Ocation Equirements And Clearances And Accessibility; Onsiderations - Goodman MVC8 Installation Instructions Manual

• The furnace heat exchanger, components, duct
system, air filters and evaporator coils are thoroughly
cleaned following final construction clean up.
• All furnace operating conditions (including ignition, input
rate, temperature rise and venting) are verified
according to these installation instructions.
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 passageway
to and the service area around the unit must have
flooring.
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O PREVENT PROPERTY DAMAGE
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FIRE DO NOT INSTALL THIS FURNACE
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RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
To ensure proper furnace operation, install, operate and
maintain the furnace in accordance with these installa-
tion 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 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
1430 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
National Fire Protection Association
1 Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
CSA International
8501 East Pleasant Valley
Cleveland, OH 44131
A copy of the CAN/CSA B149 Installation Codes can also be
obtained from:
CSA International
178 Rexdale Boulevard
Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada M9W 1R3
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 Cal-
culations" published by the Air Conditioning Contractors of
America.
WARNING
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PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH
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IN A MOBILE HOME TRAILER
In the USA, this furnace MUST be installed in accordance with
the latest edition of the ANSI Z223.1 booklet entitled "National
Fuel Gas Code" (NFPA 54), and the requirements or codes of
the local utility or other authority having jurisdiction. In Canada,
this furnace must be installed in accordance with the current
CAN/CGA-B149.1 & 2 Gas Installation Codes, local plumbing
or waste water codes and other applicable codes. Additional
helpful publications available from the NFPA are, NFPA 90A -
Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilating System and NFPA
90B - Warm Air Heating and Air Conditioning System.
All venting shall be in accordance with PART 7, Venting of Equip-
ment, of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, or appli-
cable local building and/or air conditioning codes. These pub-
lications are available from:
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269
NOTE: Furnaces with NOx screens meet the California NOx
emission standards and California seasonal efficiency stan-
DUE TO
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OR
dards. ANNUAL inspections of the furnace and its vent system
is strongly recommended.
L
OCATION
Your unit model type determines which installation procedures
must be used. For *MVC8 models, you must follow instruc-
tions for Horizontal Left, Horizontal Right or Upflow installa-
tions only. These furnaces are not approved for Downflow in-
stallations.
Downflow models *DVC8 ARE NOT APPROVED FOR HORI-
ZONTAL OR UPFLOW INSTALLATIONS. For these models,
use only the instructions for downflow installation only.
T
O PREVENT POSSIBLE
PERSONAL INJURY
OBSERVED WHEN
Follow the instructions listed below when selecting a furnace
location. Refer also to the guidelines provided in Section V,
Combustion and Ventilation Air Requirements.
• Centrally locate the furnace with respect to the
proposed or existing air distribution system.
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EQUIREMENTS AND
WARNING
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EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
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OR DEATH THE FOLLOWING
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INSTALLING THIS UNIT
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ONSIDERATIONS

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PROPERTY DAMAGE
BULLET POINTS MUST BE