Clearances To Combustibles - Carrier 58UHV Installation, Start-Up, And Operating Instructions Manual

This forced air furnace is equipped for use with natural
gas at altitudes 0-5,500 ft (0-1,675 m) above sea level. The
high-altitude conversion kit MUST be installed above 5,500
ft (1,675 m). See the furnace installation instructions for
high altitude gas input derating requirements..
An accessory kit, supplied by the manufacturer,shall be
used to convert to propane gas use or may be required for
some natural gas applications.
This furnace is for indoor installation in a building
constructed on site.
This furnace may be installed on combustible flooring in
alcove or closet at minimum clearance from combustible
material.
This furnace may be used with a Type B-1 Vent and may
be vented in common with other gas-fired appliances.
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For furnaces wider than 14.25 inches (362mm) may
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Indicates supply or return sides when furnace is in
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the horizontal position. Line contact only
permissible between lines formed by
intersections of the Top and two Sides of the
furnace jacket, and building joists, studs or
framing.
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18 inches front clearance required for alcove.
# # For single wall vent 6 inches.
For Type B-1 vent 3 inches.
The design of the upflow/horizontal gas-fired furnace is A.G.A.
and C.G.A. design-certified for use with natural and propane gases
and for installation on combustible wood flooring, in alcoves,
attics, basements, closets, crawlspaces, or utility rooms. The
design of this furnace line is not A.G.A. and C.G.A. design-
certified for installation in mobile homes, recreation vehicles, or
outdoors.
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Before installing the furnace in the United States, refer to the
current edition of the NFGC and the NFPA 90B. For copies of the
NFGC and NFPA 90B, contact National Fire Protection Associa-
tion Inc., Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269; or (for NFGC
only) American Gas Association, 400 N. Capitol St., N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20001.
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Before installing the furnace in Canada, refer to the current edition
of the NSCNGPIC. Contact Standard Sales, CSA International,
178 Rexdale Boulevard, Etobicoke (Toronto), Ontario, M9W 1R3
Canada.
Installation must comply with regulations of serving gas supplier
and local building, heating, plumbing or other codes in effect in the
area in which installlation is made. In absence of local codes,
installation must conform with NFGC in the United States and the
NSCNGPIC and all authorities having jurisdiction in Canada.
These instructions cover minimum requirements for a safe instal-
lation and conform to existing national standards and safety codes.
In some instances, these instructions exceed certain local codes
and ordinances, especially those that may not have kept pace with
changing residential construction practices. We require these
instructions as a minimum for a safe installation.
MINIMUM INCHES CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTION
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This furnace is approved for UPFLOW and HORIZONTAL
installations.
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furnace orientation.
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Clearance in inches.
Vent Clearance to combustibles:
For Single Wall vents 6 inches.
For Type B-1 vent 1 inch.
Application of this furnace should be indoors with special
attention given to vent sizing and material, gas input rate, air
temperature rise, and unit sizing. Improper installation or
misapplication of the furnace can require excessive servicing
or cause premature component failure.
To aid in installation, troubleshooting, and service, a status code
label is located on the blower compartment door. This label
explains how to use the LED status indicator on the furnace control
which is viewed through the sight glass on the door.
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Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service, mainte-
nance, or use can cause carbon monoxide poisoning, explo-
sion, fire, electrical shock, or other conditions which may
cause personal injury, loss of life, or property damage.
Consult a qualified installer, service agency, local gas sup-
plier, or your distributor or branch for information or assis-
tance. The qualified installer or agency must use only
factory-authorized and listed kits or accessories when modi-
fying this product. A failure to follow this warning can cause
electrical shock, fire, personal injury, or death.
For high-altitude installations, the high-altitude conversion kit
MUST be installed at or above 5500 ft above sea level.
For accessory installation details, refer to the applicable installa-
tion literature.
NOTE: Remove all shipping brackets and materials before oper-
ating the furnace.
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