K4C COMPACT-MULTI – INSTALLATION/OPERATION MANUAL
K4C Compact-multi
Feb
-06
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CLEARANCES
Before placing unit, review installation clearances as shown on
furnace operating label and “GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS”.
LOCATION
Install the furnace close to chimney or vent and central to ductwork.
BREECH
Move the breech pipe to the rear if rear breech is required.
CHIMNEY/VENT
Connect the furnace to a chimney/vent system of size and condition
required by the installation code. Furnace is approved for factory
built chimney type “A” or type “L” vent. See furnace-marking label
for approved vent/flue pipe sizes. Maximum flue gas temperature
is 575°F.
THROUGH THE
Furnace is approved for Kerr Direct Vent.
WALL VENTING
COMBUSTION &
Install openings and ductwork to the furnace room to provide fresh
VENTILATION AIR
outside combustion air and circulation air for cooling the furnace
casing as installations code requires (USA: NFPA 31, Canada:
B139). If installed in a closed room provide two free air ventilation
openings of at least 8 x 12” (96sq. in.) free flow area near ceiling
and floor. Oil burners must have sufficient air to allow vent systems
to operate properly. See furnace operating label. Not applicable to
Direct Vent.
3.6 INSTALLATION
ELECTRICAL
Wire according to the National Electrical Code (Canadian Electrical
Code in Canada) or local codes. Use a separately fused #12
electrical line directly from the service panel to the furnace junction
box. Install a manual shut off switch at the door or stairway to
furnace room so furnace can be shut off remotely.
VENT PIPE
See NFPA 31 (USA) or CSA B139 (Canada) code. Breech is
certified for 5” vent pipe. Keep vent/flue pipe as short as possible
with min. 1/4” per foot upward slope. Use approved fitting through
a wall. Vent/flue pipe
MUST
NOT
pass through a ceiling.
BREECH
The breech is convertible from front to rear by switching the breech
pipe with the cover plate and cabinet cover panels.
DRAFT CONTROL
Use approved draft control supplied for 5” pipe. Use two draft
controls on strong draft chimneys. Set specified draft pressure to
-0.04” wc. Not applicable to Direct Vent installations.
FILTER
The filter bracket can be moved from the left side to the right side or the
LOCATION
bottom of the furnace. See appendix.
UPFLOW
The K4C Compact-multi is configured for upflow operation as
shipped.