F96VTN and G96VTN: Installation, Start-up, Operating and Service and Maintenance Instructions
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Filter Arrangement
For upflow side return applications, the Media Cabinet or field supplied
accessory air cleaner can be installed on the side of the furnace or side
and bottom when a bottom plenum is used. See
For downflow
applications, the Media Cabinet or field supplied accessory air cleaner
must only be connected to the bottom opening on the furnace. See
For horizontal applications, the Media Cabinet or field supplied
accessory air cleaner for all models can be connected to the bottom
opening on the furnace. For side return use in the horizontal position,
refer to
. If both side and bottom openings are used in
,
each opening used will require a filter.
The media cabinet or field supplied accessory air cleaner can also be
installed in the common return duct prior to entering the return air
opening in any orientation.
Refer to the instructions supplied with Media Cabinet or accessory air
filter for assembly and other details.
See
Table 6 – Air Filter Selection and Duct Sizing - In. (mm)
Filter and Return Duct Sizing
Pressure drop must be taken into account when sizing filters, filter racks,
IAQ devices, and associated system ductwork. See
comparison of Pressure Drop (initial/clean resistance to airflow) versus
Airflow for a variety of filter media types and sizes. These are
representative numbers. Consult the filter or IAQ device manufacturers’
specification sheet for performance data for a particular filter media or
IAQ device.
Design the filter and associated ductwork for the best match of pressure
drop versus filter size. Best practice usually chooses filter systems with
pressure drops under 0.2 in. W.C. (50 Pa), with the best blower electrical
efficiency and system airflow performance occurring with filter pressure
drops under 0.1 in. W.C. (25 Pa).
Provide duct transitions, as required, to smoothly transition airflow from
the return duct system to the filter (or IAQ device) to the furnace when
the dimensions of the ductwork or furnace return air opening do not
match the required filter or IAQ device dimensions. See the instructions
supplied with factory-accessory duct adapters.
WARNING
!
FIRE, CARBON MONOXIDE AND POISONING
HAZARD
Failure to follow this warning could result in fire, personal injury or
death.
Never operate a furnace without a filter or filtration device installed.
Never operate a furnace with filter or filtration device access doors
removed.
FURNACE
CASING
WIDTH
FILTER SIZE
FILTER TYPE
*
*. Recommended to maintain air filter face velocity. See Specification Sheet
for part number.
SIDE
RETURN
BOTTOM
RETURN
14-3/16 (360)
16 x 25 x 3/4
(406 x 635 x 19)
14 x 25 x 3/4
(356 x 635 x 19)
Washable
17-1/2 (445)
16 x 25 x 3/4
(406 x 635 x 19)
16 x 25 x 3/4
(406 x 635 x 19)
Washable
21 (533)
16 x 25 x 3/4
(406 x 635 x 19)
20 x 25 x 3/4
(508 x 635 x 19)
Washable
24-1/2 (622)
16 x 25 x 3/4
(406 x 635 x 19)
24 x 25 x 3/4
(610 x 635 x 19)
Washable
NOTICE
!
Design the duct system FIRST to determine how much pressure drop
may be allowed in the filter system. See the Air Ducts section.
Excessive filter pressure drop often compromises system airflow and
duct performance, causes inadequate airflow to the furthest ends of the
duct system, as well as causes excess noise and higher than anticipated
electrical consumption.
