Location Requirements & Consideratinos - Amana MVM97 Installation Instructions Manual

NOTE: The Commonwealth of Massachusetts requires
that the following additional requirements must also be
met:
• Gas furnaces must be installed by a licensed
plumber or gas fitter.
• A T-handle gas cock must be used.
• If the unit is to be installed in an attic, the passage-
way to and the service area around the unit must
have flooring.
To ensure proper furnace operation, install, operate and
maintain the furnace in accordance with these installation
and operation instructions, all local building codes and
ordinances. In their absence, follow the latest edition of
the National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1), and/or
CAN/CSA B149. 1-15 Installation Codes, local plumbing or
waste water codes, and other applicable codes.
A copy of the National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 54/ANSI
Z223.1) can be obtained from any of the following:
American National Standards Institute
25 West 43rd Street, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10036
National Fire Protection Association
1 Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02169-7471
CSA International
8501 East Pleasant Valley
Independence, OH 44131
The rated heating capacity of the furnace should be
greater than or equal to the total heat loss of the area to
be heated. The total heat loss should be calculated by an
approved method or in accordance with "ASHRAE Guide"
or "Manual J-Load Calculations" published by the Air Con-
ditioning Contractors of America.
A copy of the CAN/CSA B149.1-15 Installation Codes can
also be obtained from:
178 Rexdale Boulevard
Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada M9W 1R3
Location Requirements & Consideratinos
Follow the instructions listed below and the guidelines
provided in the Combustion and Ventilation Air Require-
ments section when selecting a furnace location.
T
O PREVENT POSSIBLE EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH
OBSERVED WHEN INSTALLING THIS UNIT
CSA International
WARNING
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PROPERTY DAMAGE
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THE FOLLOWING BULLET POINTS MUST BE
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OSSIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGE
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FIRE EXPLOSION
OR CARBON MONOXIDE MAY RESULT FROM IMPROPER INSTALLATION
REPAIR OPERATION
• Centrally locate the furnace with respect to the pro-
posed or existing air distribution system.
• Ensure the temperature of the return air entering
the furnace is between 55°F and 100°F when the
furnace is heating.
• Provide provisions for venting combustion products
outdoors through a proper venting system. Special
consideration should be given to vent/flue pipe
routing and combustion air intake pipe when applica-
ble. Refer to Vent/Flue Pipe and Combustion Air Pipe
-Termination Locations for appropriate termination
locations and to determine if the piping system from
furnace to termination can be accomplished within
the guidelines given. NOTE: The length of flue and/
or combustion air piping can be a limiting factor in
the location of the furnace.
• Locate the furnace so condensate flows down-
wards to the drain. Do not locate the furnace
or its condensate drainage system in any area
subject to below freezing temperatures without
proper freeze protection. Refer to Condensate
Drain Lines and Trap for further details.
• Ensure adequate combustion air is available for
the furnace. Improper or insufficient combus-
tion air can expose building occupants to gas
combustion products that could include carbon
monoxide. Refer to Combustion and Ventilation
Air Requirements.
• Set the furnace on a level floor to enable proper
condensate drainage. If the floor becomes wet or
damp at times, place the furnace above the floor
on a concrete base sized approximately 1-1/2"
larger than the base of the furnace. Refer to the
Horizontal Applications and Considerations for
leveling of horizontal furnaces.
• Ensure upflow or horizontal furnaces are not
installed directly on carpeting, or any other com-
bustible material. The only combustible materi-
al allowed is wood.
• A special accessory subbase must be used for
upright counterflow unit installations over any
combustible material (including wood). Refer
to subbase instructions for installation details.
(Note: A subbase will not be required if an air
conditioning coil is located beneath the furnace
between the supply air opening and the combus-
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tible floor.
• Exposure to contaminated combustion air will re-
sult in safety and performance-related problems.
Do not install the furnace where the combustion
air is exposed to the following substances:
permanent wave solutions:
WARNING
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PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH DUE TO
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SMOKE SOOT CONDENSATION
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OR MAINTENANCE OF THIS PRODUCT
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ELECTRICAL SHOCK
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