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Page 2 - INSTALLATION CHECK LIST; REFER TO INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION CHECK LIST REFER TO INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS GAS SUPPLY ______ Adequate pipe size ______ Correct supply pressure (during furnace operation) ______ Manifold pressure ______ No gas leaks ______ L.P. Kit Number (if applicable) ELECTRICAL ______ 115 V.A.C. supply (Single Circuit) ______ Po...

Page 3 - CONTENTS; All manufacturer

3 CONTENTS Safety Precautions ...................................................................................................1 Installation Check List ..............................................................................................2 General Information.................................

Page 4 - GENERAL INFORMATION; It is our recommendation that; FIGURE 1

NOTE: A load calculation must be performed to properly determine therequired furnace BTU size for thestructure. Also, the duct must be properlydesigned and installed for proper airflow.Existing ductwork must be inspected forproper size and sealed system. Properairflow is necessary for both user comf...

Page 5 - FIGURE 2; AIRFLOW

5 FIGURE 2 UPFLOW FURNACE COMPONENTS 25 26 ITEMNO. PART NAME 1 CONDENSATE TRAP 2 DOOR SWITCH 3 JUNCTION BOX 4 TRANSFORMER 5 PRESSURE SWITCHES 6 EXHAUST TRANSITION 7 CONNECTOR 8 OUTLET AIR PIPE 9 SHIPPING PLUG (TO BE REMOVED) 10 FLAME SENSOR * 11 OVERTEMPERATURE SWITCH * 12 TOP PLATE 13 BURNER 14 IGN...

Page 6 - RECEIVING; • IF AIR-MOVING EQUIPMENT OR; NOTICE; FIGURE 3

6 IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ORINSTALLATION NOT MADE INACCORDANCE WITH THE CSAINTERNATIONAL (CSA)CERTIFICATION OR THESEINSTRUCTIONS, CAN RESULT INUNSATISFACTORY OPERATIONAND/OR DANGEROUS CONDI-TIONS AND ARE NOT COVERED BYTHE UNIT WARRANTY. IN COMPLIANCE WITHRECOGNIZED CODES, IT ISRECOMMENDED THAT ANAUXI...

Page 7 - SAFETY INFORMATION; At the; “GAS; The state or local

7 ! WARNING ! WARNING ! WARNING ! WARNING SAFETY INFORMATION COMBUSTION PRODUCTS MUSTBE DISCHARGED OUTDOORS.CONNECT THIS FURNACE TO ANAPPROVED VENT SYSTEM ONLY,AS SPECIFIED IN VENT PIPEINSTALLATION SECTION OFTHESE INSTRUCTIONS. PROVIDE ADEQUATECOMBUSTION AND VENTILATIONAIR TO THE FURNACE SPACE ASSPE...

Page 9 - WARNING; LOCATION REQUIREMENTS AND CONSIDERATIONS; FIGURE 4; AIR

9 GENERAL INFORMATION DO NOT INSTALL THIS FURNACEIN A MOBILE HOME!! This furnace is not approved for installation in amobile home. Doing so could cause FIRE, PROPERTY DAMAGE,PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. WHEN THIS FURNACE ISINSTALLED IN A RESIDENTIALGARAGE, IT MUST BE INSTALLEDSO THE BURNERS AND IGNITIO...

Page 10 - Use recommended 24”; SITE SELECTION; Select a site in the building near; FIGURE 5

10 Upflow furnaces are shipped with abottom closure panel installed.When bottom return air is used,remove the panel by removing thetwo screws attaching the panel tothe front base angle. See filtersection for details. COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL MUSTNOT BE PLACED ON OR AGAINSTTHE FURNACE JACKET. THEAREA ARO...

Page 11 - FIGURE 6; IR

11 FIGURE 6 CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES, UPFLOW UNITS I392 U P F L O W M O D E L S M IN IM U M C L E A R A N C E (I N .) L E F T R IG H T S H IP M O D E L A B C D E F S ID E S ID E B A C K T O P F R O N T V E N T W G T S 0 4 1 7 1 / 2 1 6 1 1 / 3 2 1 5 5 / 8 2 1 5 1 3 2 5 / 3 2 0 0 0 1 2 * 0 1 1 1 0 6...

