18-CD31D1-5
7
Installer’s Guide
6
50 CU. FT. OR MORE
PER 1000 BTU/HR. INPUT
ALL EQUIP. INSTALLED
UNCONFINED
7
CONFINED
LESS THAN 50 CU. FT.
PER 1000 BTU/HR. INPUT
ALL EQUIP INSTALLED
8
Typical Suspended Upflow/Horizontal Furnace
A cutout is provided on both sides of the downflow fur-
nace cabinet to allow a 90° elbow to be attached inside the
cabinet and the vent piping to connect there. In horizontal,
the downflow furnace may be vented through the top of the
cabinet if needed. In vertical configuration, the downflow
furnace may be vented using the side cabinet cutouts. This
venting configuration could be used if an electronic air
cleaner is installed.
When the downflow furnace is vented through the
left side of the furnace cabinet in horizontal or verti-
cal configuration, Type B vent pipe must be used
within the cabinet.
AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION
Adequate flow of combustion and ventilating air must not
be obstructed from reaching the furnace. Air openings
provided in the furnace casing must be kept free of obstruc-
tions which restrict the flow of air. Airflow restrictions
affect the efficiency and safe operation of the furnace. Keep
this in mind should you choose to remodel or change the
area which contains your furnace. Furnaces must have a
free flow of air for proper performance.
Provisions for combustion and ventilation air shall be
made in accordance with “latest edition” of Section 5.3, Air
for Combustion and Ventilation, of the National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.1, or Sections 7.2, 7.3 or 7.4 of CAN/CGA
B149 Installation Codes, and applicable provisions of the
local building codes. Special conditions created by mechani-
cal exhausting of air and fireplaces must be considered to
avoid unsatisfactory furnace operation.
Furnace locations may be in “confined space” or “unconfined
space”. Unconfined space is defined in Table 2 and Figure
6. These spaces may have adequate air by infiltration to
provide air for combustion, ventilation, and dilution of
flue gases. Buildings with tight construction (for example,
weather stripping, heavily insulated, caulked, vapor bar-
rier, etc.), may need additional air provided as described for
confined space.
Confined spaces are installations with less than 50 cu. ft. of
space per 1000 BTU/hr input from all equipment installed.
Air for combustion and ventilation requirements can be
supplied from inside the building as in Figure 8 or from the
outdoors, as in Figure 9.
1. All air from inside the building as in Figure 8: The con-
fined space shall be provided with two permanent open-
ings communicating directly with an additional room(s)
of sufficient volume so that the combined volume of all
spaces meets the criteria for an unconfined space. The
total input of all gas utilization equipment installed in
the combined space shall be considered in making this
determination. Refer to Table 3, for minimum open
areas required.
2. All air from outdoors as in Figure 9: The confined space
shall be provided with two permanent openings, one
commencing within 12 inches of the top and one com-
mencing within 12 inches of the bottom of the enclo-
sure.
The openings shall communicate directly, or by ducts,
with the outdoors or spaces (crawl or attic) that freely
communicate with the outdoors. Refer to Table 3, for
minimum open areas required.
3. The following types of installations will
require
use
of OUTDOOR AIR for combustion, due to chemical
exposures:
* Commercial buildings
* Buildings with indoor pools
* Furnaces installed in commercial laundry rooms
* Furnaces installed in hobby or craft rooms
* Furnaces installed near chemical storage areas.
Exposure to the following substances in the combustion
air supply will also require OUTDOOR AIR for combus-
tion:
* Permanent wave solutions
* Chlorinated waxes and cleaners
* Chlorine based swimming pool chemicals
* Water softening chemicals
* Deicing salts or chemicals
* Carbon Tetrachloride
* Halogen type refrigerants
* Cleaning solvents (such as perchloroethylene)
* Printing inks, paint removers, varnish, etc.
* Hydrochloric acid
* Cements and glues
* Antistatic fabric softeners for clothes dryers
* Masonry acid washing materials
TABLE 2
MINIMUM AREA IN SQUARE FEET
FOR UNCONFINED SPACE INSTALLATIONS
FURNACE
MAXIMUM BTUH
INPUT RATING
WITH 8 FT. CEILING
MINIMUM AREA IN SQUARE
FEET OF UNCONFINED SPACE
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
140,000
375
500
625
750
875
