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The unit may be installed three ways in downow 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 
downow position. Floor and furnace ange damage 
will result.
Refer to FIGURE 13 for clearances in downow applica-
tions.
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 sucient 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  downow  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.