Whirlpool WGFM195 Installation Instructions Manual page 32

Refer to Minimum Filter Requirement charts to determine filter area requirements.
Minimum Filter Requirements Chart
Cooling Airflow Requirement (CFM)—Permanent Minimum Filter Area (sq. in.) Based On 600 ft (182.9 m)
Per Minute Filter Face Velocity
Input Airflow 600
0453BXA 194*
0703BXA -
0704CXA -
0904CXA -
0905DXA -
1155DXA -
Cooling Airflow Requirement (CFM)—Permanent Minimum Filter Area (sq. in.) Based On 300 ft (91.4 m) Per
Minute Filter Face Velocity
0453BXA 388*
0703BXA -
0704CXA -
0904CXA -
0905DXA -
1155DXA -
*Minimum filter area dictated by heating airflow requirement.
Upright Installations
Depending on the installation and/or customer preference, filters
can be installed in the central return register or a side panel
external filter rack kit (upflows). As an alternative, a media air filter
or electronic air cleaner can be used as the requested filter.
The following illustrations show possible filter locations.
Filter Locations—Possible Upright Upflow
A
B
D
A. Central return grille C. Airflow
B. Filter D. Side return external filter rack kit (either side)
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800 1,000
194 240
324* 324*
- 291*
- 432*
- -
- -
388* 480
647* 647*
- 583*
- 863*
- -
- -
C
B
1,200 1,400
288 -
324* 336
291* 336
432* 432*
388* 388*
486* 486*
576 -
647* 672
583* 672
863* 863*
777* 777*
971* 971*
Filter Locations—Possible Upright Counterflow
A
B
F
E
D
A. Filter access door
B. Filter
C. Central return grille
Horizontal Installations
Filters must be installed in either the central return register or in
the return air ductwork.
1,600 2,000
- -
- -
384 -
432* -
388* 480
486* 486*
- -
- -
768 -
863* -
777* 960
971* 971*
B
B C
D. Airflow
E. Filter support bracket (provided)
F. Return duct