915SB: Installation, Start-up, Operating and Service and Maintenance Instructions
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A11038
Fig. 23 – Horizontal Return Air Configurations and Restrictions
Bottom Return Air Inlet
These furnaces are shipped with bottom closure panel installed in bottom
return-air opening. Remove and discard this panel when bottom return
air is used. To remove bottom closure panel, see
A170123
Fig. 24 – Removing Bottom Closure Panel (2 Screws)
Side Return Air Inlet
These furnaces are shipped with bottom closure panel installed in bottom
return-air opening. This panel MUST be in place when only side return
air is used. Where required by code, seal bottom closure to furnace with
tape, mastic or other durable sealing method.
NOTE:
Side return-air openings can be used in UPFLOW and some
HORIZONTAL configurations. Do not use side return-air openings in
, and
.
Downflow Installation
NOTE:
The furnace must be pitched as shown in
for proper
condensate drainage.
Supply Air Connections
NOTE:
For downflow applications, this furnace is approved for use on
combustible flooring when any one of the following accessories are
used:
• Special Base, KGASB
• Cased Coil Assembly Part No. CNPV, CNRV, CAP, or CAR
• Coil Box Part No. KCAKC
1. Determine application being installed from
2. Construct hole in floor per
.
3. Construct plenum to dimensions specified in
and
4. Install special base coil assembly or coil box as shown in
NOTE:
It is recommended that the perforated supply-air duct flanges be
completely removed from furnace when installing the furnace on a
factory-supplied cased coil or coil box. To remove the supply-air duct
flange, use wide duct pliers or hand seamers to bend flange back and
forth until it breaks off. Be careful of sharp edges. See
Connect supply-air duct to supply-air outlet on furnace. Bend flange
inward past 90° with wide duct pliers See
. The supply-air duct
must be connected to ONLY the furnace supply outlet or air conditioning
coil casing (when used). When installed on combustible material,
supply-air duct must be connected to ONLY the factory-approved
accessory subbase, or a factory-approved air conditioning coil casing.
DO NOT cut main furnace casing to attach supply side air duct,
humidifier, or other accessories. All supply-side accessories MUST be
connected to duct external to furnace casing.
Return Air Connections
HORIZONTAL TOP
RETURN NOT
PERMITTED FOR
ANY MODEL
1.
Lay furnace on the back or side
2.
Remove the two (2) screws that secure the bottom
closure panel to the furnace casing and remove the
panel
SCREWS (2)
BOTTOM
CLOSURE
Representative drawing. Models may vary.
CAUTION
!
CUT HAZARD
Failure to follow this caution may result in personal injury.
Sheet metal parts may have sharp edges or burrs. Use care and wear
appropriate protective clothing, safety glasses and gloves when
handling parts, and servicing furnaces.
WARNING
!
FIRE HAZARD
A failure to follow this warning could cause personal injury, death
and/or property damage.
Never connect return-air ducts to the back of the furnace. Follow
instructions below.
The return-air duct must be connected to return-air opening (bottom
inlet). DO NOT cut into casing sides (left or right). Bypass humidifier
connections should be made at ductwork or coil casing sides exterior to
Table 5 – Opening Dimensions - In. (mm)
FURNACE
CASING WIDTH
IN. (mm)
APPLICATION
PLENUM OPENING
FLOOR OPENING
A
B
C
D
14–3/16
*
(360)
Upflow Applications on Combustible or Noncombustible Flooring
(Subbase not required)
12-11/16
(322)
21-5/8
(549)
13-5/16
(338)
22-1/4
(565)
Downflow Applications on Noncombustible Flooring
(Subbase not required)
12-9/16
(319)
19
(483)
13-3/16
(335)
19-5/8
(498)
Downflow applications on combustible flooring
(Subbase required)
11-13/16
(284)
19
(483)
13-7/16
(341)
20-5/8
(600)
Downflow Applications on Combustible Flooring with coil assembly
coil or coil box (Subbase not required)
12-5/16
(319)
19
(483)
13-5/16
(338)
20
(508)