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Lennox EL296UHE User Manual

Lennox EL296UHE
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02/13
*2P0213*
507067-01
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E 2013 Lennox Industries Inc.
Dallas, Texas, USA
AIR FLOW
UPFLOW
AIR FLOW
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HORIZONTAL RIGHT
HORIZONTAL LEFT
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
EL296UHE
ELITE
®
SERIES GAS FURNACE
UPFLOW / HORIZONTAL AIR DISCHARGE
507067-01
02/2013
Supersedes 01/2012
THIS MANUAL MUST BE LEFT WITH THE
HOMEOWNER FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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WARNING
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service
or maintenance can cause property damage, person
al 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.
Table of Contents
Unit Dimensions 2................................
EL296UHE Gas Furnace 3.........................
Shipping and Packing List 3........................
Safety Information 3...............................
Use of Furnace as a Construction Heater 4...........
General 5........................................
Combustion, Dilution, Ventilation Air 5...............
Setting Equipment 8...............................
Filters 13..........................................
Duct System 13....................................
Pipe and Fittings Specifications 13...................
Joint Cementing Procedure 15.......................
Venting Practices 15................................
Gas Piping 38.....................................
Electrical 40.......................................
Integrated Control 43...............................
Unit Start Up 49....................................
Gas Pressure Measurement 50......................
Proper Combustion 51..............................
High Altitude 51....................................
Other Unit Adjustments 53..........................
Sequence of Operation 53..........................
Repair Parts List 54................................
Service 55........................................
Start-Up and Performance Checklist 56...............
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Lennox EL296UHE Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelEL296UHE
Efficiency RatingUp to 96% AFUE
Fuel TypeNatural Gas or Propane
Blower TypeVariable Speed
StagesTwo-stage
Cabinet TypeUpflow/Horizontal
Warranty10-Year Limited Warranty on covered components; Limited Lifetime Warranty on heat exchanger

Summary

Unit Dimensions

EL296UHE Unit Dimensions Table

Table detailing the physical dimensions of the EL296UHE furnace models.

Furnace Overview and Safety

EL296UHE Gas Furnace Description

General description of the EL296UHE gas furnace and its installation flexibility.

Shipping and Packing List

Lists all components included in the furnace shipment package.

Safety Information and Warnings

Critical safety precautions, warnings, and hazards for furnace installation and operation.

Installation Requirements

Installation Locations and Cooling Coil Integration

Guidelines for selecting locations and integrating with cooling coils.

Construction Heater Use

Conditions and recommendations for using the furnace as a construction heater.

General Installation and Air Supply

General Furnace Placement and Operation

Recommendations for furnace placement, air circulation, and environmental considerations.

Combustion, Dilution, and Ventilation Air

Requirements for providing adequate air for combustion and ventilation.

Air Supply Requirements

Confined and Unconfined Spaces

Distinguishes between confined and unconfined spaces for air supply requirements.

Air Supply from Inside

Details on how to supply combustion air from internal sources.

Air Supply from Outside

Air from Outside Requirements

Details on supplying combustion air from external sources.

Equipment Setup

Shipping Bolt Removal

Instruction to remove shipping bolts from the blower motor.

Setting Equipment - Upflow Applications

Guidance on leveling and positioning the furnace for upflow applications.

Setting Equipment Configurations

Upflow Application Setting

Diagrams and notes for setting up the furnace in an upflow configuration.

Horizontal Application Setting

Diagrams and notes for setting up the furnace in a horizontal configuration.

Installation Clearances and Return Air

Installation Clearances

Specifies required clearances around the furnace for safe installation and service.

Return Air Guidelines

Instructions for connecting and configuring the return air system.

Return Air Base and Horizontal Prep

Optional Return Air Base

Details on installing an optional return air base for upflow applications.

Removing Bottom Panel

Instructions for removing the furnace bottom panel for installation.

Horizontal Installation Methods

Horizontal Application Installation Clearances

Specifies clearances for horizontal furnace installations.