Page 12 - FIGURE 7; IN

12 FIGURE 7 CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES, DOWNFLOW UNITS I393 D O W N F L O W M O D E L S M IN IM U M C L E A R A N C E (I N .) L E F T R IG H T S H IP M O D E L A B C D E F S ID E S ID E B A C K T O P F R O N T V E N T W G T S 0 6 1 7 1 ⁄ 2 1 6 1 1 ⁄ 3 2 1 5 5 ⁄ 8 2 1 6 5 ⁄ 8 1 3 7 ⁄ 8 0 0 0 1 2 * 0 1...

Page 13 - FIGURE 8; IM

13 FIGURE 8 CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES, HORIZONTAL UNITS I520 H O R IZ O N T A L M O D E L S M IN IM U M C L E A R A N C E (I N .) L E F T R IG H T S H IP M O D E L A B C D E F S ID E S ID E B A C K T O P F R O N T V E N T W G T S 0 6 1 7 1 ⁄ 2 1 6 1 1 ⁄ 3 2 1 5 5 ⁄ 8 2 1 6 5 ⁄ 8 1 3 7 ⁄ 8 0 0 0 1 2 ...

Page 14 - DUCTING; UPFLOW UNITS; FIGURE 9; JACKET

14 14 DUCTING Proper air flow is required for thecorrect operation of this furnace.Too little air flow can cause erraticoperation and can damage the heatexchanger. The duct system mustcarry the correct amount of air forheating and cooling if summer airconditioning is used. SOME HEATING AIRFLOWVALUES...

Page 15 - DOWNFLOW UNITS; HORIZONTAL UNIT; TABLE 1; Floor Base

15 DOWNFLOW UNITS 1. Position the unit to minimize long runs of duct or runs of duct withmany turns and elbows. 2. If summer air conditioning is desired, position the indoor coilon the supply-air side of the unit.Insure that no air can bypass thiscoil. 3. If installing on a combustible floor and not...

Page 16 - VENTING AND COMBUSTION AIR PIPING

16 GENERAL INFORMATION READ AND FOLLOW ALLINSTRUCTIONS IN THIS SECTION.FAILURE TO PROPERLY VENTTHIS FURNACE CAN CAUSECARBON MONOXIDE POISONINGOR AN EXPLOSION OR FIRE,RESULTING IN PROPERTYDAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURYOR DEATH. This furnace removes both sensibleand latent heat from the combustionflue gases....

Page 17 - CEMENTING JOINTS; PIPE & FITTING MATERIAL

17 1. Cut pipe end square. Chamfer edge of pipe. Clean fitting socketand pipe joint area of all dirt,grease and moisture. 2. After checking pipe and socket for proper fit, wipe socket andpipe with cleaner-primer. Applya liberal coat of primer to insidesurface of socket and outside ofpipe. Read instr...

Page 18 - each; COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR

18 NON-DIRECTFURNACE INSTALLATIONS THE FURNACE AND ANY OTHERFUEL-BURNING APPLIANCE MUSTBE PROVIDED WITH ENOUGHFRESH AIR FOR PROPERCOMBUSTION AND VENTILATIONOF THE FLUE GASES. MOSTHOMES WILL REQUIRE THATOUTSIDE AIR BE SUPPLIED INTOTHE FURNACE AREA. FAILURETO DO SO CAN CAUSEPERSONAL INJURY OR DEATHFRO...

Page 20 - When indoor; UPFLOW

20 FIGURE 14 COMBUSTION AIR FITTING Method 2 (not shown)One permanent opening, locatedwithin 12 inches of the top of theenclosure, shall be permittedwhere the equipment hasclearances of at least 1 inch fromthe sides and back and 6 inchesfrom the front of the appliance.The opening shall directlycommu...

Page 22 - STANDARD INSTALLATIONS; CAUTION

22 STANDARD INSTALLATIONS The single-pipe system requires anexhaust pipe only. Combustion air maybe taken from the furnace installationarea or ducted to the furnace area fromthe outside. Size the exhaust pipe as specified inTables 1 and 2. These tables list themaximum allowable length in feet of the...

