Combustion Airflow Path Through The Furnace Casing; Estimated Free Area; Unconfined Space Minimum Area; Free Area - Johnson Controls York International TM9X Series Installation Manual
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Ambient Combustion Air Supply
This type installation will draw the air required for combustion from
within the space surrounding the appliance and from areas or rooms
adjacent to the space surrounding the appliance. This may be from
within the space in a non-confined location or it may be brought into the
furnace area from outdoors through permanent openings or ducts. It is
not piped directly into the furnace. A single, properly sized pipe from the
furnace vent connector to the outdoors must be provided. It is recom-
mended that the supplied intake coupling & 18" of pipe be attached to
the furnace to prevent accidental blockage of the combustion air intake.
COMBUSTION AIR
FIGURE 34: Combustion Airflow Path Through The Furnace Casing
This type of installation requires that the supply air to the appliance(s)
be of a sufficient amount to support all of the appliance(s) in the area.
Operation of a mechanical exhaust, such as an exhaust fan, kitchen
ventilation system, clothes dryer or fireplace may create conditions
requiring special attention to avoid unsatisfactory operation of gas
appliances. A venting problem or a lack of supply air will result in a
hazardous condition, which can cause the appliance to soot and gen-
erate dangerous levels of CARBON MONOXIDE, which can lead to
serious injury, property damage and / or death.
An unconfined space is not less than 50 cu.ft (1.42 m
BTU/hr (0.293 kW/h) input rating for all of the appliances installed in
that area.
Rooms communicating directly with the space containing the appli-
ances are considered part of the unconfined space, if doors are fur-
nished with openings or louvers.
A confined space is an area with less than 50 cu.ft (1.42 m
BTU/hr (0.293 kW/h) input rating for all of the appliances installed in
that area. The following must be considered to obtain proper air for
combustion and ventilation in confined spaces.
Dampers, Louvers and Grilles
The blocking effects of louvers, grilles and screens must be given con-
sideration in calculating free area. If the free area of a specific louver or
grille is not known, refer to Table 12 to estimate free area.
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Table 12: Estimated Free Area
* Do not use less than 1/4" (6.4 mm) mesh
+ Free area of louvers and grille varies widely; the installer should follow
1. The free area of a supply air opening shall be calculated by sub-
Vent pipe clamps
into outlet of
drain coupling
2. Apertures in a fixed louver, a grille, or screen shall have no dimen-
3. A manually operated damper or manually adjustable louvers are
4. A automatically operated damper or automatically adjustable lou-
When a Category I furnace is removed or replaced, the original vent-
ing system may no longer be correctly sized to properly vent the
attached appliances.
An improperly sized vent system can cause CARBON MONOXIDE to
spill into the living space causing personal injury, and or death.
Table 13: Unconfined Space Minimum Area
BTUH Input Rating Minimum Free Area Required for Each Opening
Table 14: Free Area
3
) per 1,000
BTUH Input
Rating
40,000
3
) per 1,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
EXAMPLE: Determining Free Area.
Appliance
100,000
Appliance
100,000
Wood or Metal
Louvers or Grilles
Screens+
louver or grille manufacturer's instructions.
tracting the blockage area of all fixed louvers grilles or screens from
the gross area of the opening.
sion smaller than 1/4" (6.4 mm).
not permitted for use.
vers shall be interlocked so that the main burner cannot operate
unless either the damper or the louver is in the fully open position.
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
Minimum Free Area Required for Each Opening
Horizontal Duct
(2,000 BTUH)
2
2
20 in
(129 cm
)
2
2
30 in
(193 cm
)
2
2
40 in
(258 cm
)
2
2
50 in
(322 cm
)
2
2
60 in
(387 cm
)
1 Appliance
+ 30,000 = (130,000 4,000) = 32.5 Sq. In. Vertical
1 Appliance
+ 30,000 = (130,000 2,000) = 65 Sq. In. Horizontal
1083288-UIM-A-0114
Wood 20-25%*
Metal 60-70% *
1/4" (6.4 mm)
mesh or larger 100%
2
2
40 in
(258 cm
)
2
2
60 in
(387 cm
)
2
2
80 in
(516 cm
)
2
2
100 in
(645 cm
)
2
2
120 in
(742 cm
)
Vertical Duct or
Round Duct
Opening to Outside
(4,000 BTUH)
(4,000 BTUH)
2
2
4" (10 cm)
10 in
(64 cm
)
2
2
5" (13 cm)
15 in
(97 cm
)
2
2
5" (13 cm)
20 in
(129 cm
)
2
2
6" (15 cm)
25 in
(161 cm
)
2
2
7" (18 cm)
30 in
(193 cm
)
2 Total Input
2 Total Input
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