Rheem 801T Series Installation Instructions Manual page 15

COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR (cont .)
COMBUSTION AIR REQUIREMENTS: CONFINED AND
UNCONFINED SPACES
WARNING
!
ALL FURNACE INSTALLATIONS MUST COMPLY WITH
THE NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, NFPA 54 AND LOCAL
CODES TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE COMBUSTION AND
VENTILATION AIR FOR THE FURNACE . FAILURE TO
DO SO CAN RESULT IN EXPLOSION, FIRE, PROPERTY
DAMAGE, CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING, PERSONAL
INJURY OR DEATH .
For improved indoor air quality, added safety and product perfor-
mance we recommend direct vent type installations . If non-direct
type vent system is used, the requirements for combustion air
must be provided as identified in the National Fuel Gas Code.
Combustion air requirements are determined by whether the
furnace is in an open (unconfined) area or in a confined space
such as a closet or small room .
WARNING
!
READ AND FOLLOW THE GENERAL VENTING REQUIRE-
MENTS AND GUIDELINES OF THIS MANUAL FOR ADDI-
TIONAL VENTING REQUIREMENTS PERTAINING TO ALL
FURNACE INSTALLATIONS (INCLUDING DIRECT AND
NON-DIRECT VENTING) . FAILURE TO FOLLOW ALL IN-
STRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL CAN RESULT IN EQUIP-
MENT FAILURE, EQUIPMENT DAMAGE, PROPERTY
DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH .
FURNACE LOCATED IN AN
UNCONFINED SPACE
USING INDOOR AIR FOR COMBUSTION:
An unconfined space must have at least 50 cubic feet for each
1,000 BTUH of total input for all appliances in the space . Table
1 below specifies minimum space requirements and a few ex-
amples of the room sizes required for different inputs . The sizes
are based on 8-foot ceilings .
If the open space containing the furnace is in a building with
tight construction, outside air may still be required for the fur-
nace to operate and vent properly . Outside air openings should
be sized the same as for a confined space.
TABLE 7: MINIMUM SPACE REQUIREMENTS
TABLE 1: MINIMUM SPACE REQUIREMENTS
TABLE 7: MINIMUM SPACE REQUIREMENTS
FOR UNCONFINED SPACE, NON-DIRECT VENT*
FOR UNCONFINED SPACE, NON-DIRECT VENT
FOR UNCONFINED SPACE, NON-DIRECT VENT*
Minimum
Minimum Minimum Area
Input Space
Input Space
(BTUH) (Cubic Ft)
(BTUH) (Cubic Ft) Ceilings (sq
50,000 2,500
50,000 2,500
75,000 3,750
75,000 3,750
100,000 5,000
100,000 5,000
125,000 6,300
125,000 6,300
150,000 7,500
150,000 7,500
Minimum Area Typical Room
Typical Room
with 8 Size w/ 8'
with 8 Size w/ 8'
Ceilings (sq ) Ceilings (
) Ceilings ( x
313 16 x 20
313 16 x 20
470 24 x 20
470 24 x 20
625 32 x 20
625 32 x 20
790 36 x 30
790 36 x 30
940 32 x 30
940 32 x 30
FURNACE LOCATED IN A CONFINED
SPACE
A confined space is defined as any space for a given furnace
input rating which is smaller than that which is specified in Table
1 as minimum for an "unconfined" space . If the space is less than
that specified in this table, the space is defined as "confined".
If the space is small enough to be designated as "confined",
it must have openings into the space which are located in ac-
cordance with the requirements set forth in the following sub-
sections A and B . Size connected to the heated area or to the
outside, and by the input of ALL appliances in the space .
If the confined space is within a building with tight construction,
combustion air must be taken from outdoors or from an area
freely communicating with the outdoors .
A . USING INDOOR AIR FOR COMBUSTION:
IMPORTANT: Air should not be taken from a heated space
with a fireplace, exhaust fan or other device that may pro-
duce negative pressure .
If combustion air is taken from the heated area, the open-
ings must each have at least 100 square inches of free
area . Each opening must have at least one square inch of
free area for each 1,000 BTUH of total input in the space .
Table 2 shows some typical examples of openings required
for combustion air openings required for a confined space.
TABLE 8: MINIMUM FREE AREA
TABLE 2: MINIMUM FREE AREA
TABLE 8: MINIMUM FREE AREA
OPENING REQUIRED FOR A
OPENING REQUIRED FOR A
OPENING REQUIRED FOR A
FURNACE LOCATED IN A
FURNACE LOCATED IN A
FURNACE LOCATED IN A
CONFINED SPACE USING
CONFINED SPACE USING
CONFINED SPACE USING
INDOOR AIR FOR COMBUSTION.
INDOOR AIR FOR COMBUSTION.
INDOOR AIR FOR COMBUSTION.
Input (BTUH)
Input (BTUH)
50,000
50,000
75,000
75,000
100,000
100,000
125,000
125,000
150,000
150,000
B . USING OUTDOOR AIR FOR COMBUSTION:
IMPORTANT: Do not take air from an attic space that is
equipped with power ventilation .
The confined space must communicate with the outdoors in
x )
accordance with Methods 1 or 2 below . The minimum dimen-
)
sion of air openings shall not be less than 3 inches . Where
ducts are used, they shall be of the same cross-sectional
area as the free area of the openings to which they connect .
METHOD 1:
Two permanent openings, one located within 12 inches of
the top and one located within 12 inches of the bottom of the
enclosure, shall be provided . The openings shall communi-
cate directly, or by ducts, with the outdoors or spaces (crawl
or attic) that freely communicate with the outdoors .
Free Area for Each
Free Area for Each
Opening (sq inches)
Opening (sq inches)
100
100
100
100
100
100
130
130
150
150
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