ICP G9MVT User Manual

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These instructions must be read and understood completely before attempting installation.
Safety Labeling and Signal Words
DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTE
The signal words DANGER, WARNING,
CAUTION, and NOTE are used to identify levels of
hazard seriousness. The signal word DANGER is
only used on product labels to signify an immediate
hazard. The signal words WARNING, CAUTION,
and NOTE will be used on product labels and
throughout this manual and other manual that may
apply to the product.
DANGER - Immediate hazards which will result in
severe personal injury or death.
Signal Words in Manuals
The signal word WARNING is used throughout
this manual in the following manner:
The signal word CAUTION is used throughout
this manual in the following manner:
WARNING - Hazards or unsafe practices which
could result in severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION - Hazards or unsafe practices which
may result in minor personal injury or product or
property damage.
NOTE - Used to highlight suggestions which will
result in enhanced installation, reliability, or
operation.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Signal Words on Product Labeling
Signal words are used in combination with
colors and/or pictures or product labels.
Zt& Safety-alert symbol
When you see this symbol on the unit and in
instructions or manuals, be alert to the
potential for personal injury.
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS .............................. 3
INTRODUCTION ......................................... 4
CODES AND STANDARDS ................................ 4
ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) ..................... 5
DIMENSIONS ........................................... 6
LOCATION RELATIVE TO COOLING EQUIPMENT ........... 8
AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION ................ 9
CONDENSATE TRAP .................................... 12
INSTALLATION .......................................... 19
UPFLOW INSTALLATION ................................. 19
DOWNFLOW INSTALLATION .............................. 20
HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION ............................. 21
AIR DUCTS ............................................. 27
GAS PIPING ............................................. 27
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ............................. 29
J-BOX INSTALLATION ................................... 31
VENTING ............................................... 36
SPECIAL VENTING REQUIREMENTS FOR
INSTALLATIONS IN CANADA ............................. 36
DIRECT VENT / 2-PIPE SYSTEM .......................... 40
VENTILATED COMBUSTION AIR .......................... 4t
TERMINATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROVINCES
OF ALBERTA AND SASKATCHEWAN ...................... 4t
INSTALLING THE VENT TERMINATION .................... 50
MAXIMUM EQUIVALENT VENT LENTH ..................... 55
MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE EXPOSED VENT LENGTHS ........ 58
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INSTALLER: Affix these instructions on or adjacent to the
furnace.
CONSUMER: Retain these instructions for future
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Portions of the text and tables are reprinted from NFPA 54/ANS( Z223.1-2009_<;P, with permission of National Fire Protection Association, Quincy, MA 02269 and American Gas Association, Washington, DC
20001. This reprinted material is not the complete and official position of the NFPA or ANSI, on the referenced subject, which is represented only by the standard in its entirety.
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ICP G9MVT Specifications

General

Brand	ICP
Model	G9MVT
Category	Furnace
Language	English

Summary

Safety Labeling and Signal Words

Signal Words in Manuals

Explains the use of 'WARNING' signal word in manuals.

Signal Words on Product Labeling

Describes signal words on product labels and their combinations.

Required Notice for Massachusetts Installations

Important

Highlights compliance with Massachusetts regulations for installations.

Manufacturer Requirements - Venting Systems Provided

Specifies manufacturer's requirements for venting systems provided with equipment.

Manufacturer Requirements - Venting Systems Not Provided

Details manufacturer's requirements when venting systems are not provided.

Safety Considerations

WARNING: FIRE, EXPLOSION, ELECTRICAL SHOCK, AND CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD

Warns about hazards from improper installation, alteration, service, or use.

WARNING: FIRE HAZARD

Warns about fire hazards from combustible materials like solvents and primers.

CAUTION: FURNACE RELIABILITY HAZARD

Cautions about potential unit component damage due to improper installation or operation.

CUT HAZARD

Warns about potential personal injury from sharp sheet metal edges.

Codes and Standards

Safety

Lists national codes and standards for safety in US and Canada.

General Installation

Refers to codes for general installation practices in US and Canada.

Combustion and Ventilation Air

US: Section 9.3 of the NFPA54/ANSI Z223.1-2009

Specifies requirements for air for combustion and ventilation in the US.

