Nordyne *TA UPFLOW / HORIZONTAL Installation Instructions Manual

Two-stage noncondensing gas furnaces with fixed & variable speed blowers - 80+ afue
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TWO-STAGE NONCONDENSING GAS FURNACES WITH FIXED & VARIABLE SPEED BLOWERS - 80+ AFUE

Installation Instructions

*TA UPFLOW / HORIZONTAL MODEL
WARNING:
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
• Failure to follow safety warnings exactly
could result in serious injury or property
damage.
• Installation and service must be performed
by a qualifi ed installer, service agency or the
gas supplier.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other
fl ammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not
use any phone in your building.
• Leave the building immediately.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call
the fi re department.
DO NOT DESTROY THIS MANUAL. KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
*TK DOWNFLOW MODEL
AVERTISSEMENT
RISQUE D'INCENDIE OU D' EXPLOSION
• Le non-respect des avertissements de
sécurité pourrait entraîner des blessures
graves, la mort ou des dommages matériels.
• L'installation et l'entretien doivent être
effectués par un installateur qualifié, un
organisme de service ou le fournisseur de
gazstaller, service agency or the gas supplier.
• Ne pas entreposer ni utiliser de l'essence ni
d'autres vapeurs ou liquides infl ammables
dans le voisinage de cet appareil, ni de tout
autre appareil.
QUE FAIRE S'IL Y A UNE ODEUR DE GAZ
• Ne pas tenter d'allumer aucun appareil.
• Ne toucher à aucun interrupteur électrique;
n'utiliser aucun téléphone dans le bâtiment.
• Évacuer l'immeuble immédiatement.
• Appeler immédiatement le fournisseur de
gaz en employant le téléphone d'un voisin.
Respecter à la lettre les instructions du
fournisseur de gaz.
• Si personne ne répond, appeler le service des
incendies.

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  • Page 1: Installation Instructions

    TWO-STAGE NONCONDENSING GAS FURNACES WITH FIXED & VARIABLE SPEED BLOWERS - 80+ AFUE Installation Instructions *TA UPFLOW / HORIZONTAL MODEL *TK DOWNFLOW MODEL WARNING: AVERTISSEMENT RISQUE D’INCENDIE OU D’ EXPLOSION FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD • Le non-respect des avertissements de •...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION .......3 GAS SUPPLY & PIPING ..........15 Leak Check ............15 REQUIREMENTS AND CODES ........4 High-Altitude Application ........16 Combustion Air Quality ..........4 Conversion to LP / Propane ........18 Operation of Furnace During Construction ....4 Installation in a Garage ..........4 ELECTRICAL WIRING ..........18 Clearances to Combustible Materials .......5 Line Voltage Wiring ..........19...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    FIGURES & TABLES ..........28 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Figure 20 - Furnace Dimensions ...... 28 Please read all instructions before servicing this equipment. Pay attention to all safety warnings and any other special Airfl ow Data ............29 notes highlighted in the manual. Safety markings are Table 5 - Heating / Cooling Airfl...
  • Page 4: Requirements And Codes

    Combustion Air Quality Operating gas furnaces in construction environments can cause a variety of problems with the furnace. Proper use of commercial portable space heating equipment during CAUTION: construction is recommended. This gas furnace may be Combustion air must not be drawn from a used during construction if it is not in violation of any applicable codes and the following criteria are met: corrosive atmosphere.
  • Page 5: Clearances To Combustible Materials

    Clearances to Combustible Materials Two-stage furnaces operate at two input rates to better meet heating loads. The lower heating rate (low fi re) is This furnace is Design Certifi ed in the U.S. and Canada 65% of the high fi re rate. The greatest degree of control by CSA International for the minimum clearances to over the furnace can be gained by controlling it with a two combustible materials.
  • Page 6: Combustion Air & Venting Requirements

    COMBUSTION AIR & VENTING REQUIREMENTS WARNING: AVERTISSEMENT: RISQUE D’EMPOISONNEMENT AU CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD Failure to follow the steps outlined below MONOXYDE DE CARBONED for each appliance connected to the venting Le non-respect des consignes suivantes portant system being placed into operation could sur chacun des appareils raccordés au système result in carbon monoxide poisoning or death.
  • Page 7: General Information

