Amana S)8 Furnace User Manual


 
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L
OCATION
R
EQUIREMENTS
AND
C
ONSIDERATIONS
TOP
B1-VENT SINGLE
(PLENUM)
1" 6" 1" 3" 0" 1"
VENT
SIDES FRONT BACK
Top clearance for horizontal configuration - 1"
INSTALLATION P OSITIONS
An upflow furnace may be installed in an upright position or
horizontal on either the left or right side panel. Do not install
this furnace on its back. For vertically installed upflow furnaces,
return air ductwork may be attached to the side panel(s) and/
or basepan. For horizontally installed upflow furnaces, return
air ductwork must be attached to the basepan. For counterflow
furnaces, return ductwork must be attached to the top end of
the blower compartment.
NOTE: Ductwork must never be attached to the back of the
furnace.
HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION
Line contact to framing is permitted when installed in the hori-
zontal configuration. Line contact is defined as the portion of
the cabinet that is formed by the intersection of the top and
side. ACCESSIBILITY CLEARANCE, WHERE GREATER,
SHOULD TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER MINIMUM FIRE PRO-
TECTION CLEARANCE. A gas-fired furnace for installation in
a residential garage must be installed so that the ignition source
and burners are located not less than eighteen inches (18")
above the floor and is protected or located to prevent physical
damage by vehicles. A gas furnace must not be installed di-
rectly on carpeting, tile, or other combustible materials other
than wood flooring.
FURNACE S USPENSION
If suspending the furnace from rafters or joist, use 3/8" threaded
rod and 2”x2”x3/8” angle iron as shown below. The length of
rod will depend on the application and the clearances neces-
sary.
Suspended Furnace
Do not connect this furnace to a chimney flue that
serves a separate appliance designed to burn solid
fuel.
For counterflow installations, the air conditioning coil
must be downstream from the heat exchanger of the
furnace.
Counterflow installation over a noncombustible floor.
Before setting the furnace over the plenum opening,
ensure the surface around the opening is smooth and
level. A tight seal should be made between the furnace
base and floor by using a silicon rubber caulking
compound or cement grout.
Counterflow installation over a combustible floor. If
installation over a combustible floor becomes
necessary, use an accessory subbase (see
Specification Sheet applicable to your model for details).
A special accessory subbase must be used for upright
counterflow unit installations over any combustible
material including wood. Follow the instructions with
the subbase for proper installations. Do not install the
furnace directly on carpeting, tile, or other combustible
material other than wood flooring. (NOTE: The subbase
will not be required if an air conditioning coil is installed
between the supply air opening on the furnace and the
floor.
Top - 1"
Side
Clearance - 1"
Back - 0"
Front Clearance - 3"
V
ent Pipe Clearance to Combustibles-
6" using Single Wall Connector or 1"
using B-1 vent.
Adequate combustion/ventilation air must be supplied
to the closet.
Furnace must be completely sealed to floor or base.
Combustion/ ventilation air supply pipes must terminate
12" from top of closet and 12" from floor of closet. DO
NOT remove solid base plate for side return.
Return air ducts must be completely sealed to the
furnace and terminate outside the enclosure surfaces.
CLEARANCES AND A CCESSIBILITY
Unobstructed front clearance of 24" for servicing is recom-
mended.