Page 24 - INSTALLATION GUIDELINES; TABLE 3; TABLE 4

24 2” Standard/Concentric RXGY-D02/RXGY-D02A/RXGY-E03A/RXGY-G02 50 40 Alternate RXGY-D02/RXGY-D02A 40 30 60,000 3” Standard/Concentric RXGY-D03/RXGY-D03A/RXGY-E03A/RXGY-G02 50 40 Alternate RXGY-D03/RXGY-D03A 50 40 Standard/Concentric RXGY-D03/RXGY-D03A/RXGY-E03A/RXGY-G02 50 40 75,000 3” Alternate RX...

Page 25 - STANDARD TERMINATIONS; EXHAUST PIPING; ALTERNATE

25 allowable length in feet of the exhaustand combustion air intake pipes thatmay be used for all furnace inputs asrelated to the number of elbowsrequired and the termination. NOTE: Extend the exhaust a minimum of 18" from the furnace top platebefore turning vent. 8. The maximum exposed vent len...

Page 26 - The

26 FIGURE 18 ALTERNATE HORIZONTAL DIRECT VENT TERMINATION SEE DETAIL A PIPESUPPORTSTRAP EXHAUST VENT2 1 / 2 " PVC FOR MODELS WITH 120,000 BTU INPUT (KIT NO. RXGY-D04) 2" PVC FOR MODELS WITH INPUTS OF 45,000 AND120,000 BTU. (SEE DETAIL A). ELBOWS AND RISERSARE 2" PVC. INTAKE VENT2 1 / 2 &...

Page 27 - DESCRIPTION; The following IPEX brand

27 FIGURE 19 CONCENTRIC VENT KIT NO. RXGY-E03A SIDEWALL ASSEMBLY ROOF INSTALLATION 1" MAXIMUM FIELD-SUPPLIEDSTRAP ITEM No. DESCRIPTION A 2.5 " PVC PIPE SCHEDULE 40 -- 37.125 " LONG B 4 " PVC PIPE SCHEDULE 40 -- 24 " LONG C 3 " x 3 " x 4 " SPECIAL CONCENTRIC FITTING D ...

Page 31 - CONCENTRIC VENTING; MULTIVENTING

31 FIGURE 25 TWO FURNACE VENTING THROUGH WALL FIGURE 24 TWO FURNACE VENTING THROUGH ROOF CONCENTRIC VENTING CONCENTRIC VENTING MINIMUM 12” ABOVE AVERAGE SNOW ACCUMULATION. MAXIMUM OF 24 IN. ABOVE ROOF. COMBUSTIONAIR INTAKE2” PVC 12 ” M IN . A BO VE SN OW LE VE L 6’ MI N. 10 ’ R EC OM ME ND ED COMBUS...

Page 32 - The vent illustration in Figure; RXGY-G02 Side Wall Vent; Do not install on the; Be Sure To Use Silicone; to seal the vent pipe to the; do not

32 NOTE: The vent illustration in Figure 27 can be used for non-direct ventterminations also. RXGY-G02 Side Wall Vent This termination is for horizontalventing only. IMPORTANT: Do not install on the prevailing winter wind side of thestructure. Observe same clearancespecified for horizontal, standard...

Page 33 - CONNECTING TO FURNACE; Clean and debur all; UPFLOW FURNACE

33 FIGURE 28 UPFLOW COMBUSTION AIR AND VENT PIPE CONNECTION I329 CONDENSATE TRAP CONNECTOR INDUCED DRAFTBLOWER PLUG OPT. COMBUSTIONAIR POSITION NOTE:WHEN COMBUSTION AIR IS INOPTIONAL POSITION SWAP LOCATIONOF 2" PVC MALE ADAPTER AND “O”RING WITH PLUG. EXHAUST TRANSITION EXHAUST OUTLET AIR PIPE EX...

Page 34 - CONDENSATE DRAIN/NEUTRALIZER; UPFLOW MODELS

34 CONDENSATE DRAIN/NEUTRALIZER FIGURE 30 UPFLOW CONDENSATE DRAIN GENERAL INFORMATION DO NOT RUN DRAIN OUTDOORS.FREEZING OF CONDENSATE CANCAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE. IMPORTANT: Do not connect into a common drain line with an air con-ditioner evaporator coil drain. A blockedor restricted drain line can re...

