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These instructions must be read and understood completely before attempting installation.
Safety Labeling and Signal Words
DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTE
The signal words DANGER, WARNING,
CAUTION, and NOTE are used to identify levels of
hazard seriousness. The signal word DANGER is
only used on product labels to signify an immediate
hazard. The signal words WARNING, CAUTION,
and NOTE will be used on product labels and
throughout this manual and other manual that may
apply to the product.
DANGER - Immediate hazards which will result in
severe personal injury or death.
Signal Words in Manuals
The signal word WARNING is used throughout
this manual in the following manner:
The signal word CAUTION is used throughout
this manual in the following manner:
WARNING - Hazards or unsafe practices which
could result in severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION - Hazards or unsafe practices which
may result in minor personal injury or product or
property damage.
NOTE - Used to highlight suggestions which will
result in enhanced installation, reliability, or
operation.
Signal Words on Product Labeling
Signal words are used in combination with
colors and/or pictures or product labels.
/b, Safety-alert symbol
When you see this symbol on the unit and in
instructions or manuals, be alert to the
potential for personal injury.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS .............................. 3
INTRODUCTION ......................................... 4
CODES AND STANDARDS ................................ 4
ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE PRECAUTIONS PROCEDURE 5
DIMENSIONS ........................................... 6
LOCATION .............................................. 7
LOCATION RELATIVE TO COOLING EQUIPMENT ........... 8
AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION ................ 9
CONDENSATE TRAP ..................................... 12
INSTALLATION .......................................... 19
UPFLOW INSTALLATION ................................. 19
DOWNFLOW INSTALLATION .............................. 20
HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION ............................. 21
AIR DUCTS ............................................. 27
GAS PIPING ............................................. 27
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ............................. 29
J-BOX INSTALLATION ................................... 31
VENTING ............................................... 36
SPECIAL VENTING REQUIREMENTS
FOR INSTALLATIONS IN CANADA ........................ 36
DIRECT VENT / 2-PIPE SYSTEM .......................... 40
VENTILATED COMBUSTION AIR .......................... 40
TERMINATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE
PROVINCES OF ALBERTA AND SASKATCHEWAN ......... 40
INSTALLING THE VENT TERMINATION .................... 49
MAXIMUM EQUIVALENT VENT LENGTH ................... 54
MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE EXPOSED VENT LENGTHS ........ 57
IS09001
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INSTALLER: Affix these instructions on or adjacent to the
furnace,
CONSUMER: Retain these instructions for future
reference.
Portions of the text and tables are reprinted from NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1-2012©, with permission of National Fire Protection Association, Quincy, MA 02269 and American Gas Association, Washington, DC
20001. This reprinted material is not the complete and official position of the NFPA or ANSI, on the referenced subject, which is represented only by the standard in its entirety,
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Summary

Safety Labeling and Signal Words

Signal Words in Manuals

Explains signal words used in manuals for hazard identification.

Signal Words on Product Labeling

Describes signal words used on product labels for hazard identification.

Required Notice for Massachusetts Installations

Safety Considerations

WARNING: FIRE, EXPLOSION, ELECTRICAL SHOCK, AND CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD

Details critical safety hazards related to fire, explosion, shock, and CO poisoning.

WARNING: FIRE HAZARD

Highlights hazards associated with combustible materials and flammability.

CAUTION: FURNACE RELIABILITY HAZARD

Warns about potential unit component damage due to improper installation.

CAUTION: CUT HAZARD

Advises caution due to sharp edges on sheet metal parts.

Introduction

Codes and Standards

Safety

Lists US and Canadian safety codes and standards for furnace installation.

General Installation

Refers to general installation standards and codes applicable in US and Canada.

Combustion and Ventilation Air

Direct Vent (2-pipe) Applications

Explains air requirements for direct vent furnace installations.

Non-Direct Vent (1-pipe) Applications

Details air requirements for non-direct vent furnace installations.

Ventilated Combustion Air Applications

Covers air requirements for furnaces using ventilated combustion air.

Duct Systems

Gas Piping and Gas Pipe Pressure Testing

Electrical Connections

Condensate Drain Connection

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions Procedure

CAUTION: FURNACE RELIABILITY HAZARD

Warns about potential unit component damage due to ESD.

Location

CAUTION: PERSONAL INJURY AND;OR PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD

Advises on furnace installation for buildings under construction to prevent damage.

General

General location requirements for the furnace.

WARNING: CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING; COMPONENT DAMAGE HAZARD

Highlights risks of corrosive air and contamination affecting furnace parts.

Location Relative to Cooling Equipment

Air for Combustion and Ventilation

Introduction

Introduces the section on air for combustion and ventilation.

Direct Vent (2-pipe) Applications

Explains air requirements for direct vent furnace installations.

Non-Direct Vent (1-pipe) Applications

Details air requirements for non-direct vent furnace installations.

Ventilated Combustion Air Applications

Covers air requirements for furnaces using ventilated combustion air.

Indoor Combustion Air NFPA & AGA Standard and Known-Air-Infiltration Rate Methods

WARNING: CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD

Warns about CO poisoning risk from inadequate combustion air supply.

The Standard Method

Outlines the standard method for determining combustion air requirements.

The Known Air Infiltration Rate Method

Details the method for determining air requirements based on known infiltration rates.

Combination of Indoor and Outdoor Air

CONDENSATE TRAP

Condensate Trap - Upflow Orientation

Instructions for condensate trap in upflow furnace orientation.

Condensate Trap - Downflow Orientation

Instructions for relocating condensate trap in downflow furnace orientation.

Downflow Trap Configuration

Condensate Trap - Horizontal Orientation

NOTICE

Important notice regarding accessory drain trap grommet usage.