CANADA: Part 8 of the CAN/CSA B149.1-2010

Outlines Canadian requirements for venting systems and air supply.

CAUTION: FURNACE CORROSION HAZARD

Cautions about furnace damage from contaminated combustion air.

WARNING: CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD

Warns about CO poisoning due to negative pressure from exhaust fans.

Figure 2 Dimensions

Location

CAUTION: PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD

Cautions about hazards of improper use or installation, especially during construction.

WARNING: CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING / COMPONENT DAMAGE HAZARD

Warns about CO poisoning and component damage from corrosive air contaminants.

Figure 4 Installation in a Garage

WARNING: FIRE, INJURY OR DEATH HAZARD

Warns about fire, injury, or death hazards when installing in garages or hazardous atmospheres.

Location Relative to Cooling Equipment

Air for Combustion and Ventilation

Introduction

Introduces combustion and ventilation air requirements for different furnace types.

Direct Vent (2-pipe) Applications

Explains combustion air needs for direct vent furnace installations.

Non-Direct Vent (1-pipe) Applications

Details combustion air requirements for non-direct vent furnace installations.

Ventilated Combustion Air Applications

Covers combustion air requirements for ventilated applications.

Provisions for adequate combustion, ventilation, and dilution air

Specifies US and Canadian standards for combustion, ventilation, and dilution air.

CAUTION: FURNACE CORROSION HAZARD

Cautions about furnace damage from contaminated combustion air.

WARNING: CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD

Warns about CO poisoning due to negative pressure from exhaust fans.

Indoor Combustion Air NFPA & AGA Standard and Known-Air-Infiltration Rate Methods

CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD

Warns about CO poisoning from insufficient outdoor air supply.

The Standard Method

Explains the standard method for determining space volume for combustion air.

The Known Air Infiltration Rate Method

Details the method for determining combustion air based on known infiltration rates.

Table 3 Minimum Free Area Required for Each Combustion Air Opening or Duct to Outdoors

CONDENSATE TRAP

Condensate Trap - Upflow Orientation

Instructions for condensate trap in upflow furnace orientation.

Condensate Trap - Downflow Orientation

Instructions for relocating condensate trap in downflow orientation.

Downflow Trap Configuration

Condensate Trap - Horizontal Orientation

NOTICE

Notice regarding the use of the horizontal drain trap grommet.

Horizontal Right Trap Configuration (CONTINUED)

Condensate Drain Connection

CAUTION: FROZEN AND BURST WATER PIPE HAZARD

Cautions about freezing risks to drain lines and equipment.

CAUTION: PROPERY DAMAGE HAZARD

Warns about property damage from burst water pipes and condensate issues.

Upflow/Downflow Orientation

Details condensate drain routing for upflow/downflow orientations.

For Right Side Condensate Drain

Instructions for routing the condensate drain to the right side.

Horizontal Orientation

CAUTION: CUT HAZARD

UPFLOW INSTALLATION

NOTE: The furnace must be pitched as shown in Figure 18 for proper condensate drainage.

Note on pitching furnace for condensate drainage in upflow.

Supply Air Connections

Return Air Connections

WARNING: FIRE, CARBON MONOXIDE AND POISONING HAZARD

Warns about hazards of connecting return-air ducts to the back of the furnace.

Bottom Return Air Inlet

Instructions for removing the bottom closure panel for bottom return air.

Side Return Air Inlet

Leveling Legs (If Desired)

Information and steps for installing leveling legs on the furnace.

CAUTION: CUT HAZARD

WARNING: FIRE, EXPLOSION, AND CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD

CAUTION: MINOR PROPERTY HAZARD

Table 5 Opening Dimensions - in. (mm)

Figure 25 Suspended Furnace Installation

NOTE: Local codes may require a drain pan and condensate trap...

Roll-Out Protection

Filter Arrangement

WARNING: FIRE, CARBON MONOXIDE AND POISONING HAZARD

Warns about operating without a filter or with access doors removed.

Furnaces shipped without a filter rack

Information on furnaces without internal filter racks.

Filter installation for upflow, downflow, and horizontal applications

Details filter installation for various furnace orientations.

