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INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
ML196UHE
507966-04
04/2021
Supersedes 507966-03
THIS MANUAL MUST BE LEFT WITH THE
HOMEOWNER FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
This is a safety alert symbol and should never be
ignored. When you see this symbol on labels or in man-
uals, be alert to the potential for personal injury or death.
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, contact with sharp
sheet metal edges can result in personal injury. Take
care while handling this equipment and wear gloves and
protective clothing.
© 2021 Lennox Industries Inc.
Dallas, Texas USA
MERIT
®
SERIES GAS FURNACE
UPFLOW / HORIZONTAL AIR DISCHARGE
Contents
Unit Dimensions - inches (mm) ......................................2
ML196UHE .....................................................................3
Shipping and Packing List ..............................................3
Safety .............................................................................3
Use of Furnace as a Construction Heaterl .....................4
General ...........................................................................5
Combustion, Dilution, Ventilation Air...............................5
Setting Equipment ..........................................................8
Filters ............................................................................13
Duct System .................................................................13
Pipe Fittings Specications...........................................13
Joint Cementing Procedure .......................................... 16
Venting Practices ..........................................................16
Gas Piping ....................................................................36
Electrical .......................................................................39
Unit Start-Up .................................................................42
Gas Pressure Measurement.........................................44
Proper Combustion.......................................................44
High Altitude .................................................................44
Testing Combustion Air For Non-Dierct Vent ................ 46
Other Unit Adjustments.................................................46
Service..........................................................................48
Repair Parts List ...........................................................49
Start-Up Checklist.........................................................51
Blower Data ..................................................................53
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Lennox ML196UHE Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelML196UHE
TypeGas Furnace
Efficiency Rating96% AFUE
Blower TypeVariable Speed
Warranty (Heat Exchanger)Limited Lifetime Warranty
Warranty (Covered Components)10-Year Limited Warranty
Ignition TypeHot Surface Ignition
Fuel TypeNatural Gas
StagesTwo-Stage

Summary

Safety

Safety Warnings

Key safety alerts including warnings for improper installation and hazards from sharp edges.

Construction Heater Use

Installation and Air Guidelines

Guidelines for furnace installation, combustion, and ventilation for construction use.

Unit Dimensions

Dimensional Data and Model Specifications

Provides dimensional data, diagrams, and model-specific dimensions for the furnace unit.

ML196 UHE Furnace Overview

Installation Types and Safety

Details installation positions, vent types, and critical safety information.

Shipping and Packing List

Package Contents and Optional Items

Lists items included in the package and those available for separate order.

Installation Codes and Locations

Building Codes and Installation Sites

Covers compliance with building codes and guidelines for installation locations and clearances.

Furnace with Cooling Coil & Construction Heater Use

Cooling Coil Installation and Grounding

Guides for installing with cooling coils and electrical grounding requirements.

Construction Heater Criteria

Outlines the conditions for using the furnace as a construction heater.

Installation Guidelines and Air Requirements

General and Non-Direct Vent Considerations

General installation advice and specific needs for non-direct vent systems regarding air quality.

Combustion Air Hazards

Air Supply Issues and Safety Alerts

Addresses dangers of insufficient combustion air and unit placement in freezing areas.

Confined and Unconfined Spaces

Air Supply Requirements for Spaces

Defines space types and their respective combustion air supply requirements.

Equipment in Confined Space Air Supply

Air Intake from Attic or Crawlspace

Diagrams and requirements for air intake from attics or crawlspaces.

Setting Equipment Installation

Safety Warnings and Upflow Setup

Critical safety warnings and instructions for setting up the furnace in an upflow position.

Equipment Setting Procedures

Upflow and Horizontal Setup Guidance

Detailed steps for leveling and positioning the furnace for upflow and horizontal applications.

Installation Clearances and Return Air

Clearance Requirements and Return Air Guidelines

Specifies installation clearances and provides guidance for return air configurations.

