Nortek R6GF Series, Installation Instructions Manual

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thoroughly understand the instructions provided with the
equipment prior to performing the installation and operational
checkout of the equipment.
• Never test for gas leaks with an open flame. Use a
commercially available soap solution to check all connections.
See
page 15
.
• Installation of equipment may require brazing operations.
Installer must comply with safety codes and wear appropriate
safety equipment (safety glasses, work gloves, fire
extinguisher, etc.) when performing brazing operations.
• This equipment is NOT to be used for temporary heating of
buildings or structures under construction.
• Use caution when handling this appliance or removing
components. Personal injury can occur from sharp metal
edges present in all sheet metal constructed equipment.
• Follow all precautions in the literature, on tags, and on
labels provided with the equipment. Read and thoroughly
understand the instructions provided with the equipment
prior to performing the installation and operational checkout
of the equipment.
• The installer should become familiar with the units wiring
diagram before making any electrical connections to the unit.
See
Figure 13 (page 28)
,
Figure 14 (page 29)
, or the
unit wiring label.
REQUIREMENTS & CODES
• This equipment must be installed in accordance with
instructions outlined in this manual, all applicable local
building codes, and the current revision of the National
Fuel Gas Code (NFPA54/ANSI Z223.1) or the Natural Gas
and Propane Installation Code, CAN/CGA B149.1.
• All electrical wiring must be completed in accordance with
local, state and national codes and regulations and with the
National Electric Code (ANSI/NFPA 70) or in Canada the
Canadian Electric Code Part 1 CSA C.22.1.
• The installer must comply with all local codes and regulations
which govern the installation of this type of equipment.
Local codes and regulations take precedence over any
recommendations contained in these instructions. Consult
local building codes and the National Electrical Code (ANSI
CI) for special installation requirements.
• This equipment contains liquid and gaseous refrigerant
under high pressure. Installation or servicing should only be
performed by qualified trained personnel thoroughly familiar
with this type equipment.
• Air Ducts must be installed in accordance with the standards
of the National Fire Protection Association “Standards for
Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilation Systems”
(NFPA 90A), “Standard for Installation of Residence Type
Warm Air Heating and Air Conditioning Systems” (NFPA
90B), these instructions, and all applicable local codes.
• Install this unit only in a location and position as specified on
page 7
. This unit is designed only for outdoor installations
and should be located with consideration of minimizing the
length of the supply and return ducts. Consideration should
also be given to the accessibility of fuel, electric power,
service access, noise, and shade.
• Consult
Table 9 (page 24)
, and the rating plate for the
proper circulating air flow and temperature rise. It is important
that the duct system be designed to provide the correct flow
rates and external pressure rise. An improperly designed
duct system can result in nuisance shutdowns, and comfort
or noise issues.
• This unit is designed for outdoor installations only and should
be located in a position as shown on
page 5
.
• Use only with the type of gas approved for this unit. Refer
to the unit rating plate.
• Provide adequate combustion and ventilation air to the unit.
See
page 6
and
page 7
.
• Provide adequate clearances around the combustion air
intake louvers. See Figure 1 (page 5)
.
• Combustion products must be discharged outdoors. Connect
this unit to an approved vent system only, as specified on
page 7 .
• Additional codes listed below are for reference purposes
only and do not necessarily have jurisdiction over local or
state codes. Local codes and regulations take precedence
over any recommendations contained in these instructions.
Always consult with local authorities before installing any
gas appliance.
Combustion & Ventilation Air
• US: National Fuel Gas Code (NFGC), Air for Combustion
and Ventilation
• CANADA: Natural Gas and Propane Installation Codes
(NSCNGPIC), Venting Systems and Air Supply for Appliances
Duct Systems
• US and CANADA: Air Conditioning Contractors Association
(ACCA) Manual D, Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning
Contractors National Association (SMACNA), or American
Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning
Engineers (ASHRAE) Fundamentals Handbook
Electrical Connections
• US: National Electrical Code (NEC) ANSI/NFPA 70
• CANADA: Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22.1
Gas Piping & Gas Pipe Pressure Testing
• US: NFGC and National Plumbing Codes
• CANADA: NSCNGPIC
General Installation
• US: Current edition of the NFGC and the NFPA 90B. For
copies, contact the National Fire Protection Association Inc.,
Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269; or American Gas
Association, 400 N. Capitol, N.W., Washington DC 20001
or www.NFPA.org
• CANADA: NSCNGPIC. For a copy, contact Standard Sales,
CSA International, 178 Rexdale Boulevard, Etobicoke
(Toronto), Ontario, M9W 1R3 Canada
Safety
• US: (NFGC) NFPA 54–1999/ANSI Z223.1 and the Installation
Standards, Warm Air Heating and Air Conditioning Systems
ANSI/NFPA 90B.
• CANADA: CAN/CGA-B149.1 and .2–M00 National Standard
of Canada. (NSCNGPIC)