Site Selection; Clearance Accessibility - Rheem *96V series Installation Instructions Manual

LOCATION REQUIREMENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION (cont.)
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THIS FURNACE IS NOT APPROVED OR RECOM-
MENDED FOR INSTALLATION ON ITS BACK, WITH
ACCESS DOORS FACING UPWARDS.

SITE SELECTION

1. Select a site in the building near the center of the pro-
posed, or existing, duct system.
2. Give consideration to the vent system piping when se-
lecting the furnace location. Be sure the venting sys-
tem can get from the furnace to the termination with
minimal length and elbows.
3. Locate the furnace near the existing gas piping. Or, if
running a new gas line, locate the furnace to minimize
the length and elbows in the gas piping. See Figure 5.
4. Locate the furnace to maintain proper clearance to
combustibles as shown in following Figure 6.
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DO NOT LIFT THE UNIT BY THE HEAT EXCHANGER
TUBES. DOING SO CAN DAMAGE THE HEAT EX-
CHANGER ASSEMBLY.
CLEARANCE – ACCESSIBILITY
The design of forced air furnaces with input ratings as
listed in the tables under Figure 6 are certified by CSA-In-
ternational for the clearances to combustible materials
shown in inches.
See name/rating plate and clearance label for specific
model number and clearance information.
Service clearance of at least 24 inches (30 cm) is recom-
mended in front of all furnaces.
NOTE: Use recommended 24" (30 cm) clearance if acces-
sibility clearances are greater than fire protection clear-
ances.
For downflow non-zero clearance furnace installations, the
minimum clearance required on the right side of the fur-
nace is shown in Figure 4. If this clearance cannot be
maintained, a downflow zero-clearance kit; RXGY-ZK will
need to be installed.
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UPFLOW FURNACES ARE DESIGN- CERTIFIED FOR
INSTALLATION ON COMBUSTIBLE FLOORS. NOTE,
HOWEVER, THAT FURNACES MUST NOT BE IN-
STALLED DIRECTLY ON CARPETING, TILE OR
OTHER COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL OTHER THAN
WOOD FLOORING. INSTALLATION ON A COM-
BUSTIBLE MATERIAL CAN RESULT IN FIRE, CAUS-
ING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH.
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COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL MUST NOT BE
PLACED ON OR AGAINST THE FURNACE
JACKET. THE AREA AROUND THE FURNACE
MUST BE KEPT CLEAR AND FREE OF ALL COM-
BUSTIBLE MATERIALS INCLUDING GASOLINE
AND OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQ-
UIDS. PLACEMENT OF COMBUSTIBLE MATERI-
ALS ON, AGAINST OR AROUND THE FURNACE
JACKET CAN CAUSE AN EXPLOSION OR FIRE
RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL
INJURY OR DEATH. THE HOMEOWNER SHOULD
BE CAUTIONED THAT THE FURNACE AREA MUST
NOT BE USED AS A BROOM CLOSET OR FOR
ANY OTHER STORAGE PURPOSES.
FIGURE 4
CLEARANCE FLUE VENT TO WALL
OPTION - A
2" PIPE
NOTE: These
dimensions refer
to furnace
clearance only.
For required
vent clearances
and supports,
refer to vent
manufacturer's
instructions.
NOTE: THESE ILLUSTRATIONS ARE INTENTIONALLY GENERIC.
NOTE: SOME PARTS OF YOUR FURNACE MAY APPEAR DIFFERENT.
FIGURE 5
NOTE:
HORIZONTAL LEFT ORIENTATION DEPICTED IN ILLUSTRATION.
HORIZONTAL RIGHT ORIENTATION IS SIMILAR IN INSTALLATION.
OPTION - B
2" - 3" PIPE
6" 8"
6" 8"
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