Nortek E6 Series User Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
INSTALLER: Please read all instructions before servicing
this equipment. Pay attention to all safety warnings and
any other special notes highlighted in the manual. Safety
markings are used frequently throughout this manual to
designate a degree or level of seriousness and should not
be ignored. WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous
situation that if not avoided, could result in personal injury
or death. CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous
situation that if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury or property damage.
REQUIREMENTS & CODES
WARNING:
This unit must be installed in accordance
with instructions outlined in this manual
during the installation, service, and operation
of this unit. Unqualified individuals should
not attempt to interpret these instructions or
install this equipment. Failure to follow safety
recommendations could result in possible
damage to the equipment, serious personal
injury or death.
• The installer must comply with all local codes and
regulations which govern the installation of this type
of equipment. Local codes and regulations take
precedence over any recommendations contained in
these instructions. Consult local building codes and the
National Electrical Code (NEC) for special installation
requirements.
• All electrical wiring must be completed in accordance
with local, state and national codes and regulations
and with the National Electric Code (ANSI/NFPA
70) or in Canada the Canadian Electric Code (CSA
Z240.6.1, & Z240.9.1).
• Design and construction of the home duct system,
must be in accordance with: HUD Manufactured Home
Construction & Safety Standard (Title 24, Part 3280)
and American National Standards (ANSI) A119.11,
C1-NFPA 7
• Follow all precautions in the literature, on tags, and
on labels provided with the equipment. Read and
thoroughly understand the instructions provided with
the equipment prior to performing the installation and
operational checkout of the equipment.
• This furnace may not be used for temporary heating of
buildings or structures under construction.
Minimum Installation Clearances
• Access for positioning and servicing the unit must be
considered when locating unit. The need to provide
clearance for access to panels or doors may require
clearance distances over and above the requirements.
For alcove installations allow 18 (46cm) inches
minimum clearance from the front of the unit for
future servicing. Closet installations require 6
inches minimum.
• This appliance must be installed in accordance with
clearances listed in Table 1. The furnace must be
installed with ample clearance for easy access to the
air filter, blower assembly, burner assembly, controls,
and vent connections.
• Locate and install this unit in position as specified
on page 6. This unit is designed only for Indoor
installations and should be located with consideration
of minimizing the length of the supply and return
ducts. See Table 3 (page 13) or the rating plate for
circulating airflow data.
Minimum Unobstructed Airflow
• Sufficient clearance for unobstructed airflow must be
maintained in order to achieve rated performance. Air
return to the furnace must have the minimum required
total free area:
— 200 in
2
(1290 cm
2
) for furnace only. May also include
return air grille and frame assembly P/N 902989
or wall mount grille P/N 902999).
— 235 in
2
(1516 cm
2
) with 4 ton A.C. or H.P. installed.
— 250 in
2
. (1613 cm
2
) with 4 ton A.C. or H.P. installed
& 1” special clearance.
— 275 in
2
(1775 cm
2
) with up to 5 ton A.C. or H.P.
installed.
• If using louvered doors, the total free area must be
calculated. Nortek louvers are about 70% free area. If
using a third party louvered door manufacturer, check
their technical specifications to detrmine the free area.
Clearances to Combustible Materials
• This furnace is Design Certified in the U.S. and Canada
by ETL for the minimum clearances to combustible
materials. NOTE: The furnace is listed for installation
on combustible or non-combustible flooring. To obtain
specific clearance information, refer to the furnace
rating plate, located inside of the furnace cabinet.
• 0” from all surfaces of furnace cabinet, ducts, optional
coil housing and plenum connector. No separate
subbase required for installations on combustible
flooring.
Table 1. Minimum Clearance Requirements
ALL MODELS CLOSET ALCOVE
Front ** 6" 18"
Back 0" 0"
SideS* 0" 0"
top 0" 0"
top & SideS oF duct 0" 0"
Bottom oF duct 0" 0"
*For upflow application using upflow stand, 3” minimum per side.
**Service Clearance

Nortek E6 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Nortek
Model	E6 Series
Category	Furnace
Language	English