Thermo Products MHA1-100N Furnace User Manual


 
All installations and services must be performed by qualified service personnel.
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It is recommended that all single wall vent connectors connected to the
MHA1/MDA1 Series furnaces have all seams and joints sealed with high
temperature pressure sensitive aluminum tape or high temperature silicone
rubber sealant as noted below.
1. High temperature, aluminum tape, having a temperature rating of 480°F or
greater.
2. Dow Corning 736, General Electric RTV106 sealant, or equivalent, having
a temperature rating of 480°F, or greater.
It is recommended that all vent connectors be insulated with 1.0" thick foil
fiberglass or its equivalent to reduce the chance of condensation and prolong the
life of the venting system. It is mandatory that vent connectors installed in or
passing through an unheated space must be insulated in this manner to prevent
condensate from forming in the connector or vent.
K. Sidewall Venting
:
The MHA1/MDA1 Series furnaces SHALL NOT BE COMMON
VENTED IF SIDEWALL VENTING IS EMPLOYED.
Before sidewall venting the MHA1/MDA1 furnace, read and
understand this section as well as the sidewall vent
manufacturers instructions, which accompany the venting
product. Failure to follow these instructions may cause unsafe
conditions resulting in property damage, personal injury, or loss
of life.
The sidewall venting system must be installed so as to avoid
possible contact with concealed plumbing or electrical wiring.
All joints between sections or fittings of the vent system must be
sealed as recommended by the vent manufacturer.
The proper operation of the vent system and appliance requires
part specified by the vent or appliance manufacturer with no
deletions or substitutions.
The MHA1/MDA1 series furnaces are approved for sidewall venting using only
Field Controls SWGII Power Venter Kit specified below:
Model: SWGII-4HD Power Venter and CK-43F Control Kit
FIELD CONTROLS
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KINSTON, NC 28504
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