    General Information the method by which the air is brought to the space, and by the total input rate of all appliances in the space. In all cases, the minimum dimension of any combustion air WARNING: opening is 3 inches. Furnace installation using methods other than Air From Inside those described in the following sections must...
  • Page 8: Outdoor Air Using Vertical Ducts

    Ventilation louvers at each end of attic Vent or Chimney Vent or Chimney Outlet air duct must be Attic Insulation at least 1 sq. in. per 12" Max 4,000 Btuh of total input rating. Must - - - - - - - NOTE: Each - - - Air Duct...
  • Page 9: Alternate Method Of Providing Air From Outside

    Category I Venting Alternate Method of Providing This furnace is listed as a Category I vented appliance. Air from Outside: Category I furnaces generally operate with a slight negative pressure (draft) and must be vented vertically or If acceptable under local Codes, it is permitted to provide near vertical.
  • Page 10: Horizontal Venting

    extend into or pass through any return air duct, supply Horizontal Venting air duct, or plenum. WARNING: • Single wall vent connectors may be used under the limited capacity ranges found in the vent sizing tables. Horizontal vent systems must be sealed with It is recommended that Type B double wall vent be a high temperature sealant that can withstand used for the connector whenever possible.
  • Page 11: Circulating Air Requirements

    CIRCULATING AIR REQUIREMENTS furnace is equal to the return air supply under normal, WARNING: indoor return air applications. • When a cooling system is installed which uses the Do not allow combustion products to enter the furnace blower to provide airfl ow over the indoor coil, circulating air supply.
  • Page 12: Bottom Return Installations

    cutters, cut an opening between all four knockouts to FURNACE INSTALLATION expose the blower assembly. Position the return air duct *TA series gas furnaces are shipped ready for installation in over the opening in the side and secure together with the upfl...
  • Page 13: Installation On A Concrete Slab

    WARNING: The downfl ow sub-base kit must not be installed Concrete Furnace Floor directly on carpeting, tile, or any combustible material other than wood fl ooring. Sheet A downfl ow sub-base kit is not necessary if the furnace Metal is installed on a factory or site-built cased air conditioning Plenum coil.
  • Page 14: Pressure Switches

    Pressure Switches Figure 10 displays the proper routing of pressure switch tubing for *TA & *TK furnaces. On both furnaces, the tubing connects at one end of the pressure switch and is routed directly to the static tap on the inducer assembly. NOTE: The control board in the *TA illustration has been omitted for clarity of tubing installation.
  • Page 15: Gas Supply & Piping

    GAS SUPPLY & PIPING • All gas piping must be installed in compliance with WARNING: local codes and utility regulations. In the absence of local codes the gas line installation must comply with the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD (ANSI Z223.1) or (CAN/CGA B149.1 or .2) Installation •...
  • Page 16: High-Altitude Application

    appliance be derated 4% for each 1000 feet of altitude. AVERTISSEMENT: For example, the input needs to be reduced 8% at 2,000 feet, 12% at 3,000 feet, etc. This deration is in reference RISQUE D’INDENDIE OU D’EXPLOSION to the input rate and gas heating value at sea level. To derate the furnace requires knowing the heating value of Le non-respect des avertissements de the gas at the installation site.
  • Page 17 UPFLOW MODELS Note “A” Note “A” Left Side Entry Right Side Entry DOWNFLOW MODELS Note “A” Note “A” Left Side Entry Right Side Entry COMPONENTS: (1) Automatic Gas Valve (2) Burner Assembly (3) Dripleg (4) Elbow (w/ manual shut-off) (5) Ground Joint Union (6) Manifold (7) Plug (8) Shut - Off Valve...
  • Page 18: Conversion To Lp / Propane

    Conversion to LP / Propane ELECTRICAL WIRING WARNING: WARNING: The furnace was shipped from the factory ELECTRICAL SHOCK, FIRE OR EXPLOSION equipped to operate on natural gas. Conversion HAZARD to LP / Propane gas must be performed by Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could qualifi...
  • Page 19: Line Voltage Wiring

    NEC (ANSI/NFPA 70) and 105°F (40° C). For electrical specifi cations, refer to with applicable local codes having jurisdiction. the furnace nameplate or Table 2. • NORDYNE no longer supports twinning of two stage furnaces. Please contact your furnace distributor for details. Maximum...
  • Page 20: Thermostat

