Location Requirements And Considerations - Rheem RGPH Installation Instructions Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION
The RGDG/RGDJ/RGLH/RGLJ and
RGPH/RGPJ/RGVH/RGVJ series
furnaces are design certified by
AGA/CGA for use with natural and
propane gases as follows:
As a Category I furnace, it may be
vented vertically with type B-1 vent
pipe and also may be common
vented as described in these
instructions.
This furnace should be installed in
accordance with the American National
Standard Z223.1 - latest edition booklet

LOCATION REQUIREMENTS AND CONSIDERATIONS

GENERAL INFORMATION
1. IMPORTANT: If furnace operation
is required during construction, and
air ladened with corrosive
compounds such as chlorine and
fluorine are present, provisions
must be taken to provide clean
outdoor combustion and ventilation
air to the furnace. Compounds of
chlorine and fluorine, when burned
with combustion air, form acids
which will cause corrosion of a heat
exchanger. Some of these
compounds are found in paneling,
dry wall, tile adhesives, paints,
stains and varnishes, solvents and
masonry cleaning materials.
2. NOTE: This furnace is shipped with
heat exchanger support brackets
installed under the back of the heat
exchanger. These may be removed
before installation, but it is not
required.
LOCATION
WARNING
!
THIS FURNACE IS NOT APPROVED
FOR INSTALLATION IN A MOBILE
HOME. DO NOT INSTALL THIS
FURNACE IN A MOBILE HOME.
INSTALLATION IN A MOBILE HOME
COULD CAUSE FIRE, PROPERTY
DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH.
3. IMPORTANT: This furnace is not
approved or recommended for
installation on its back, with access
doors facing upwards.
4. This furnace is suitable for
installation in buildings constructed
4
entitled "National Fuel Gas Code"
(NFPA 54) (in Canada, CAN/CGA
B149.1 and .2 Installation Codes for
gas burning appliances), and the
requirements or codes of the local utility
or other authority having jurisdiction
including local plumbing or waste water
codes.
Additional helpful publications available
from the "National Fire Protection
Association" are: NFPA-90A –
Installation of Air Conditioning and
Ventilating Systems 1985 or latest
on-site. This heating unit should be
centralized with respect to the heat
distribution system as much as
practicable. When installed in a
utility room, the door of the room
should be wide enough to allow the
largest part of the furnace to enter,
or to permit the replacement of
another appliance, such as a water
heater.
5. IMPORTANT: If installing the unit
over a finished ceiling or living
area, be certain to install an
auxiliary condensate drain pan
under any evaporator coil installed
with the furnace.
6. NOTE: These furnaces are
approved for installation in attics, as
well as alcoves, utility rooms,
closets and crawlspaces. Provisions
FIGURE 1
HORIZONTAL FURNACE INSTALLED W/SUPPORT BRACKETS
GAS
PIPE
EXHAUST
VENT
edition. NFPA-90B – Warm Air Heating
and Air Conditioning Systems 1984.
These publications are available from:
National Fire Protection Association,
Inc.
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
Canadian Gas Association
178 Rexdale Blvd.
Etobicoke (Toronto), Ontario
Canada M9W, 1R3
must be made to prevent freezing of
condensate.
7. IMPORTANT: Support this unit
when installed. Since this furnace
is suitable for attic or crawl space
installation, it may be installed on
combustible wood flooring or by
using support brackets. See Figure
1.
8. IMPORTANT: If installing in a
utility room, be sure the door is
wide enough to:
a. allow the largest part of the
furnace to pass; or
b. allow any other appliance (such
as a water heater) to pass.
ELECTRICAL
CONDUIT
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