
cess. If sufficient combustion air is not available, the fur-
nace or other appliance will operate inefficiently and un-
safely. Enough air must be provided to meet the needs of all
fuel−burning appliances and appliances such as exhaust
fans which force air out of the house. When fireplaces, ex-
haust fans, or clothes dryers are used at the same time as
the furnace, much more air is required to ensure proper
combustion and to prevent a downdraft. Insufficient air
causes incomplete combustion which can result in carbon
monoxide.
In addition to providing combustion air, fresh outdoor air di-
lutes contaminants in the indoor air. These contaminants
may include bleaches, adhesives, detergents, solvents
and other contaminants which can corrode furnace compo-
nents.
The requirements for providing air for combustion and ven-
tilation depend largely on whether the furnace is installed in
an unconfined or a confined space.
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