Page 35 - REVERSING THE TRAP; There are two options

35 FIGURE 31 UPFLOW OPPOSITE SIDE CONDENSATE TRAP CONNECTION REVERSING THE TRAP UPFLOW UNITS The trap may be moved to the rightside for right side drainage. Open theknockout for the drain on the rightside of the cabinet. Remove thebracket holding the trap from the leftside. Seal the left side drain ...

Page 36 - FILLING THE TRAP

36 CONDENSATE DRAINFOR HORIZONTALINSTALLATION Refer to Figure 34 for Steps 1-4. This unit is shipped factory ready fordownflow installation. Thecondensate trap assembly and drainhoses require conversion forhorizontal installation. Remove theexisting condensate trap with the unitin the upright positi...

Page 38 - GAS SUPPLY AND PIPING; GAS SUPPLY; Connect this furnace; GAS PIPING; The gas; Refer to Table 5 for; DOWNFLOW

38 GAS SUPPLY AND PIPING GAS SUPPLY THIS FURNACE IS EQUIPPED ATTHE FACTORY FOR USE ONNATURAL GAS ONLY.CONVERSION TO LP GASREQUIRES A SPECIAL KIT ISAVAILABLE AT THEDISTRIBUTOR. FAILURE TO USETHE PROPER CONVERSION KITCAN CAUSE FIRE, CARBONMONOXIDE POISONING,EXPLOSION, PROPERTYDAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY O...

Page 39 - any; GAS PRESSURE; TABLE 5; GAS VALVE; “ON”; or; “OFF”; positions. The gas valve is a

39 NEVER PURGE A GAS LINE INTOTHE COMBUSTION CHAMBER.NEVER USE MATCHES, FLAME ORANY IGNITION SOURCE FORCHECKING LEAKAGE. FAILURE TOADHERE TO THIS WARNING CANCAUSE A FIRE OR EXPLOSIONRESULTING IN PROPERTYDAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY ORDEATH. To check for gas leakage, use anapproved chloride-free soap and ...

Page 40 - DO NOT USE AN OPEN FLAME.; LP CONVERSION; ORIFICE INSTALLATION; TYPICAL LP KIT CONTENTS

40 9. Turn on the gas supply and checkunit thoroughly for gas leaks usingsoap solution. 10. Follow lighting instructions to put furnace into operation. 11. Operate thermostat to check unit operation. DO NOT USE AN OPEN FLAME. NOTE: If you have a single thermostat, the furnace will starton high fire ...

Page 42 - NOTE: UPFLOW MODELS ONLY; ELECTRICAL WIRING; Electric to furnace must be; These may be obtained from:

42 accessible and located within site andarm’s reach of the furnace. Connectfrom the electrical disconnect to thejunction box on the left side of thefurnace, inside the blower compartment.For the proper connection, refer to theappropriate wiring diagram located onthe inside cover of the furnace cont...

Page 43 - ISOLATION RELAY; ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANER; FIELD-INSTALLED OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES; THERMOSTAT; HEAT ANTICIPATOR SETTINGS

43 setting of .15 amps is recommended.Adjust as needed to improve comfortlevel. ISOLATION RELAY IMPORTANT: NOT ALL ELECTRONIC NIGHT SETBACK THERMOSTATSARE COMPATIBLE WITH THEFURNACE CONTROL SYSTEM.SOME MAY REQUIRE AN ISOLATIONRELAY. If an isolation relay is needed, install itas close to the control ...

Page 44 - NATURAL GAS; Do not plug or drill out; TABLE 6; TABLE 7

44 90+ HIGH ALTITUDEINSTRUCTIONS NATURAL GAS The RGRM and RGTM models does notrequire any changes for high altitudeapplication in the U.S. LP GAS AT HIGH ALTITUDEELEVATIONS LP Gas is a manufactured gas that hasconsistent heating value across mostregions. The NFGC guidelines are used with thefollowin...

Page 45 - SEQUENCE OF OPERATION

45 START-UP PROCEDURES DIRECT SPARK IGNITIONLIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance is equipped with a directspark ignition device. This device lightsthe main burners each time the roomthermostat (closes) calls for heat. Seelighting instructions on the furnace. During initial start-up, it is not unusua...

