Lennox EL296DFE Series Installation Instructions

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EL296DFE Gas Furnace
The EL296DFE Category IV gas furnace is shipped ready
for installation in the downow position.
The furnace is equipped for installation in natural gas
applications. A conversion kit (ordered separately) is re-
quired for use in propane/LP gas applications.
The EL296DFE can be installed as a Direct Vent or
Non- Direct Vent gas central furnace.
NOTE - In Direct Vent installations, combustion air is taken
from outdoors and ue gases are discharged outdoors. In
Non-Direct Vent installations, combustion air is taken from
indoors or ventilated attic or crawlspace and ue gases
are discharged outdoors. See FIGURE 1 and FIGURE 2
for applications involving roof termination.
DIRECT VENT INSTALLATION NON-DIRECT VENT
INSTALLATION
EXHAUST
OUTLET
COMBUSTION
AIR INTAKE OUTSIDE
OF HOUSE
COMBUSTION
AIR INTAKE
INSIDE
OF HOUSE
EXHAUST OUTLET
FIGURE 1
NON-DIRECT VENT
INSTALLATION
NON-DIRECT VENT
INSTALLATION
COMBUSTION
AIR INTAKE INSIDE
VENTILATED
CRAWL SPACE
COMBUSTION
AIR INTAKE INSIDE
VENTILATED
ATTIC SPACE
EXHAUST
OUTLET
EXHAUST
OUTLET
FIGURE 2
Shipping and Packing List
Package 1 of 1 contains
1 - Assembled EL296DFE unit
1 - Bag assembly containing the following:
1 - Snap bushing
1 - Snap plug
1 - Wire tie
1 - Condensate trap
1 - Condensate trap cap
1 - Condensate trap clamp
1 - 2” diameter Air intake screen
1 - 3/4” Threaded street elbow
2 - 2” Street elbows
2 - Side vent sealing plates
2 - Side vent sealing gaskets
6 - Sheet metal screws
DANGER
Danger of explosion.
There are circumstances in which odorant used with LP/
propane gas can lose its scent. In case of a leak, LP/
propane gas will settle close to the oor and may be
di󰀩cult to smell. An LP/propane leak detector should be
installed in all LP applications.
Check equipment for shipping damage. If you nd any
damage, immediately contact the last carrier.
The following items may also be ordered separately:
1 - Thermostat
1 - LP/Propane changeover kit
1 - High altitude pressure switch
Safety Information
WARNING
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service
or maintenance can cause property damage, personal
injury or loss of life. Installation and service must be
performed by a licensed professional installer (or
equivalent), service agency or the gas supplier.
CAUTION
As with any mechanical equipment, personal injury can
result from contact with sharp sheet metal edges. Be
careful when you handle this equipment.
Use only the type of gas approved for use with this fur-
nace.
Refer to unit nameplate.
EL296DFE units are CSA International certied to ANS
Z21.47 and CSA 2.3 standards.

Lennox EL296DFE Series Specifications

General

Brand	Lennox
Model	EL296DFE Series
Category	Furnace
Language	English