Bottom Return Air Inlet

Steps to remove the bottom closure panel for bottom return air.

Side Return Air Inlet

Notes on using side return air inlets and the bottom closure panel.

NOTICE

Notice regarding filter selection and duct sizing.

Table 7 Filter Media Pressure Drop (Clean) Versus Airflow - in. w.c. (Pa)

Return Air Configurations and Restrictions

Downflow (Figure 27)

Shows downflow return air configurations and restrictions.

Upflow (Figure 28)

Shows upflow return air configurations and restrictions.

Horizontal (Figure 29)

Shows horizontal return air configurations and restrictions.

Figure 30 Accessory Bottom Filter Rack

Table 9 Dimensional Drawing - in. (mm)

Air Ducts

NOTICE

Notice about duct sizing and local codes.

General Requirements

General requirements for designing and sizing duct systems.

Ductwork Acoustical Treatment

Guidelines for acoustical treatment of ductwork.

GAS PIPING

WARNING: FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD

Warns about hazards of gas piping installation and leak testing.

WARNING: FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD

NOTICE: In the state of Massachusetts:

Massachusetts specific requirements for gas supply connections.

WARNING: FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD

Warns about flexible gas connectors and black iron pipe.

CAUTION: FURNACE DAMAGE HAZARD

Cautions about furnace damage from incorrect gas pipe connection.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

WARNING: ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

Warns about shock hazards related to blower door switch and wiring.

WARNING: ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE HAZARD

Warns about grounding requirements and electrical safety.

CAUTION: FURNACE MAY NOT OPERATE HAZARD

Cautions about furnace operation issues due to improper grounding.

115-V Wiring

NOTE: Proper polarity must be maintained for 115-v wiring.

Note on maintaining polarity in 115-v wiring.

U.S.A. Installations:

Specifies US codes for electrical connections.

Canadian Installations:

Specifies Canadian codes for electrical connections.

WARNING: FIRE HAZARD

J-Box Installation

WARNING: FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

Warns about hazards related to J-Box installation and wiring.

Figure 36 Optional J-Box Locations

Power Cord Installation in Furnace J-Box

BX Cable Installation in Furnace J-Box

24-V Wiring

Thermostats and Control Settings for (F/G)9MVT Variable Speed Furnaces

Electronic Air Cleaner (EAC)

Instructions for connecting an accessory Electronic Air Cleaner.

Humidifier (HUM)

Instructions for connecting humidifiers to different furnace models.

(F/G)9MVT-Communication Connector

Use of communication connector for wall controls.

(F/G)9MVT-Outside Air Thermistor (OAT)

Use of OAT connection with communicating controls.

Alternate Power Supplies

Table 11 Electrical Data

Figure 40 Example of Variable Speed Furnace Control for ECM Blower Motor - (F/G)9MVT

Figure 41 Example of Two-Stage Furnace Control for ECM Blower Motor - (F/G)9MXT

VENTING

NOTE: Planning for the venting system should be done in conjunction with planning for the ductwork...

Note on planning venting systems with ductwork, drainage, and accessories.

Special Venting Requirements for Installations in Canada

Specific venting requirements for installations in Canada.

General

Materials

Lists approved materials for combustion-air and vent pipes in the USA.

Canada

Lists Canadian requirements for vent system materials.

Special Venting Requirements for Installations in Canada

Details Canadian venting requirements, including specific pipe types.

WARNING: CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD

Venting Systems

WARNING: CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD

Warns about CO poisoning from incorrect vent termination procedures.

NOTICE: RECOMMENDED SUPPORT FOR VENT TERMINATIONS

Recommendation for supporting vent terminations.

Direct Vent / 2-Pipe System

Describes direct vent system requirements.

NOTICE: OPTIONAL CONFIGURATION FOR COMBUSTION AIR INLET PIPE

WARNING: CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD

Table 13 Approved Combustion-Air and Vent Pipe, Fitting and Cement Materials (U.S.A. Installation)

Locating the Vent Termination

General

General guidelines for locating vent terminations, including Alberta/Saskatchewan requirements.

NOTICE: RECOMMENDED SUPPORT FOR VENT TERMINATIONS

Recommendation for supporting vent terminations.

