Rheem 97MDV060 Series Installation Instructions Manual page 10

LOCATION REQUIREMENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION (cont.)
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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 5 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" (61 cm) is recommended
in front of all furnaces.
NOTE: Use recommended 24" (61 cm) clearance if acces-
sibility clearances are greater than fire protection clear-
ances.
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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.
C
FIGURE 4 CLEARANCE FLUE VENT TO WALL
6"
NOTE: THESE
OPTION - A
DIMENSIONS
2" PIPE
REFER TO
FURNACE
CLEARANCE
ONLY. FOR RE-
QUIRED VENT
CLEARANCES
AND SUP-
PORTS, REFER
TO VENT MAN-
UFACTURER'S
INSTRUC-
TIONS.
NOTE: THESE ILLUSTRATIONS ARE INTENTIONALLY GENERIC.
NOTE: SOME PARTS OF YOUR FURNACE MAY APPEAR DIFFERENT.
8"
OPTION - B
2"-3" PIPE
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