Rheem RGRA SERIES, Installation Instructions Manual

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FIGURE 13
COMBUSTION AIR FITTING
UPFLOW DOWNFLOW/HORIZONTAL
2" PVC
DOUBLE
ELBOW
TOP
OPTION
EXHAUST
2" PVC ELBOW
SIDE
OPTION
2" PVC
DOUBLE
ELBOW*
COMBUSTION AIR
EXHAUST
ATTACH DOUBLE ELBOW TO INTAKE AIR
COLLAR AND SECURE WITH TWO SHEET
METAL SCREWS TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL
BLOCKAGE OF INTAKE AIR OPENING.
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*NOTE: WHEN FURNACE IS INSTALLED IN
A HORIZONTAL POSITION ONLY ONE 90°
ELBOW IS REQUIRED. INSTALL THE ELBOW
SO THE OPEN END IS POINTED DOWNWARD.
ATTACH DOUBLE ELBOW TO TOP INLET
AIR OPENING OR 90° ELBOW TO SIDE
INLET AIR OPENING TO PREVENT
ACCIDENTAL BLOCKAGE OF INTAKE
OPENING. PLUG OPENING NOT USED.
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where the equipment has
clearances of at least 1 inch from
the sides and back and 6 inches
from the front of the appliance.
The opening shall directly
communicate with the outdoors or
communicate through a vertical or
horizontal duct to the outdoors or
spaces (crawl or attic) that freely
communicate with the outdoors,
and shall have a minimum free
area of:
a. 1 square inch for each 3,000
BTUH of the total input rating of all
equipment located in the enclosure
and
BTUH Free Area Round Pipe
Input Each Opening Size
45,000 15.00 square inches 4"
60,000 16.67 square inches 5"
75,000 25.00 square inches 6"
90,000 30.00 square inches 6"
105,000 35.00 square inches 7"
120,000 40.00 square inches 7"
b. Not less than the sum of the
areas of all vent connectors in the
confined space.
If unit is installed where there is an
exhaust fan, sufficient ventilation
must be provided to prevent the
exhaust fan from creating a negative
pressure.
Combustion air openings must not be
restricted in any manner.
CONSULT LOCAL CODES FOR
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS.
Return air grilles and warm air
registers must not be obstructed.
CONNECTION TO
FURNACE
IMPORTANT: When indoor
combustion air is used, the inlet air
opening at the furnace must be
protected from accidental blockage.
On upflow models, install a 90° elbow
pointing downward in the side inlet air
opening or a double elbow pointing
downward in the top inlet air opening.
On downflow/horizontal models,
install a double elbow in the top inlet
air opening. See Figure 13.