Suspended and Platform Installation

Methods for installing the furnace in horizontal configurations, including suspension.

Duct System and Piping Specifications

Filters

Information on required air filters and their sizing.

Duct System Design

Guidelines for sizing and installing supply and return air duct systems.

Pipe and Fittings Specifications

Approved materials and standards for gas piping and fittings.

Piping and Joint Cementing

Pipe and Fittings Specifications (Table 2)

Table listing specifications for various piping and fittings materials.

Joint Cementing Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for properly cementing pipe joints.

Venting Practices

Venting Practices Overview and Piping Suspension

General venting principles, suspension, and common vent removal.

Vent Piping Guidelines

Specific rules and considerations for routing and installing vent piping.

Vent Pipe Sizing and Termination

Vent Pipe Sizing Process and Outdoor Terminations

Process for sizing pipes and approved outdoor termination types.

Allowable Vent Lengths

Tables showing maximum allowable vent lengths based on altitude and conditions.

General Vent Termination Guidelines

Guidelines for terminating vent pipes, considering snow accumulation and clearances.

Vent Termination Clearances

Required clearances for vent terminals in non-direct and direct vent installations.

Direct Vent Piping Terminations

Details and figures for various direct vent piping termination methods.

Exhaust and Intake Pipe Connections

Upflow and Horizontal Vent Connections

Diagrams illustrating typical exhaust and intake pipe connections for applications.

Intake Piping Details

Specific instructions for routing and connecting intake piping.

Wall and Roof Termination Kits

Instructions for using wall and roof termination kits, including alternate configurations.

Condensate Piping and Management

Condensate Piping Instructions

Instructions for routing and connecting condensate piping and traps.

Evaporator Coil Condensate Management

Managing condensate from evaporator coils using separate or common drains.

Condensate Trap Assembly Diagrams

Diagrams and instructions for assembling condensate traps using PVC piping.

Gas Piping Installation

Gas Piping Requirements and Valve Operation

Guidelines for piping, safety, and gas valve operation.

Gas Piping Configurations

Diagrams showing typical gas piping configurations for installations.

Electrical Connections and Controls

ESD Precautions and Make-Up Box Installation

ESD safety measures and make-up box wiring instructions.

Control System Features and DIP Switches

Accessory terminals, blower speeds, control links, and DIP switch settings.

Wiring Diagrams and Thermostat Applications

Typical EL296UHE Wiring Diagram

Detailed wiring diagram showing connections for various furnace components.

Integrated Control and Thermostat Connections

Overview of the integrated control board and thermostat connection points.

Field Wiring Applications Tables

Tables detailing wiring configurations for different thermostat types and system options.

Unit Start-Up and Operation

Unit Start-Up Procedure and Gas Valve Operation

Step-by-step start-up instructions and safe gas valve operation.

Failure To Operate Troubleshooting and Heating Sequence

Troubleshooting steps and explanation of the heating cycle.

Gas Pressure Adjustment and Combustion Analysis

Adjusting gas pressure and analyzing combustion for performance.

High Altitude Information

Considerations and adjustments for installations at high altitudes.

Venting and Air Supply Testing

Testing for Proper Venting and Air Supply

Procedures to ensure correct venting and sufficient combustion air for non-direct vent systems.

Unit Adjustments, Maintenance, and Service

Unit Adjustments and Checks

Adjustments for limits, switches, and checks for electrical/pipe integrity.

Service Procedures

Procedures for servicing the blower, filters, burner assembly, and other components.

Performance Check Lists

Unit Set Up Checklist

A checklist for verifying correct installation and setup of the furnace.

Unit Operation Checks

Checks to perform during heating and cooling modes to ensure proper operation.

Massachusetts Installation Requirements

Carbon Monoxide Detector Installation

Specific requirements for installing CO detectors in Massachusetts.

Venting System Requirements

Manufacturer requirements for gas equipment venting systems.

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