Furnace Suspension; Thermostat Location - Goodman GMEC96 Service Instructions Manual

INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS

Furnace Suspension

If suspending the furnace from rafters or joist, use 3/8"
threaded rod and 2"x2"x1/8" angle iron as shown in the fol-
lowing figure. If the furnace is installed in a crawl space it
must also be suspended from the floor joist or supported by
a concrete pad. Never install the furnace on the ground or
allow it to be exposed to water. The length of rod will de-
pend on the application and the clearances necessary.
PROVIDE 8" MINIMUM CLEARANCE BETWEEN
CENTER ROD AND FURNACE CABINET
TO ALLOW FOR CIRCULATOR BLOWER REMOVAL.
3/8" DIAMETER
THREADED ROD
(6 PLACES)
HOLD DOWN
NUTS
SUPPORT
NUTS
GAS PIPING
2" 2" 1/8" ANGLE IRON
X X
(3 PLACES)
POSITION AS CLOSE AS POSSIBLE
TO BLOWER DECK TO ALLOW FOR
CIRCULATOR BLOWER REMOVAL.
90% Suspended Furnace Shown
E F R
XISTING URNACE EMOVAL
NOTE: When an existing furnace is removed from a venting
system serving other appliances, the venting system may
be too large to properly vent the remaining attached appli-
ances.
The following vent testing procedure is reproduced from the
American National Standard/National Standard of Canada for
Gas-Fired Central Furnaces ANSI Z21.47, latest edition,
CSA-2.3b, latest edition Section 1.23.1.
The following steps shall be followed with each appliance connected to
the venting system placed in operation, while any other appliances
connected to the venting system are not in operation:
a. Seal any unused openings in the venting system;
b. Inspect the venting system for proper size and horizontal pitch,
as required by the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 or the
CSA B149 Installation Codes and these instructions. Determine
that there is no blockage or restriction, leakage, corrosion and
other deficiencies which could cause an unsafe condition;
c. In so far as practical, close all building doors and windows and
all doors between the space in which the appliance(s) connected
to the venting system are located and other spaces of the building.
Turn on clothes dryers and any appliance not connected to the
venting system. Turn on any exhaust fans, such as range hoods
and
bathroom exhausts, so they shall operate at maximum speed.
Do not operate a summer exhaust fan. Close fireplace dampers;
d. Follow the lighting instructions. Place the appliance being in-
spected in operation. Adjust thermostat so appliance shall
operate continuously;
e. Test for draft hood equipped spillage at the draft hood relief
opening after 5 minutes of main burner operation. Use the flame
of a match or candle;
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ASSURE FURNACE IS LEVEL FROM
ALTERNATE
END TO END.
GAS PIPING
ON 90% FURNACES MAKE SURE
THE UNIT HAS A SLIGHT
FORWARD TILT WITH THE FRONT
OF THE FURNACE 0"-3/4"
BELOW THE BACK OF THE FURNACE.
CONDENSATE
DRAIN
TILT OUTWARD TO ALLOW FOR
DOOR AND CIRCULATOR BLOWER
REMOVAL.
f. After it has been determined that each appliance connected to the
venting system properly vents when tested as outlined above,
return doors, windows, exhaust fans, fireplace dampers and any
other gas burning appliance to their previous conditions of use;
g. If improper venting is observed during any of the above tests, the
common venting system must be corrected.
Corrections must be in accordance with the latest edition of
the National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1 and/or
CSA B149 Installation Codes.
If resizing is required on any portion of the venting system,
use the appropriate table in Appendix G in the latest edition
of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 and/or CSA B149
Installation Codes.
Thermostat Requirements
A two stage heat/cool thermostat is recommended. A single
stage heating thermostat may be used. It is recommended
that a high quality thermostat with a "C" terminal is used to
operate the furnace.

Thermostat Location

In an area having good air circulation, locate the thermostat
about five feet high on a vibration-free inside wall. Do not
install the thermostat where it may be influenced by any of
the following:
• Drafts, or dead spots behind doors, in corners, or un-
der cabinets.
• Hot or cold air from registers.
• Radiant heat from the sun.
• Light fixtures or other appliances.
• Radiant heat from a fireplace.
• Concealed hot or cold water pipes, or chimneys.
• Unconditioned areas behind the thermostat and de-
humidistat, such as an outside wall.
COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR
REQUIREMENTS
P
OSSIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH MAY OCCUR
IF THE FURNACE IS NOT PROVIDED WITH ENOUGH FRESH AIR FOR PROPER
COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION OF FLUE GASES. MOST HOMES REQUIRE
OUTSIDE AIR BE SUPPLIED TO THE FURNACE AREA.
Improved construction and additional insulation in buildings
have reduced heat loss by reducing air infiltration and es-
cape around doors and windows. These changes have helped
in reducing heating/cooling costs but have created a prob-
lem supplying combustion and ventilation air for gas fired
and other fuel burning appliances. Appliances that pull air
out of the house (clothes dryers, exhaust fans, fireplaces,
etc.) increase the problem by starving appliances for air.
When the furnace is installed as a direct ven (2-pipe) fur-
nace, no special provisions for air for combustion are re-
quired. However, if this furnace is to be installed in the same
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