Carrier WEATHERMAKER 8000 58WAV, Installation, Start-Up And Operator'S Manual

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INTRODUCTION
The Model 58WAV, Series 140 Limited Furnace is available in
sizes 44,000 through 154,000 Btuh input capacities.
The design of the upflow gas-fired furnace is A.G.A./C.G.A.
certified for natural and propane gas and for installation on
combustible flooring, in alcoves, attics, basements, closets, or
utility rooms. The furnace is factory-shipped for use with natural
gas. A factory accessory gas conversion kit, as listed on the
furnace rating plate is required to convert furnace for use with
propane gas. The design of this furnace line is not A.G.A./C.G.A.
certified for installation in mobile homes, recreation vehicles, or
outdoors.
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 the National Fire Protection
Association Inc., Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269; or for
only the NFGC contact the American Gas Association, 400 N.
Capitol St., N.W., Washington DC 20001.
Before installing the furnace in Canada, refer to the NSCNGPIC.
For a copy of the NSCNGPIC, contact Standard Sales, CSA
International, 178 Rexdale Boulevard, Etobicoke (Toronto), On-
tario, 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 installation is made. In absence of local building
codes, installation must comply with NFGC in the United States
and the NSCNGPIC and all authorities having jurisdiction in
Canada.
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.
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 or property damage. Consult a qualified
installer, service agency, local gas supplier, or your distribu-
tor or branch for information or assistance. The qualified
installer or agency must use only factory-authorized and
listed kits or accessories when modifying this product.
For accessory installation details, refer to the applicable instruction
literature.
Fig. 2—Clearances to Combustibles
A98122
320325-101 REV. H
MINIMUM INCHES CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTION
This forced air furn
n
ace is equipped for use with
atural gas at altitudes 0 - 10,000 ft (0-3,050m).
An accessory kit, supplied by the m
m
anufacturer,
hall be used to convert to propane gas use or
may be required for some natural gas applications.
This
s
furnace is for indoor installation in
building constructed on site.
This f
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urnace may be install
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ed on combustible
oor
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ing in alcove or closet at minimum clearance
om combustible material.
This furnace ma
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y be used with a Type B-1 Vent
nd may be vented in common with other gas-fired
ppliances.
Clearance in inches.
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For furnaces wider than 14.25 inches
(362mm) may be 0 inches.
For single wall vent type 6 inches.
For Type B-1 vent type 3 inches.
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Vent Clearance to combustibles:
For Single Wall vents 6 inches (6 po).
For Type B-1 vent type 1 inch (1 po).
This furnace is approved for UPFLOW installations only.
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This furnace is designed for a minimum continuous return-air tem-
perature of 60°F db or an intermittent operation down to 55°F db such
as when used with a night setback thermostat. Return-air temperature
must not exceed a maximum of 85°F db.
A93042
FRONT
RETURN
AIR
MAX 85°F MIN 55°F
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