Page 46 - TABLE 8

46 goes through another ignitionsequence. It does this up to 4 times. e. The inducer and gas valve immediately drop to low fire, the mainblower starts on low heat speed 20seconds after the flame is sensed. Thefurnace operates on low fire for 5 or 12minutes and then, if the thermostat isnot satisfied...

Page 47 - TABLE 9

47 & 4, 5 & 6, 7 & 8, and 10 & 11. Theassignments of the switch pairs areshown in Table 8 and Figure 47. *IMPORTANT: Only traditional humidistats will work with this feature.Dehumidistats will not work properly with this feature. HEATING AIRFLOWADJUSTMENTS The furnace is shipped with...

Page 48 - TEMPERATURE RISE BY MODEL; Profile

48 TABLE 12 TEMPERATURE RISE BY MODEL Nominal Temperature Rise (°C) Nominal Temperature Rise (°F) Model Speed LOW HEAT 30 16.7 HIGH HEAT 45 25.0 LOW HEAT 50 27.8 HIGH HEAT 55 30.6 LOW HEAT 50 27.8 HIGH HEAT 55 30.6 LOW HEAT 35 19.4 HIGH HEAT 50 27.8 LOW HEAT 40 22.2 HIGH HEAT 50 27.8 LOW HEAT 45 25....

Page 49 - To adjust high fire manifold; DEHUMIDIFICATION; when not using a humidi-; Switch selection lowers; SWITCHES SHOULD BE LEFT; PROFILE

NATURAL GAS 1. When adjusting the furnace input, the high fire input should bechecked. The high fire manifoldpressure should be 3.5’ W.C.Follow these steps to be sure thefurnace is high fire mode: a. With a single stage thermostat, the furnace runs for 12 minuteson low fire before shifting to highfi...

Page 50 - AIR FLOW; TEMPERATURE RISE CHECK; Insert a thermometer in the supply

50 AIR FLOW The importance of proper air flow over theheat exchanger cannot be overemphasized. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT EACH DUCTSYSTEM BE SIZED AND INSTALLEDFOR THE SPECIFIC APPLICATION BYPROPERLY APPLYING THEAPPROPRIATE INDUSTRY ACCEPTEDSTANDARD. IF LESS THAN MINIMUMSTANDARDS ARE APPLIED, THEEQUIPMENT...

Page 51 - HORIZONTAL; MAINTENANCE

51 FIGURE 51 FILTER LOCATIONS I528 HORIZONTAL I413 DOWNFLOW AIRFLOW HORIZONTAL MAINTENANCE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AREINTENDED AS AN AID TOQUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNELFOR PROPER INSTALLATION,ADJUSTMENT AND OPERATIONOF THIS UNIT. READ THESEINSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLYBEFORE ATTEMPTINGINSTALLATION OR OPERATION.F...

Page 52 - SOLID BOTTOM REMOVAL; UPFLOW BOTTOM RETURN

52 FIGURE 52 BOTTOM PANEL REMOVALFILTER LOCATION JACKET ASSEMBLY REMOVESOLID BOTTOM NOTE:BACK FLANGE OF SOLID BOTTOM FITSUNDERNEATH JACKET. SIDES AND FRONTFLANGES FIT OVER FLANGES ON JACKET. SCREW(2) REQ’D. JACKET ASSEMBLY FILTER SOLIDBOTTOM FILTERROD SOLID BOTTOM REMOVAL FILTER & ROD LOCATION F...

Page 53 - Advise The Customer; ANNUAL INSPECTION

53 it is recommended that a qualifiedinstaller, service agency, or the gassupplier annually inspect the fluepassageways, the vent system andthe main burners for continued safeoperation. Pay particular attention todeterioration from corrosion or othersources. • IMPORTANT: It is recommended that at th...

Page 54 - WIRING DIAGRAMS

54 FLAME LED The FLAME LED is an indication of the presence of flame. OFF – No flame is detected. Rapid Blink – Unexpected Flame Slow Blink – Marginal Flame Sense Steady ON – Normal Flame Detected STATUS LED The STATUS LED is an indication of a fault present. Steady ON – Normal Fault detected. 1 Bli...