Location; General; Location Relative To Cooling Equipment; Hazardous Locations - Carrier 58DXT Operating Instructions Manual

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NOTE: These furnaces are designed for a minimum continuous
return-air temperature of 60°F or intermittent operation down to 55°F
such as when used with a night setback thermostat. Return-air
temperature must not exceed a maximum of 85°F. Failure to follow
these return-air temperature limits may affect reliability of heat
exchangers, motors, and controls.
For accessory installation details, refer to applicable installation
literature.
NOTE: Remove all shipping brackets and materials before oper-
ating furnace.
Step 1—Location

GENERAL

DO NOT install furnace in a corrosive or contaminated
atmosphere. Make sure all combustion and circulating air
requirements are followed.
DO NOT use this furnace during construction when adhe-
sives, sealers, and/or new carpets are being installed and
curing. If the furnace is required during construction, use
clean outside air for combustion and ventilation. Compounds
of chlorine and fluorine when burned in combustion air form
acids which will cause corrosion of the heat exchangers and
metal vent systems. Some of these compounds are released
from paneling and dry wall adhesives, paints, thinners,
masonry cleaning materials, and many other solvents com-
monly used in the construction process.
Excessive exposure to contaminated combustion air will
result in safety and performance related problems.
This furnace must be installed so electrical components are
protected from water.
Locate furnace as near to center of air distribution system and
chimney or vent as possible. The furnace should be installed as
level as possible.
When furnace is installed so that supply ducts carry air to areas
outside space containing furnace, the return air must also be
handled by a duct(s) sealed to furnace casing and terminating
outside space containing furnace.
Provide ample space for servicing and cleaning. Always comply
with minimum fire protection clearances shown on unit clearance
label. This furnace shall not be installed directly on carpeting, tile,
or any combustible material other than wood flooring. The furnace
may be installed on combustible flooring when installed with
accessory downflow subbase, which is available from your dis-
tributor or branch when required.
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RETURN
AIR
MAX 85°F MIN 55°F

LOCATION RELATIVE TO COOLING EQUIPMENT

The cooling coil must be installed parallel with or on downstream
side of furnace to avoid condensation in heat exchangers. When
installed parallel with furnace, dampers or other means used to
control the flow of air must prevent chilled air from entering
furnace. If dampers are manually operated, they must be equipped
with means to prevent operation of either unit unless damper is in
full-heat or full-cooling position.
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HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS

A93042
When furnace is installed in a residential garage, it must be
installed so that burners and ignition sources are located a
minimum of 18 in. above floor. The furnace must be located
or protected to avoid physical damage by vehicles. When
furnace is installed in a public garage, airplane hangar, or
other building having a hazardous atmosphere, unit must be
installed in accordance with requirements of National Fire
Protection Association, Inc.
Step 2—Air for Combustion and Ventilation
Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be
provided in accordance with Section 5.3, Air for Combustion and
Ventilation, of the NFGC or applicable provisions of local building
codes.
Canadian installations must be in accordance with NSCNGPIC
and all authorities having jurisdiction.
Air for combustion must not be contaminated by halogen
compounds which include fluoride, chloride, bromide, and
iodide. These elements are found in aerosol sprays, deter-
gents, bleaches, cleaning solvents, salts, air fresheners, and
other household products.
The operation of exhaust fans, kitchen ventilation fans,
clothes dryers, or fireplaces could create a negative air
pressure condition at the furnace. Make-up air must be
provided for these devices, in addition to that required by the
furnace.
All fuel-burning equipment must be supplied with air for combus-
tion of the fuel. Sufficient air MUST be provided to ensure there
will not be a negative pressure in equipment room or space. In
addition, a positive seal MUST be made between furnace cabinet
and return-air duct to avoid pulling air from the burner area and
draft safeguard opening into circulating air.
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18-IN. MINIMUM
TO BURNERS
A93044