Optional Return Air Base and Horizontal Installation

Return Air Base Usage and Horizontal Safety

Details optional return air base and warns against improper horizontal installation.

Horizontal Installation Details

Clearances, Suspension, and Platform Installation

Covers clearances, methods for suspending, and platform installation for horizontal units.

Filters and Duct Systems

Filter Requirements and Duct System Guidelines

Details filter specifications and instructions for supply and return air plenums.

Pipe and Fittings Specifications

Approved Materials and Cement Safety

Lists approved piping materials and provides safety precautions for using solvent cements.

TABLE 3: Outdoor Termination Usage

Termination Kit Requirements and Usage

Provides a table for outdoor termination usage and notes on kit requirements.

Joint Cementing and Venting Practices

Cementing Procedure and Venting Guidelines

Detailed steps for cementing joints and practices for vent piping suspension and wall thickness.

Venting and Exhaust Piping

Common Vent Replacement and Exhaust Piping

Covers procedures for common vent systems and exhaust piping installation.

Vent Piping Guidelines

Information on approved vent systems and requirements for horizontal offsets.

Vent Piping Sizing Process

Sizing Flowchart and Minimum Lengths

A flowchart for sizing vent pipe diameter and a table for minimum vent pipe lengths.

TABLE 5: Maximum Vent Lengths

Intake;Exhaust Vent Length Tables

Tables specifying maximum allowable intake or exhaust vent lengths.

TABLE 5 Continued: Concentric Termination Lengths

Concentric Termination Vent Lengths

Tables detailing maximum vent lengths for concentric terminations.

TABLE 6: Maximum Exhaust Vent Lengths

Vent Lengths in Closets;Basements

Table for maximum exhaust vent lengths in specific installation locations.

Typical Intake and Exhaust Pipe Connections

Upflow and Horizontal Configurations

Diagrams illustrating typical pipe connections for upflow and horizontal applications.

Intake Piping Instructions

Direct and Non-Direct Vent Intake

Specific instructions for intake piping in direct and non-direct vent applications.

Confined Space Air Supply and Vent Termination Guidelines

Air Intake from Attics;Crawlspaces and Venting Rules

Diagrams for confined space air intake and general rules for vent terminations.

TABLE 7: Maximum Vent Pipe Lengths

Uninsulated Vent Pipe Lengths for Unconditioned Space

Table detailing maximum allowable vent pipe lengths without insulation in unconditioned spaces.

VENT TERMINATION CLEARANCES

Non-Direct Vent Clearances (US & Canada)

Table of vent termination clearances for non-direct vent installations in the US and Canada.

VENT TERMINATION CLEARANCES

Direct Vent Clearances (US & Canada)

Table of vent termination clearances for direct vent installations in the US and Canada.

Intake and Exhaust Piping Terminations (Direct Vent)

Termination Guidelines and Size Reductions

General rules for direct vent terminations and exhaust pipe size reduction based on model.

Vertical Piping Support and Termination Types

Support and Alternate Termination Methods

Guidelines for supporting vertical piping and diagrams for alternate termination methods.

Field Fabricated Wall Terminations

Termination Diagrams and Clearances

Diagrams and required clearances for field fabricated wall terminations.

Exhaust Piping Terminations (Non-Direct Vent)

General Guidelines and Crawl Space Venting

Instructions for non-direct vent exhaust piping and crawl space venting.

Condensate Piping and Gas Valve Operation

Trap Priming, Gas Valve Use, and Troubleshooting

Steps for priming the trap, operating the gas valve, and troubleshooting unit failures.

Condensate Trap Locations

Upflow Trap Configurations and Coil Drains

Diagrams illustrating condensate trap locations and drain setups for furnaces with evaporator coils.

Furnace and Evaporator Coil Common Drain

Drain Configurations for Coils

Diagrams showing common drain setups for furnaces and evaporator coils in upflow and horizontal positions.

Condensate Trap;Drain Assembly

PVC Drain Assembly Diagrams

Detailed diagrams for assembling condensate traps and drains using PVC piping.

