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Unitary Products Group
RESIDENTIAL AND MODULAR HOME DOWNFLOW
RETURN PLENUM CONNECTION
The return duct system must be connected to the furnace inlet and the
return duct system must terminate outside the space containing the fur-
nace. When replacing an existing furnace, if the existing plenum is not
the same size as the new furnace then the existing plenum must be
removed and a new plenum installed that is the proper size for the new
furnace.
Attach the return plenum to the furnace inlet duct flanges. This is typi-
cally through the use of S cleat material when a metal plenum is used.
The use of an approved flexible duct connector is recommended on all
installations. The connection of the plenum to the furnace and all the
ducts connecting to the plenum must be sealed to prevent air leakage.
The sheet metal should be cross-hatched to eliminate any popping of
the sheet metal when the indoor fan is energized.
The duct system is a very important part of the installation. If the duct
system is improperly sized the furnace will not operate properly. The
ducts attached to the furnace must be of sufficient size so that the fur-
nace operates at the specified external static pressure and within the air
temperature rise specified on the nameplate.
IMPORTANT:
If an external mounted filter rack is being used see the
instructions provided with that accessory for proper hole cut size.
SECTION III: FILTERS
FILTER INSTALLATION
All applications require the use of an external filter. All filters and mount-
ing provisions must be field supplied. Refer to Tables 5 & 16 for acces-
sory External Filter Kits.
IMPORTANT:
Air velocity through throwaway type filters must not
exceed 300 feet per minute (91 m/min). All velocities over this require
the use of high velocity filters. Refer to Table 14.
NOTES:
1. Air velocity through throwaway type filters may not exceed 300 feet
per minute. All velocities over this require the use of high velocity fil-
ters.
HORIZONTAL APPLICATION
Horizontal Filters
All filters and mounting provisions must be field supplied. Filters(s) may
be located in the duct system external to the furnace or in a return filter
grille(s). Filters(s) may be located in the duct system using an external
duct filter box attached to the furnace plenum. Any branch duct (rectan-
gular or round duct) attached to the plenum must attach to the vertical
plenum above the filter height. The use of straps and / or supports is
required to support the weight of the external filter box.
SECTION IV: GAS PIPING
GAS SAFETY
IMPORTANT:
Plan your gas supply before determining the correct gas
pipe entry. Use 90-degree service elbow(s), or short nipples and con-
ventional 90-degree elbow(s) to enter through the cabinet access holes.
GAS PIPING INSTALLATION
Properly sized wrought iron, approved flexible or steel pipe must be
used when making gas connections to the unit. If local codes allow the
use of a flexible gas appliance connection, always use a new listed con-
nector. Do not use a connector that has previously serviced another gas
appliance.
Some utility companies or local codes require pipe sizes larger than the
minimum sizes listed in these instructions and in the codes. The fur-
nace rating plate and the instructions in this section specify the type of
gas approved for this furnace - only use those approved gases. The
installation of a drip leg and ground union is required. Refer to Figures 6
& 7.
TABLE 5:
Recommended Filter Sizes
Cabinet Size
Top Return (in)
Top Return (cm)
A
(2) 14 x 20
(2) 35.6 x 50.8
B
(2) 14 x 20
(2) 35.6 x 50.8
C
(2) 14 x 20
(2) 35.6 x 50.8
D
(2) 14 x 20
(2) 35.6 x 50.8
All installations must have a filter installed.
An overpressure protection device, such as a pressure regulator,
must be installed in the gas piping system upstream of the furnace
and must act to limit the downstream pressure to the gas valve so it
does not exceed 0.5 PSI (14" w.c. (3.48 kPa). Pressures exceeding
0.5 PSI (14” w.c. (3.48 kPa) at the gas valve will cause damage to
the gas valve, resulting in a fire or explosion or cause damage to
the furnace or some of its components that will result in property
damage and loss of life.
FIGURE 5:
Gas Valve
FIGURE 6:
Downflow Gas Piping
FIGURE 7:
Horizontal Gas Piping
INLET
WRENCH
BOSS
INLET
PRESSURE
PORT
ON
OFF
ON/OFF SWITCH
(Shown in ON position)
MAIN REGULATOR
ADJUSTMENT
OUTLET
OUTLET
PRESSURE
PORT
VENT PORT
EXTERNAL MANUAL
SHUTOFF VALVE
TO GAS
SUPPLY
TO GAS
SUPPLY
GROUNDED JOINT UNION
MAY BE INSTALLED
INSIDE OR OUTSIDE UNIT.
DRIP
LEG
MANUAL
SHUT-OFF
VALVE
GAS
PIPE
GAS
PIPE
DRIP
LEG
MANUAL
SHUT-OFF VALVE
GAS VALVE
GAS BURNERS
DRIP
LEG