Direct Vent / 2-Pipe System

Instructions for direct vent/2-pipe system termination.

WARNING: CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD

Ventilated Combustion Air

Non-Direct Vent / 1-Pipe System

Termination Requirements for the Provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan

Figure 48 Vent Terminations

Figure 49 Combustion Air and Vent Pipe Termination for Direct Vent (2-Pipe) System

Figure 50 Vent Pipe Termination for Non-Direct Vent and Ventilated Combustion Air System

Size the Vent and Combustion Air Pipes

General

General guidance on sizing vent and combustion air pipes.

NOTICE: OPTIONAL CONFIGURATION FOR COMBUSTION AIR INLET PIPE

Notice regarding optional configuration for combustion air inlet pipe.

Optional Combustion Air Inlet Moisture Trap

Details on installing an optional moisture trap for combustion air.

NOTICE: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR POLYPROPYLENE VENTING SYSTEMS

Venting System Length Calculations

Figure 51 Optional Combustion Air Inlet Moisture Trap

Combustion Air and Vent Piping Insulation Guidelines

Configure the Furnace

WARNING: CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD

Warns about CO poisoning if blower compartment is not sealed properly.

Install the Vent and Combustion Air Pipes

Instructions for installing vent and combustion air pipes through the casing.

Figure 52 Inducer Vent Elbow – PSC

Upflow Configurations (CONTINUED)

Figure 54 Downflow Configurations

Downflow Configurations (CONTINUED)

Horizontal Left Configurations (CONTINUED)

Figure 55 Horizontal Left Configurations

Figure 56 Horizontal Right Configurations

Horizontal Right Configurations (CONTINUED)

Installing the Vent Pipe Adapter and Combustion Air Pipe Adapter

WARNING: CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD

Warns about CO poisoning if blower compartment is not sealed properly.

WARNING: CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD

Warns against using cement with polypropylene venting systems.

NOTE: The rubber coupling that attaches to the vent pipe adapter must be used.

Note on the importance of the rubber coupling for sealing.

NOTICE

Notice regarding instructions for PVC/ABS DWV vent piping.

Optional Installation of the Vent Pipe

NOTE: DO NOT USE THIS TECHNIQUE FOR POLYPROPYLENE VENTING SYSTEMS.

Note that this technique is not for polypropylene venting systems.

NOTICE

Notice for polypropylene venting systems.

WARNING: CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD

Warns about CO poisoning if cement is used with polypropylene systems.

Installing the Vent Termination

Roof Terminations

Instructions for roof vent terminations.

Concentric Vent

Instructions for concentric vent terminations.

WARNING: CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD

Warns about CO poisoning from improper polypropylene system installation.

Two-Pipe and Single-Pipe Terminations

Instructions for two-pipe and single-pipe vent terminations.

NOTICE: RECOMMENDED SUPPORT FOR VENT TERMINATIONS

Recommendation for supporting vent terminations.

Sidewall Terminations

Instructions for sidewall vent terminations.

Inducer Outlet Restrictor (PSC models only)

Figure 58 Crawl Space Vent Termination

Figure 59 Attic Vent Termination

Figure 60 Direct Vent Termination Clearance

NOTE: The following is based upon National codes for gas appliances...

Note that national codes are provided as a reference.

Notes:

Notes regarding clearances and installation codes.

Figure 61 Other than Direct Vent Clearance - Ventilated Combustion Air Option

NOTE: The following is based upon National codes for gas appliances...

Note that national codes are provided as a reference.

Notes:

Notes regarding clearances and installation codes.

Table 14 Maximum Equivalent Vent Length - Feet (Meters)

Table 15 DEDUCTIONS FROM MAXIMUM EQUIVALENT VENT LENGTH - Feet (Meters)

Venting System Length Calculations

Example 1

Example 2

Table 16 Maximum Equivalent Vent Length - Feet (Meters)

NOTES:

Notes for vent pipe sizing and elbow usage.

Table 17 Maximum Allowable Exposed Vent Lengths in Unconditioned Space - Single Stage

Table 18 Maximum Allowable Exposed Vent Lengths in Unconditioned Space - Two-Stage