Lennox Elite series Installation Instructions

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EL196UHE Gas Furnace
The EL196UHE Category IV gas furnace is shipped ready for
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shipped with the bottom panel in place. The bottom panel must
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applications with bottom return air.
The EL196UHE can be installed as either a Direct Vent
or a Non-Direct Vent gas central furnace.
The furnace is equipped for installation in natural gas applica-
tions. A conversion kit (ordered separately) is required for use in
propane/LP gas applications.
NOTE - In Direct Vent installations, combustion air is tak-
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In Non-Direct Vent installations, combustion air is taken
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INSTALLATION
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INSTALLATION
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INSTALLATION
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Shipping and Packing List
Package 1 of 1 contains
1 - Assembled EL196UHE unit
1 - Bag assembly containing the following:
1 - Snap bushing
1 - 1/2” diameter threaded street elbow
1 - Snap plug
1 - Wire tie
1 - Condensate trap
1 - Condensate trap cap
1 - Condensate trap clamp
1 - 2” diameter debris screen
1 - 3/4” Threaded street elbow
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damage, immediately contact the last carrier.
The following items may also be ordered separately:
1 - Thermostat
1 - LP/Propane changeover kit
1 - Return air base kit
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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 HVAC 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.
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/
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installed in all LP applications.
Use only the type of gas approved for use with this fur-
nace. Refer to unit nameplate.
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Z21.47 and CSA 2.3 standards.
Building Codes
In the USA, installation of gas furnaces must conform with
local building codes. In the absence of local codes, units
must be installed according to the current National

Lennox Elite series Specifications

General

Brand	Lennox
Model	Elite series
Category	Furnace
Language	English