Gas Piping Installation and Leak Checks

Piping Guidelines, Safety Warnings, and Leak Testing

Comprehensive guidance on gas piping installation, safety precautions, and leak detection procedures.

Gas Piping Configurations

Upflow and Horizontal Piping Diagrams

Diagrams illustrating typical gas piping configurations for upflow and horizontal furnace installations.

TABLE 9: Gas Pipe Capacity

Gas Pipe Sizing Table

A table that provides gas pipe capacity based on length and size for proper gas flow.

Common Vent System Furnace Removal

Venting Testing and CO Poisoning Warning

Procedures for testing common vent systems after furnace removal and associated CO poisoning warnings.

Electrical Installation and Safety

ESD Precautions, Wiring, and Circuit Protection

Covers electrostatic discharge precautions, wiring connections, circuit protection, and accessory terminal usage.

Integrated Control and Blower Speed Settings

Terminal Connections, Blower Speeds, and Diagnostic Codes

Information on terminal connections, blower speed selection, and diagnostic codes for the ignition control.

Furnace Wiring Diagram and Blower Speed Chart

Wiring Diagram and Blower Speed Selection

Provides a schematic wiring diagram and a chart for selecting blower speeds based on model.

Unit Start-Up Procedures

Safety Warnings and Initial Operation

Critical safety instructions and steps for starting up the furnace, including gas leak checks and automatic ignition.

Condensate Trap Priming and Gas Valve Operation

Trap Priming, Gas Valve Use, and Troubleshooting

Detailed steps for priming the condensate trap, operating the gas valve, and troubleshooting common operational failures.

Unit Start-Up and Combustion Checks

Gas Flow, Pressure, and Combustion Analysis

Procedures for checking gas flow, pressure, and combustion quality, including high altitude considerations.

Altitude Pressure Requirements

Pressure Tables and Conversion Kits for High Altitudes

Tables detailing pressure requirements and kits for high altitude installations.

Venting and Combustion Air Testing

Non-Direct Vent Testing and Unit Adjustments

Steps for testing venting and combustion air, along with adjustments for unit components like fan control.

Blower Speed Adjustment and Service

Blower Speed Settings, Electronic Ignition, and Maintenance

Instructions for adjusting blower speeds, details on electronic ignition, and recommended annual furnace maintenance.

Pipe Inspections, System Tests, and Burner Cleaning

Pipe Checks, System Tests, and Burner Assembly Cleaning

Procedures for inspecting pipes, performing system tests, and cleaning the burner assembly.

Repair Parts and Regional Venting Addenda

Parts List and Canadian;Ontario Venting Requirements

Lists available repair parts and provides venting addenda for Canada and Ontario.

Massachusetts Venting and CO Detector Requirements

Specific State Regulations and Manufacturer Responsibilities

Outlines Massachusetts-specific venting rules, CO detector requirements, and manufacturer responsibilities.

Start-Up & Performance Check List

Comprehensive Setup and System Check

A detailed checklist covering unit setup, gas supply, venting, ductwork, and voltage verification.

Unit Operation Checks

Heating and Cooling Mode Parameters

Instructions for checking and recording operational parameters in heating and cooling modes, including thermostat setup.

Blower Data - Models 030, 045, 070

Air Volume and Wattage Data for Blower Speeds

Tables providing air volume and wattage data for various blower speeds for specific furnace models.

Blower Data - Models 070, 090

Air Volume and Wattage Data for Blower Speeds

Tables providing air volume and wattage data for various blower speeds for specific furnace models.

Blower Data - Models 090, 110

Air Volume and Wattage Data for Blower Speeds

Tables providing air volume and wattage data for various blower speeds for specific furnace models.

Blower Data - Model 135 and Allowable Speeds

Air Volume Data and Allowable Heating;Circulation Speeds

Provides air volume data for the highest model and tables for allowable heating and circulation speeds.

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