Lennox ELITE EL296DFE User Manual

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The unit may be installed three ways in downow applica-
tions: on non-combustible ooring, on combustible oor-
ing using an additive base, or on a reverse-ow cooling
coil cabinet. Do not drag the unit across the oor in the
downow position. Floor and furnace ange damage
will result. Refer to FIGURE 13 for clearances in down-
ow applications.
Downflow Application Installation Clearances
Top
Bottom
Left Side Right Side
Top 0
*Front 0
Back 0
Sides 0†
Vent 0
Floor NC‡
*Front clearance in alcove installation must be 24 in. (610 mm).
Maintain a minimum of 24 in. (610 mm) for front service access.
†Allow proper clearances to accommodate condensate trap and
vent pipe installation.
‡
tional base is installed between the furnace and the combustible
floor.
FIGURE 13
Installation on Non-Combustible Flooring FIGURE 14
1 - Cut oor opening keeping in mind clearances listed
on unit rating plate. Also keep in mind gas supply
connections, electrical supply, ue and air intake
connections and su󰀩cient installation and servicing
clearances. See TABLE 1 for correct oor opening
size.
2 - Flange warm air plenum and lower the plenum into
the opening.
3 - Set the unit over the plenum and seal the plenum to
the unit.
4 - Ensure that the seal is adequate.
TABLE 1
NON-COMBUSTIBLE FLOOR OPENING SIZE
Cabinet
Width
Front to Rear Side to Side
in. mm in mm
B (17.5”) 19-3/4 502 16-5/8 422
C (21”) 19-3/4 502 20-1/8 511
NOTE - Floor opening dimensions listed are 1/4 inch (6 mm) larger than
the unit opening. See dimension drawing on page 2.
SUPPLY AIR
PLENUM
PROPERLY
SIZED FLOOR
OPENING
FURNACE
FIGURE 14
Installation on Combustible Flooring FIGURE 15
1 - When unit is installed on a combustible oor,
a downow combustible ooring base must be
installed between the furnace and the oor. The
base must be ordered separately. See TABLE 2 for
opening size to cut in oor.
CAUTION
The furnace and combustible ooring base shall not be
installed directly on carpeting, tile, or other combustible
material other than wood ooring.

Lennox ELITE EL296DFE Specifications

General

Brand	Lennox
Model	ELITE EL296DFE
Category	Furnace
Language	English