Lennox ELITE EL196UHE Installation Instructions Manual page 10

WARNING
Improper installation of the furnace can result in personal
injury or death. Combustion and flue products must
never be allowed to enter the return air system or air
in the living space. Use sheet metal screws and joint
tape to seal return air system to furnace. In platform
installations with furnace return, the furnace should be
sealed airtight to the return air plenum.
A door must never be used as a portion of the return air
duct system. The base must provide a stable support
and an airtight seal to the furnace. Allow absolutely
no sagging, cracks, gaps, etc. For no reason should
return and supply air duct systems ever be connected
to or from other heating devices such as a fireplace or
stove, etc. Fire, explosion, carbon monoxide poisoning,
personal injury and/or property damage could result.
Installation Clearances
Left Side
Bottom (Floor)
Top/Plenum
*Front
Back
Sides
Vent
Floor
*Front clearance in alcove installation must be 24 in. (610 mm).
Maintain a minimum of 24 in. (610 mm) for front service access.
†Allow proper clearances to accommodate condensate trap.
‡For installations on a combustible floor, do not install the furnace
directly on carpeting, tile or other combustible materials other
than wood flooring.
Figure 12
Top
Right Side
1 in. (25 mm)
0
0
0†
0
0‡
Return air can be brought in through the bottom or either
side of the furnace installed in an upflow application. If the
furnace is installed on a platform with bottom return, make
an airtight seal between the bottom of the furnace and the
platform to ensure that the furnace operates properly and
safely. The furnace is equipped with a removable bottom
panel to facilitate installation.
Markings are provided on both sides of the furnace cab-
inet for installations that require side return air. Cut the
furnace cabinet at the maximum dimensions shown on
page 2.
Refer to Engineering Handbook for additional information.
EL196UHE applications which include side return air
and a condensate trap installed on the same side of
the cabinet (trap can be installed remotely within 5
ft.) require either a return air base or field-fabricated
transition to accommodate an optional IAQ accessory
taller than 14.5". See Figure 13.
(with transition and filter)
Transition
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Return Air Guidelines
Side Return Air
20" X 25" X 1"
(508mmX635mmX 25mm)
Air Filter
Return
Air
Plenum
Figure 13