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3.1 PLACEMENT & VENTING
Furnace installation shall conform to the required installation code for oil-fired
equipment (USA: NFPA 31, Canada: CSA B139).
FLOOR SUPPORT COMBUSTIBLE – If required, support furnace on five (5) concrete
blocks. Make sure the center of the furnace base is supported. For a
furnace installed on a combustible floor, consult the applicable code and
authorities having jurisdiction on this application. The floor must support
the weight.
VENT Connect the furnace to the vent system of size and condition required by
the NFPA 31 (USA) or CSA B139 (Canada) code. Furnace is approved
for factory built venting material ‘’IPEX 636’’ PVC. Breech is certified for
3” vent pipe. Keep vent/flue pipe as short as possible with min. 1/4” per
foot upward slope
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WARNING BE AWARE THAT REMOVING BAFFLES REDUCES THE UNIT’S
EFFICIENCY AND INCREASE THE OUTLET TEMPERATURE. A
MODIFIED UNIT IS NO LONGER ENERGY STAR APPROVED.
THIS COULD RESULT IN FIRE HAZARD AND/OR OTHER
HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS THAT MAY LEAD TO BODILY HARM.
COMBUSTION &
Install openings and ductwork to the furnace room providing fresh out-
VENTILATION AIR side combustion and circulation air for cooling the furnace casing, as
installation code requires (USA NFPA 31, Canada CSA B139). If
installed in a closed room, provide two free air ventilation openings of at
least 8” x 12” (96 sq. in.) free flow area near ceiling and floor. Oil
burners must have sufficient air to allow vent systems to operate
properly. If balance flue burner his used, combustion air must be duct to
the outside as per instructions.
ELECTRICAL Wire according to the National Electrical Code (Canadian or USA) 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.
CLEARANCES Before placing unit, review installation clearances as shown on furnace
operating decal or section PRODUCT INFORMATION (page 3).
BLOWER DOOR
Do not operate without blower door properly installed. This could result in
fire hazard and/or hazardous conditions that may lead to bodily harm.
