Location Requirements & Considerations - Amana MEC80 Series Installation Instructions Manual

Combustion and Ventilation Air
• The furnace heat exchanger, components, duct
system, air fi lters and evaporator coils are thoroughly
cleaned following fi nal construction clean up by a
qualifi ed person.
• All furnace operating conditions (including ignition,
input rate, temperature rise and venting) are verifi ed
by a qualifi ed person according to these installation
instructions
• Furnace doors must be in place on the furnace while
the furnace is operating in any mode
• Damage or repairs due to failure to comply with these
requirements are not covered under the warranty.
NOTE: The Commonwealth of Massachusetts requires that
the following additional requirements must also be met:
• Gas furnaces must be installed by a licensed plumber
or gas fi tter.
• A T-handle gas cock must be used.
• If the unit is to be installed in an attic, the passageway
to and the service area around the unit must have
fl ooring.
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FIRE DO NOT INSTALL THIS FURNACE IN A MOBILE HOME
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RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
To ensure proper furnace operation, install, operate and
maintain the furnace in accordance with these installation
and operation instructions, all local building codes and
ordinances. In their absence, follow the latest edition of the
National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1) and/or local
plumbing or waste water codes, and other applicable codes.
A copy of the National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1)
can be obtained from any of the following:
American National Standards Institute
25 West 43rd Street, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10036
National Fire Protection Association
1 Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02169-7471
CSA International
8501 East Pleasant Valley
Independence, OH 44131
The rated heating capacity of the furnace should be greater
than or equal to the total heat loss of the area to be heated.
The total heat loss should be calculated by an approved
method or in accordance with "ASHRAE Guide" or "Manual
J-Load Calculations" published by the Air Conditioning Con-
tractors of America.
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PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH DUE TO
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TRAILER
In the USA, this furnace MUST be installed in accordance with
the latest edition of the ANSI Z223.1 booklet entitled "National
Fuel Gas Code" (NFPA 54), and the requirements or codes of
the local utility or other authority having jurisdiction. Additional
helpful publications available from the NFPA are, NFPA 90A
- Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilating System and
NFPA 90B - Warm Air Heating and Air Conditioning System.
All venting shall be in accordance with the National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.1, or applicable local building and/or air
conditioning codes.
NOTE: Furnaces with NOx screens meet the California NOx
emission standards and California seasonal effi ciency stan-
dards. ANNUAL inspections of the furnace and its vent system
is strongly recommended.
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OCATION EQUIREMENTS AND
Your unit model type determines which installation proce-
dures must be used. For *MEC80 models, you must follow
instructions for Horizontal Left, Horizontal Right or Upfl ow
installations only. These furnaces are not approved for Down-
fl ow installations.
*CEC80 models may be installed in the Downfl ow position as
well as Horizontal Left & Horizontal Right positions.
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PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH
OBSERVED WHEN INSTALLING THIS UNIT
Follow the instructions listed below when selecting a furnace
location. Refer also to the guidelines provided in the Com-
bustion and Ventilation Air Requirements.
• Centrally locate the furnace with respect to the
proposed or existing air distribution system.
• Ensure the temperature of the return air entering the
furnace is between 55°F and 100°F when the furnace
is heating.
• Provisions must be made for venting combustion
products outdoors through a proper venting system.
The length of fl ue pipe could be a limiting factor in
locating the furnace.
• Ensure adequate combustion air is available for the
furnace. Improper or insuffi cient combustion air
can expose building occupants to gas combustion
products that could include carbon monoxide. Refer
to Combustion and Ventilation Air Requirements
section.
• The furnace must be level. If the furnace is to be set
on a fl oor that may become wet or damp at times,
the furnace should be supported above the fl oor on
a concrete base sized approximately 1-1/2" larger
than the base of the furnace.
• Ensure upfl ow or horizontal furnaces are not installed
directly on carpeting, or any other combustible
material. The only combustible material allowed is
wood.
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ONSIDERATIONS
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PROPERTY DAMAGE
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THE FOLLOWING BULLET POINTS MUST BE
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