ICP G9MXT 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
(SO9001)
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INSTALLER: Affix these instructions on or adjacent to the
furnace.
CONSUMER: Retain these instructions for future
reference.
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 G9MXT Specifications

General

Brand	ICP
Model	G9MXT
Category	Furnace
Language	English

Summary

Safety Labeling and Signal Words

Signal Words in Manuals

Explains signal words used within the manual for hazards.

Signal Words on Product Labeling

Describes how signal words are used on product labels.

Massachusetts Installation Requirements

Safety Considerations

Critical Safety Warnings

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

Fire Hazard Warnings

Warns about combustible solvents, cements, and primers.

Furnace Reliability Hazards

Warns about unit component damage due to improper installation.

Cut Hazard

Warns about sharp edges on sheet metal parts.

Codes and Standards

Safety Codes

Lists US and Canadian safety codes for installation.

General Installation Codes

Lists US and Canadian general installation codes.

Introduction

Combustion and Ventilation Air

Direct Vent Applications

Explains air requirements for direct vent systems.

Non-Direct Vent Applications

Explains air requirements for non-direct vent systems.

Ventilated Combustion Air

Explains air requirements for ventilated combustion air.

Gas Piping and Pressure Testing

U.S.A. Gas Piping Codes

Lists US codes for gas piping and testing.

Canada Gas Piping Codes

Lists Canadian codes for gas piping and testing.

Massachusetts Gas Piping Rules

Lists MA specific requirements for gas piping.

Electrical Connections

U.S.A. Electrical Code

Lists US electrical code.

Canada Electrical Code

Lists Canadian electrical code.

ESD Precautions Procedure

Furnace Reliability Hazard

Warns about ESD damage to electronic components.

Location Requirements

Personal Injury Hazard

Warns about premature component failure from improper use/installation.

General Location Advice

General location considerations and clearances.

Carbon Monoxide/Component Damage Hazard

Warns about corrosive air and contamination effects.

Garage Installation Safety

Fire, Injury, or Death Hazard

Warns about hazards when installing in garages or hazardous atmospheres.

Furnace Mounting Safety

Warns against installing furnace on its back or hanging with control compartment down.

Cooling Equipment Location

Indoor Combustion Air Methods

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard

Warns about outdoor air requirements for combustion.

Standard Method Details

Explains the standard method for indoor combustion air.

Known Air Infiltration Rate Method

Explains the known air infiltration rate method.

Indoor/Outdoor Air Combination

Condensate Trap Management

Upflow Orientation Trap

Instructions for condensate trap in upflow orientation.

Downflow Orientation Trap

Instructions for condensate trap in downflow orientation.

Downflow Trap Configuration

Steps for configuring the condensate trap in downflow.

Horizontal Condensate Trap

Horizontal Right Orientation

Instructions for condensate trap in horizontal right orientation.

Condensate Drain Connection

Frozen Pipe Hazard

Warns about freezing risks to drain lines and equipment.

Property Damage Hazard

Warns about damage from plugged drains or failed pumps.

Upflow/Downflow Drain Routing

Details condensate drain routing for upflow/downflow.

Furnace Installation Basics

Upflow Installation Steps

Instructions for upflow installation.

Supply Air Duct Connection

How to connect supply air ducts.

Return Air Duct Connection

How to connect return air ducts.

Bottom Return Air Inlet

How to connect to the bottom return air opening.

Side Return Air Inlet

Downflow Installation

Downflow Supply Air Connection

How to connect supply air ducts in downflow.

Furnace Support Methods

Suspended Furnace Support

How to support a suspended furnace.

Platform Furnace Support

How to support a furnace on a platform.

Installation Safety Warnings

Fire/Explosion/CO Hazard Warning

Warns about furnace orientation and return air connections.

Minor Property Hazard

Mentions drain pans for attics or finished ceilings.

Filter Arrangement and Selection

Filter Installation Safety

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

Air Duct System Requirements

General Duct Requirements

General requirements for duct system design and sizing.

Ductwork Acoustical Treatment

Requirements for acoustical treatment or fibrous ductwork.

Gas Piping Installation

Gas Piping Safety Warnings

Warns about purging gas lines and testing for leaks.

Massachusetts Gas Piping Notice

Electrical Connections and Safety

Electrical Shock Hazard

Warns about blower door switch and field wiring.

Electrical Shock/Fire Hazard

Warns about uninterrupted electrical ground.

Furnace Operation Hazard

Warns about grounding the furnace control for proper operation.

115-V Wiring Procedures

Electrical Code Compliance

Lists US and Canadian electrical connection codes.

Aluminum Wire Warning

Warns against using aluminum wire for furnace connections.

J-Box Installation Procedures

J-Box Installation Safety Warning

Warns about damaging components when mounting disconnect switches.

J-Box Wiring Connections

Power Cord Installation

Steps for installing a power cord in the J-box.

BX Cable Installation

Steps for installing BX cable in the J-box.

24-V Wiring Guide

How to make field 24-V connections.

Thermostat and Control Settings

Variable Speed Furnace Settings

Thermostat settings for variable speed furnaces.

Two-Stage Furnace Settings

Thermostat settings for two-stage furnaces.

Single-Stage Furnace Settings

Thermostat settings for single-stage furnaces.

Accessory Connections

Electronic Air Cleaner (EAC)

How to connect an Electronic Air Cleaner.

Humidifier (HUM) Connections

How to connect humidifiers for different models.

Communication/OAT Connections

Used for optional communicating wall controls.

Alternate Power Supplies

Venting System Overview

Canadian Venting Requirements

Canadian venting requirements and material compliance.

General Venting Information

U.S.A. Venting Materials

Lists US approved venting materials.

Canada Venting Materials

Lists Canadian approved venting materials.

Venting System Types

Direct Vent / 2-Pipe System

Details direct vent system requirements.

Ventilated Combustion Air Systems

Details ventilated combustion air system requirements.

Non-Direct Vent (1-pipe) System

Details non-direct vent system requirements.

Vent Termination Location

General Termination Guidelines

General guidelines for vent termination location.

Direct Vent / 2-Pipe Termination

Details direct vent system requirements.

Termination Requirements for Alberta/Saskatchewan

Specific vent termination rules for Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Pipe Sizing Guidelines

General Pipe Sizing

General principles for pipe sizing.

Optional Moisture Trap

Details an optional moisture trap for the air inlet pipe.

Venting System Length Calculations

Vent Piping Insulation

Furnace Configuration

Furnace Sealing Hazard

Warns about CO circulation if blower compartment is not sealed.

Installing Vent/Combustion Air Pipes

Vent Pipe Adapter Installation

Carbon Monoxide Hazard

Warns about CO from improper sealing of blower compartment.

Polypropylene Venting System Warning

Warns against using cement with polypropylene venting.

Optional Vent Pipe Installation

Polypropylene Venting System Warning

Warns against using cement with polypropylene venting systems.

Vent Termination Installation

Roof Terminations

Instructions for roof vent terminations.

Concentric Vent Terminations

Instructions for concentric vent terminations.

Two-Pipe/Single-Pipe Terminations

Instructions for two-pipe and single-pipe terminations.

Inducer Outlet Restrictor

Direct Vent Termination Clearances

Other Vent Clearances