    • The thermostat must be installed according to the instructions supplied by the thermostat manufacturer. Low voltage connections (24 VAC) from the thermostat are wired to the terminal strip on the integrated control in the furnace. Recommended minimum wire gauge for HIGH EFFICIENCY BLOWER MOTOR thermostat wiring is shown in Table 2.
  • Page 21: Autostaging For Two-Stage Thermostats

    1. Setting the Autostage jumper in the SHORT position control board together with a fi eld supplied wire. This signals the control to utilize an 8 minute delay between option causes the blower to run at a reduced CFM for LOW fi...
  • Page 22: Start-Up & Adjustments

    Use fi eld supplied wire to connect the thermostat’s the rating plate less 4% for each 1,000 feet. To determine dehumidifi er output to the terminal marked DHUM. The the exact input rate, perform the following procedures: thermostat should be set so that the DHUM output is 1.
  • Page 23: Verifying & Adjusting Temperature Rise

    NOTE: Turning the adjusting screw clockwise Verifying Operation of the Supply Air Limit increases the pressure and counterclockwise Switch reduces the pressure. A properly functioning limit switch should turn off the d.) Reinstall plastic cap after adjustment is complete. gas valve when the return is blocked (time depends on how well the return air is blocked).
  • Page 24: Cooling Cycle

    Autostage times are either SHORT (8 minutes), LONG MAINTENANCE (12 minutes), or OFF, depending on the Jumper (P7) Proper maintenance is most important to achieve the best setting on the furnace control board. performance from a furnace. Follow these instructions for 11.
  • Page 25: Air Filters

    • To achieve the best performance and minimize 8. Remove all screws securing the burner assembly to equipment failure it is recommended that a yearly the furnace. maintenance checkup be performed. At a minimum, 9. Carefully remove the burner assembly from the furnace. this check should include the following items: DO NOT DAMAGE THE IGNITER WHILE REMOVING THE BURNER ASSEMBLY.
  • Page 26: Heat Exchanger & Burner Maintenance

    16. Attach a round wire brush to a length of high grade DESCRIPTION OF COMPONENTS stainless steel cable. Attach the other end of the The descriptions below are various functional components cable to a variable speed reversible drill. Slowly insert that affect the operation and shutting down of this furnace.
  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    Diagnostic Description Green LED Red LED TROUBLESHOOTING If the furnace fails to operate check the following: Control Fault (No Power) L1/Neutral Polarity Fault Flash Flash • Is the thermostat operating properly? • Are the blower compartment door(s) in place? 1 Hour Lockout Alternating Flash •...
  • Page 28: Figure 20 - Furnace Dimensions

    FIGURES & TABLES TOP VIEW BOTTOM VIEW *TA 80+ Upfl ow / Horizontal Furnace Front Brace Cabinet Dim. Dim. Dim. Dim. Size Bottom Panel ‘A’ Cabinet 14 1/4 10 3/4 12 5/8 12 7/8 ‘B’ Cabinet 17 1/2 11 3/4 15 7/8 16 1/8 ‘C’...
  • Page 29: Airflow Data

    AIRFLOW DATA *TA / *TK FURNACES with FIXED SPEED BLOWERS External Static Pressure (in.W.C.) Model Number Motor Switch Settings (0 = OFF, 1 = ON) & Heating Input (Btuh) CFM Rise CFM Rise CFM Rise CFM Rise CFM Rise CFM Rise CFM Rise CFM Rise 1,000 *TA / TK - 060C - 23A1 (60,000)
  • Page 30 *TA / *TK FURNACES with FIXED SPEED BLOWERS External Static Pressure (in.W.C.) Model Number Motor Switch Settings (0 = OFF, 1 = ON) & Heating Input (Btuh) CFM Rise CFM Rise CFM Rise CFM Rise CFM Rise CFM Rise CFM Rise CFM Rise 1,125 1,040 1,205...
  • Page 31 *TA / TK FURNACES with VARIABLE SPEED BLOWERS Switch Settings For Heat *TA / TK - 060C - VA1 (0 = OFF, 1 = ON) Input (BTU) 60,000 Temp Rise (° F) “A” CABINET 1,040 1,120 1,200 Switch Settings For Heat *TA / TK - 080C - VB1 *TA - 100C - VB1 (0 = OFF, 1 = ON)
  • Page 32 *TA / TK FURNACES with VARIABLE SPEED BLOWERS “A” CABINET “B” CABINET Switch Settings Switch Settings (0 = OFF, 1 = ON) (0 = OFF, 1 = ON) Nominal A/C Nominal A/C & HP Capacity & HP Capacity HEAT COOL HEAT COOL LOW HIGH...
  • Page 33: Electrical Information

