Receiving; Location Requirements And Considerations; Location - Rheem RGPE series Installation Instructions Manual

AS WATER HEATERS OR BOILERS
- ALL JOINTS, SEAMS, AND OPEN-
INGS IN THE EQUIPMENT AND
DUCT MUST ALSO BE SEALED TO
PREVENT DEPRESSURIZATION OF
THE SPACE AND POSSIBLE
MIGRATION OF COMBUSTION
BYPRODUCTS INCLUDING CAR-
BON MONOXIDE INTO THE LIVING
SPACE.
NOTICE
IMPROPER INSTALLATION, OR
INSTALLATION NOT MADE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE CSA
INTERNATIONAL (CSA) CERTIFICA-
TION OR THESE INSTRUCTIONS,
CAN RESULT IN UNSATISFACTORY
OPERATION AND/OR DANGEROUS
CONDI-TIONS AND ARE NOT COV-
ERED BY THE UNIT WARRANTY.
NOTICE
IN COMPLIANCE WITH RECOGNIZED
CODES, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT
AN AUXILIARY DRAIN PAN BE
INSTALLED UNDER ALL EVAPORA-
TOR COILS OR UNITS CONTAINING
EVAPORATOR COILS OR GAS FUR-
NACES USED WITH EVAPORATOR
COILS THAT ARE LOCATED IN ANY
AREA OF A STRUCTURE WHERE
DAMAGE TO THE BUILDING OR
BUILDING CONTENTS MAY OCCUR
AS A RESULT OF AN OVERFLOW OF
THE COIL DRAIN PAN OR A STOP-
PAGE IN THE PRIMARY CONDEN-
SATE DRAIN PIPING.

LOCATION REQUIREMENTS AND CONSIDERATIONS

GENERAL INFORMATION
1. NOTE: This furnace is shipped with
heat exchanger support brackets
installed under the back of the heat
exchanger. These may be removed
before installation, but it is not
required.

LOCATION

WARNING
THIS FURNACE IS NOT APPROVED
FOR INSTALLATION IN A MOBILE
HOME. DO NOT INSTALL THIS FUR-
NACE IN A MOBILE HOME.
INSTALLATION IN A MOBILE HOME
COULD CAUSE FIRE, PROPERTY
DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH.
2. IMPORTANT: This furnace is not
approved or recommended for instal-
lation on its back, with access doors
facing upwards.
3. This furnace is suitable for installa-
tion in buildings constructed on-site.
This heating unit should be central-
ized with respect to the heat distribu-
tion system as much as practicable.
4. NOTE: These furnaces are approved
for installation in attics, as well as
alcoves, utility rooms, closets and
crawlspaces.

RECEIVING

Immediately upon receipt, all cartons
and contents should be inspected for
transit damage. Units with damaged
cartons should be opened immediately.
If damage is found, it should be noted
on the delivery papers, and a damage
claim filed with the last carrier.
• After unit has been delivered to job
site, remove carton taking care not to
damage unit.
• Check the unit rating plate for unit
size, electric heat, coil, voltage,
phase, etc. to be sure equipment
matches what is required for the job
specification.
• Read the entire instructions before
starting the installation.
• Some building codes require extra
cabinet insulation and gasketing
when unit is installed in attic applica-
tions.
• If installed in an unconditioned
space, apply caulking around the
power wires, control wires, refrigerant
tubing and condensate line where
they enter the cabinet. Seal the
power wires on the inside where they
exit conduit opening. Caulking is
required to prevent air leakage into
and condensate from forming inside
the unit, control box, and on electrical
controls.
5. IMPORTANT: Support this unit when
installed. For attic or crawl space
installation, horizontal furnaces may
be installed on combustible wood
flooring or by using support brackets.
See Figure 2.
FIGURE 2
HORIZONTAL FURNACE INSTALLED W/SUPPORT BRACKETS
EXHAUST
VENT
NOTE: Do not block furnace
access with support rods. Maintain
clearances recommended in Figure 3.
Allow enough space for proper service
maintenance or replacement of the heat
exchanger and blower assembly.
• Install the unit in such a way as to
allow necessary access to the
coil/filter rack and blower/control
compartment.
• Install the unit in a level position
to ensure proper condensate
drainage. Make sure unit is level
in both directions within 1/8".
• Install the unit in accordance with
any local code which may apply
and the national codes. Latest
editions are available from:
"National Fire Protection
Association, Inc., Batterymarch
Park, Quincy, MA 02269." These
publications are:
• ANSI/NFPA No. 70-(Latest
Edition) National Electrical Code.
• NFPA90A Installation of Air
Conditioning and Ventilating
Systems.
• NFPA90B Installation of warm air
heating and air conditioning sys-
tems.
• The equipment has been evaluat-
ed in accordance with the Code of
Federal Regulations, Chapter XX,
Part 3280.
6. IMPORTANT: If installing in a util-
ity room, be sure the door is wide
enough to:
a. allow the largest part of the fur-
nace to pass; or
b. allow any other appliance
(such as a water heater) to
pass.
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