Amana MEC96 Series Manual page 18

#2
#1
#4
#7
#9
NOTE: Drain components shown for information
purposes only. For horizontal installations, a
Horizontal Drain Kit may be needed. Refer to the
Specifications Sheet for kit part number.
Edges of sheet metal holes may be sharp. Use gloves as a
precaution when removing hole plugs.
HIGH VOLTAGE
To avoid the risk of injury, electrical shock
or death, the furnace must be electrically
grounded in accordance with local codes or
in their absence, with the latest edition of the
National Electric Code.
#5
#8
#10
100 Degree
#11
Elbow
Figure 24
WARNING
WARNING
To avoid risk of injury, electrical shock or death, the
furnace must be electrically grounded in accordance with
local codes or, in their absence, with the latest edition of
the National Electrical Code.
Upflow Model Installed Vertically
The trap and factory installed hoses remain as shipped.
The furnace drain may exit either the right or left side of the
furnace cabinet. Both sides of the cabinet have two .875"
diameter holes which can be used interchangeably for
drain and low voltage wiring purposes. If a higher drain exit
is needed, a .875" diameter hole may be added in the area
shown in Figure 25. Any unused cabinet opening must be
sealed. Do not allow drain hose to sag or trap water.
Coupling
Drain Exiting Right Side
1. Locate and Install the 45º pipe / hose drain coupling
from the outside of the cabinet (barbed end goes
in the cabinet) through hole in the right side of the
cabinet and secure with two field supplied #8 self-
tapping screws (see Figure 26).
2. Locate the long drain hose #3 and cut at line "A".
3. Install large end of hose #3 to trap outlet and secure
with 1.25" clamp.
4. Install smaller end of hose #3 on 45º elbow and
secure with 1" clamp.
5. Refer to Field Supplied Drain section for instructions
on field supplied / installed drain on outlet of furnace
trap.
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WARNING
Acceptable
area for
drain hole.
Side Cut-Out
12"
Right side shown.
3"
Figure 25