Installing Your Furnace
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The following steps are needed for proper installation and safe
operation of your furnace. If you have any doubts as to any
requirements, obtain professional help. Remember to ALWAYS
consult your local heating or plumbing inspector, building
department or gas utility company regarding regulations, codes,
or ordinances which apply to the installation and location of a
vented wall furnace
.
IMPORTANT
For satisfactory and trouble-free operation, be sure to:
1.
Locate the furnace properly within the space to be heated.
2.
Install the furnace in accordance with local codes or
ordinances and instructions provided. In the absence of
local codes or ordinances, install the furnace to conform
with the current edition of the National Fuel Gas Code,
NFPA 54, ANSI Z223.1/Canadian Installation Code,
CAN/CGA B149.
3.
Maintain minimum clearances: Floor 2½-inches, ceiling 16-
inches, side wall 4-inches.
4.
Provide
enough
combustion
and
ventilation
air.
Locating Wall Furnace & Thermostat
The furnace is installed between 2x4 inch wall studs spaced on
16-inch centers or a stud space that can be framed in to 16-
inches.
Consider the following points before attempting to install the
furnace:
CAUTION:
Do not make cutouts in the wall or
ceiling before checking in the attic for ceiling joist
locations and proposed venting.
1.
Locate the furnace near the center of the space to be
heated for good air circulation. Do not put it behind a door
or draperies. Do not install the furnace where it could be
isolated by closing doors to the heated space. Do not
locate the furnace where a door could swing over the front
panel or where circulation could be retarded by furniture or
cabinets.
2.
Check the minimum spacing needs as shown in Figure 1.
3.
The top of the furnace must be at least 16-inches from the
ceiling.
4.
When the furnace is properly installed with legs resting on
the floor plate, it sets the dimension from the face panel to
the bare floor. (Approximately 2½-inches depending on the
thickness of floor plate).
5.
A protective barrier (metal or wood), cut to match the width
and depth of the furnace, should be used to cover over
any floor coverings such as carpet or vinyl under the
furnace. At no time should the dimension from the bottom
of the face panel to the protective barrier be less than 1½-
inches.
6.
In the space to be heated, the side of the furnace may be
as close as 4-inches to an intersecting wall. The recessed
portion may have 0-inches clearance to combustible
material.
7.
Select a location that will provide adequate accessibility
clearance for servicing and proper operation.
8.
After picking a location, inspect the wall, floor, attic and
roof areas. Make sure there are no pipes, wiring, bracing,
etc., that will interfere with furnace or vent installation. If
required, move them or pick a new installation location.
9.
Be sure that gas piping and electrical wiring can be
brought to the location. Electrical wiring is required for
optional blower accessory.
10.
If installing the thermostat on the wall, locate the
thermostat approximately 5-feet above the floor on an
inside wall where it will sense the average room
temperature.
