Requirements & Codes - Maytag iQ Drive R6GI Installation Instructions Manual

• Use caution when handling this appliance or removing
components. Personal injury can occur from sharp
metal edges present in all sheet metal constructed
equipment.
• The installer should become familiar with the units wiring
diagram before making any electrical connections to
the unit. See the unit wiring label or Figures 17 & 18
(pages 34 & 35).
REQUIREMENTS & CODES
• This equipment must be installed in accordance with
instructions outlined in this manual, all applicable
local building codes, and the current revision of
the National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA54/ANSI Z223.1)
or the Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code,
CAN/CGA b149.1.
• All electrical wiring must be completed in accordance
with local, state and national codes and regulations
and with the National Electric Code (ANSI/NFPA 70)
or in Canada the Canadian Electric Code Part 1 CSA
C.22.1.
• The installer must comply with all local codes and
regulations which govern the installation of this type
of equipment. Local codes and regulations take
precedence over any recommendations contained in
these instructions. Consult local building codes and the
National Electrical Code (ANSI CI) for special installation
requirements.
• This equipment contains liquid and gaseous refrigerant
under high pressure. Installation or servicing should only
be performed by qualified trained personnel thoroughly
familiar with this type equipment.
• Air Ducts must be installed in accordance with the
standards of the National Fire Protection Association
"Standards for Installation of Air Conditioning and
Ventilation Systems" (NFPA 90A), "Standard for
Installation of Residence Type Warm Air Heating and Air
Conditioning Systems" (NFPA 90B), these instructions,
and all applicable local codes.
• Consult Tables 12 - 14 (page 27), and the rating plate
for the proper circulating air flow and temperature rise.
It is important that the duct system be designed to
provide the correct flow rates and external pressure
rise. An improperly designed duct system can result
in nuisance shutdowns, and comfort or noise issues.
• This unit is designed for outdoor installations only and
should be located in a position as shown on page 5.
• Use only with the type of gas approved for this unit.
Refer to the unit rating plate.
• Provide adequate combustion and ventilation air to the
unit. See pages 6 & 7.
• Provide adequate clearances around the combustion
air intake louvers. See Figure 1 (page 5).
• Combustion products must be discharged outdoors.
Connect this unit to an approved vent system only, as
specified on page 7.
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• Additional codes listed below are for reference purposes
only and do not necessarily have jurisdiction over
local or state codes. Local codes and regulations take
precedence over any recommendations contained in
these instructions. Always consult with local authorities
before installing any gas appliance.
Combustion & Ventilation Air
• US: National Fuel Gas Code (NFGC), Air for
Combustion and Ventilation
• CANADA: Natural Gas and Propane Installation
Codes (NSCNGPIC), Venting Systems and Air
Supply for Appliances
Duct Systems
• US and CANADA: Air Conditioning Contractors
Association (ACCA) Manual Q, Sheet Metal and
Air Conditioning Contractors National Association
(SMACNA), or American Society of Heating,
Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers
(ASHRAE) Fundamentals Handbook
Electrical Connections
• US: National Electrical Code (NEC) ANSI/NFPA 70
• CANADA: Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22.1
Gas Piping & Gas Pipe Pressure Testing
• US: NFGC and National Plumbing Codes
• CANADA: NSCNGPIC
General Installation
• US: Current edition of the NFGC and the NFPA 90B.
For copies, contact the National Fire Protection
Association Inc., Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA
02269; or American Gas Association, 400 N. Capitol,
N.W., Washington DC 20001 or www.NFPA.org.
• CANADA:NSCNGPIC.For a copy, contact Standard
Sales, CSA International, 178 Rexdale Boulevard,
Etobicoke (Toronto), Ontario, M9W 1R3 Canada
Safety
• US: (NFGC) NFPA 54–1999/ANSI Z223.1 and the
Installation Standards, Warm Air Heating and Air
Conditioning Systems ANSI/NFPA 90B.
• CANADA:CAN/CGA-B149.1–and .2–M00 National
Standard of Canada. (NSCNGPIC)