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The EL280UH series units are classied as fan-assisted 
Category I furnaces when vertically vented according to 
the latest edition of National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 54 / 
ANSI Z223.1) in the USA. A fan-assisted Category I fur-
nace is an appliance equipped with an integral mechan-
ical means to either draw or force combustion products 
through the combustion chamber and/or heat exchang-
er. The EL280UH is not approved for use with horizontal 
venting.
NOTE - Use these instructions  as  a  guide. They  do  not 
supersede local codes. This furnace must be vented ac-
cording  to  all  local  codes  these  installation  instructions, 
and the provided venting tables in these instructions
The venting tables in this manual were extracted from the 
National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 54 / ANSI Z223.1) and are 
provided as a guide for proper vent installation. Proper 
application, termination, construction and location of vents 
must conform to local codes having jurisdiction. In the ab-
sence  of  local  codes,  the  NFGC  serves  as  the  dening 
document.
Refer to the tables and the venting information contained 
in these instructions to properly size and install the venting 
system.
Use self-drilling sheet metal screws or a mechanical fas-
tener to rmly secure the vent pipe to the round collar of 
the ue transition. If self-drilling screws are used to attach 
the vent pipe, it is recommended that three be used. Drive 
one self-drilling screw through the front and one through 
each side of the vent pipe and collar. See gure 22.
Install the rst vent connector elbow at a minimum of six 
inches (152 mm) from the furnace vent outlet. See gure 
22.
Venting Using a Masonry Chimney
The following additional requirements apply when a lined 
masonry chimney is used to vent this furnace.Masonry 
chimneys used to vent Category I central furnaces must 
be either tile-lined or lined with a listed metal lining sys-
tem or dedicated gas vent. Unlined masonry chimneys are 
prohibited. See gures 23 and 24 for common venting.
A chimney with one or more sides exposed to the outside 
of the structure is considered to be an exterior chimney.
An exterior masonry chimney that is not tile-lined must be
lined with B1 vent or a listed insulated exible metal vent.
An exterior tile-lined chimney that is sealed and capped 
may be lined with a listed uninsulated exible metal vent. 
If the existing chimney will not accommodate a listed met-
al liner, either the chimney must be rebuilt to accommo-
date one of these liners or an alternate approved venting 
method must be found.
Insulation for the exible vent pipe must be an encapsulat-
ed berglass sleeve recommende
 IMPORTANT
Once the venting system is installed, attach the 
“Disconnected Vent” warning sticker to a visible area 
of  the  plenum  near  the  vent  pipe.  See  gure  22.  The 
warning sticker is provided in the bag assembly. Order 
kit 66W04 for additional stickers..
 WARNING
Asphyxiation hazard. The exhaust vent for this furnace 
must be securely connected to the furnace uetransition 
at all times.
FLUE TRANSITION
COLLAR
VENT PIPE
(min. 6” length)
“DISCONNECTED VENT”
WARNING
STICKER
FLUE 
TRANSITION
COLLAR
VENT CONNECTION UPFLOW AND HORIZONTAL POSITION
VENT PIPE
(min. 6” length)
“DISCONNECTED VENT”
WARNING
STICKER
FIGURE 22