    ELECTRICAL INFORMATION NOT USED EXPANSION PORT CONNECTION TO FURNACE CONTROL BOARD MOTOR WIRE HARNESS FAN SPEED 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 COOL HEAT STATUS Figure 21. Two-Stage Fixed Speed Motor Control Board STATUS LIGHTS L2-IN L2-OUT W_OUT Y/Y2_OUT L1-IN Y1_OUT...
  • Page 34 COOL HEAT FAN SPEED LINE- N LINE- N XMFR-N LINE LINE XMFR Figure 24. Wiring Diagram for Two-Stage, Fixed Speed Upfl ow Furnaces...
  • Page 35 COOL HEAT FAN SPEED BLACK BLACK LINE- N LINE- N XMFR-N LINE LINE XMFR Figure 25. Wiring Diagram for Two-Stage, Fixed Speed Downfl ow Furnaces...
  • Page 36 COOL HEAT FAN SPEED LINE- N LINE- N XMFR-N LINE LINE XMFR Figure 26. Wiring Diagram for Two-Stage, Variable Speed Upfl ow Furnaces...
  • Page 37 COOL HEAT FAN SPEED LINE- N LINE- N XMFR-N LINE LINE XMFR Figure 27. Wiring Diagram for Two-Stage, Variable Speed Downfl ow Furnaces...
  • Page 38: Gas Information

    GAS INFORMATION GAS FLOW RATES GAS FLOW RATES CUBIC FEET PER CUBIC FEET PER TIME FOR TIME FOR REVOLUTION OF GAS METER REVOLUTION OF GAS METER ONE REVOLUTION ONE REVOLUTION (SECONDS) (SECONDS) 1,800 3,600 1,500 3,000 1,286 2,571 1,125 2,250 1,000 2,000 1,800...
  • Page 39: Table 10 - High Altitude Deration Chart For Propane Gas

    PROPANE DERATION CHART INPUT (BTU) & STAGE ALTITUDE ABOVE 60,000 80,000 100,000 120,000 140,000 SEA LEVEL ORIFICE SIZE 0 to 1,999 FT 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 MANIFOLD PRESSURE ORIFICE SIZE 2,000 to 2,999 FT MANIFOLD PRESSURE ORIFICE SIZE 3,000 to 4,999 FT MANIFOLD PRESSURE ORIFICE SIZE 5,000 to 5,999 FT...
  • Page 40 NATURAL GAS with HIGH HEATING VALUE INPUT (BTU) & STAGE ALTITUDE ABOVE 60,000 80,000 100,000 120,000 140,000 SEA LEVEL ORIFICE SIZE 0 to 1,999 FT MANIFOLD PRESSURE ORIFICE SIZE 2,000 to 2,999 FT MANIFOLD PRESSURE ORIFICE SIZE 3,000 to 3,999 FT MANIFOLD PRESSURE ORIFICE SIZE 4,000 to 4,999 FT...
  • Page 41: Location Of Furnace Components

    LOCATION OF FURNACE COMPONENTS Main Air Limit Switch Furnace Control Board Inducer Gas Valve Assembly Pressure Switch Transformer Flame Sensor Igniter Gas Manifold Blower Door Switch Burner Assembly Roll-Out Switch Motor Control Box Motor Choke (C & D cabinets only) Motor Control Board Blower Assembly Upfl...
  • Page 44: Installation / Performance Checklist

    INSTALLATION / PERFORMANCE CHECK LIST ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: ATTENTION INSTALLERS: Electrical connections tight? It is your responsibility to know this product better than your customer. This includes being able to install the product according to strict Line voltage polarity correct? safety guidelines and instructing the customer on how to operate and maintain the equipment for the life of the product.

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