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Fig. 9 - - Removing Bottom Closure Panel
NOTE: Side return- -air openings can be used in UPFLOW and
most HORIZONTAL configurations. Do not use side return- -air
openings in DOWNFLOW configuration.
Leveling Legs (If Desired)
In upflow position with side return inlet(s), leveling legs may be
used. (See Fig. 10.) Install field- -supplied, 5/16 X 1- -1/2 in. (max)
corrosion- -resistant machine bolts, washers and nuts.
NOTE: Bottom closure must be used when leveling legs are
used. It may be necessary to remove and reinstall bottom closure
panel to install leveling legs. To remove bottom closure panel, see
Item 1 in Bottom Return Air Inlet section in Step 1 above.
To install leveling legs:
1. Position furnace on its back. Locate and drill a hole in
each bottom corner of furnace. (See Fig. 10.)
2. For each leg, install nut on bolt and then install bolt with
nut in hole. (Install flat washer if desired.)
3. Install another nut on other side of furnace base. (Install
flat washer if desired.)
4. Adjust outside nut to provide desired height, and tighten
inside nut to secure arrangement.
5. Reinstall bottom closure panel if removed.
DOWNFLOW INSTALLATION
NOTE: For downflow applications, this furnace is approved for
use on combustible flooring when any one of the following 3
accessories are used:
S
Special Base, KGASB
S
Cased Coil Assembly Part No. CPVP, CAPMP or
CNPVP
S
Coil Box Part No. KCAKC
1. Determine application being installed from Table 4.
2. Construct hole in floor per Table 4 and Fig. 11.
3. Construct plenum to dimensions specified in Table 4 and
Fig. 11.
4. If downflow subbase, KGASB is used, install as shown in
Fig. 12. If Coil Assembly Part No. CPVP, CAPMP or
CNPVP Coil Box Part No. KCAKC is used, install as
shown in Fig. 13.
NOTE: It is recommended that the perforated supply- -air duct
flanges be completely folded over or removed from furnace when
installing the furnace on a factory- -supplied cased coil or coil box.
To remove the supply- -air duct flange, use wide duct pliers or
hand seamers to bend flange back and forth until it breaks off. Be
careful of sharp edges. (See Fig. 14.)
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Bottom Return Air Inlet
These furnaces are shipped with bottom closure panel installed in
bottom return- -air opening. Remove and discard this panel when
bottom return air is used. To remove bottom closure panel,
perform the following:
1. Tilt or raise furnace and remove 2 screws holding bottom
filler panel. (See Fig. 9.)
2. Rotate bottom filler panel downward to release holding
tabs.
3. Remove bottom closure panel.
4. Reinstall bottom filler panel and screws.
HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION
!
FIRE, EXPLOSION, AND CARBON MONOXIDE
POISONING HAZARD
Failure to follow this warning could result in personal
injury, death, or property damage.
Do not install the furnace on its back or hang furnace with
control compartment facing downward. Safety control
operation will be adversely affected. Never connect
return- -air ducts to the back of the furnace.
The furnace can be installed horizontally in an attic or crawlspace
on either the left- -hand (LH) or right- -hand (RH) side. The furnace
can be hung from floor joists, rafters or trusses or installed on a
non- -combustible platform, blocks, bricks or pad.
Suspended Furnace Support
The furnace may be supported under each end with threaded rod,
angle iron or metal plumber's strap as shown. (See Fig. 15 and
16.) Secure angle iron to bottom of furnace as shown.
Heavy- -gauge sheet metal straps (plumber's straps) may be used
to suspend the furnace from each bottom corner. To prevent
screws from pulling out, use 2 #8 x .- -in. screws into the side and
2 #8 x .- -in. screws in the bottom of the furnace casing for each
strap. (See Fig. 15 and 16.)
If the screws are attached to ONLY the furnace sides and not the
bottom, the straps must be vertical against the furnace sides and
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Fig. 10 - - Leveling Legs
WARNING
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