To Relocate the Condensate Trap:

Steps to relocate the condensate trap for horizontal installation.

Condensate Drain Connection

CAUTION: FROZEN AND BURST WATER PIPE HAZARD

Warns about freezing risks and property damage to drain lines.

CAUTION: PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD

Warns about property damage from condensate pump failure or plugged drains.

Upflow;Downflow Orientation

Describes condensate drain routing for upflow/downflow orientations.

For Right Side Condensate Drain:

Step-by-step guide for right-side condensate drain connection.

For Left Side Condensate Drain Connection:

Horizontal Orientation

CAUTION: CUT HAZARD

NOTICE

UPFLOW INSTALLATION

Supply Air Connections

Return Air Connections

WARNING: FIRE HAZARD

Warns about connecting return air ducts to the back of the furnace.

Bottom Return Air Inlet

Instructions for removing the bottom closure panel for return air.

Side Return Air Inlet

Leveling Legs (If Desired)

DOWNFLOW INSTALLATION

CAUTION: CUT HAZARD

HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION

WARNING: FIRE, EXPLOSION, AND CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD

Warns about improper furnace installation and return air connections.

CAUTION: MINOR PROPERTY HAZARD

Warns about local code requirements for drain pans under furnaces.

Suspended Furnace Support

Platform Furnace Support

Roll-Out Protection

Filter Arrangement

WARNING: FIRE, CARBON MONOXIDE AND POISONING HAZARD

Warns about operating furnace without a filter or with access doors removed.

Furnaces shipped without a filter rack:

Information for furnaces that do not include an internal filter rack.

External Filter Cabinet Configurations

Accessory Bottom Filter Rack

Details the accessory bottom filter rack installation.

Filter and Return Duct Sizing

Ductwork Acoustical Treatment

GAS PIPING

WARNING: FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD

Warns about gas line purging and testing for leaks.

WARNING: FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD

NOTICE

CAUTION: FURNACE DAMAGE HAZARD

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

WARNING: ELECTRICAL SHOCK, FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD

General electrical safety warnings for furnace operation and servicing.

WARNING: ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

Warns about blower door switch and wiring connections.

WARNING: ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE HAZARD

Emphasizes the need for proper electrical grounding.

CAUTION: FURNACE MAY NOT OPERATE HAZARD

115-V Wiring

FIRE HAZARD

J-Box Installation

WARNING: FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

Warns about damage to electrical/gas components during J-Box installation.

Power Cord Installation in Furnace J-Box

BX Cable Installation in Furnace J-Box

24-V Wiring

Thermostats and Control Settings for (F;G)9 MXT Two-Stage Furnaces

Thermostats and Control Settings for (F;G)9 MXE Single-Stage Furnaces

Accessories

Electronic Air Cleaner (EAC)

Instructions for connecting an accessory Electronic Air Cleaner.

Humidifier (HUM)

Instructions for connecting accessory humidifiers.

Alternate Power Supplies

VENTING

Special Venting Requirements for Installations in Canada

Specific venting requirements for installations in Canada.

WARNING: CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD

Warns about CO poisoning risk from improper venting procedures.

General

Materials

Venting Systems

WARNING: CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD

Warns about CO poisoning from improperly locating vent termination.

NOTICE: RECOMMENDED SUPPORT FOR VENT TERMINATIONS

Recommends support for sidewall and rooftop vent terminations.

Direct Vent; 2-Pipe System

Details requirements for direct vent (2-pipe) systems.

NOTICE: OPTIONAL CONFIGURATION FOR COMBUSTION AIR INLET PIPE

Ventilated Combustion Air Systems

Non-Direct Vent (1-pipe) System

NOTICE: OPTIONAL VENTING BELOW THE FURNACE

WARNING: CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD

Installing the Vent Termination

Roof Terminations

Requirements for roof terminations of vent pipes.

Concentric Vent

Instructions for installing concentric vent terminations.

WARNING: CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD

Warns about CO poisoning from not using proper vent terminal manufacturer instructions.

Locating the Vent Termination

General

General guidelines for locating vent terminations.

NOTICE: RECOMMENDED SUPPORT FOR VENT TERMINATIONS

Recommends support for sidewall and rooftop vent terminations.

Sidewall Terminations

Instructions for sidewall vent terminations.

WARNING: CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD

Warns about CO poisoning from improper vent termination location.

Termination Requirements for the Provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan

Specific vent termination requirements for Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Size the Vent and Combustion Air Pipes

General

General guidelines for sizing vent and combustion air pipes.

NOTICE: OPTIONAL CONFIGURATION FOR COMBUSTION AIR INLET PIPE

Notes on adding a moisture trap to the combustion air inlet pipe.

NOTICE: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR POLYPROPYLENE VENTING SYSTEMS

Information regarding flexible vent pipes and equivalent lengths.

To calculate the Total Equivalent Vent Length (TEVL) of the venting system:

Combustion Air and Vent Piping Insulation Guidelines

WARNING: CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD

Install the Vent and Combustion Air Pipes

NOTES:

Installing the Vent Pipe Adapter and Combustion Air Pipe Adapter

WARNING: CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD

NOTICE

Optional Installation of the Vent Pipe

Installing the Vent Termination

Roof Terminations

Requirements for roof terminations of vent pipes.

Concentric Vent

Instructions for installing concentric vent terminations.

WARNING: CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD

Warns about CO poisoning from not using proper vent terminal manufacturer instructions.

Sidewall Terminations

Concentric Vent

Instructions for concentric vent sidewall terminations.

Two-Pipe and Single-Pipe Terminations

Instructions for two-pipe and single-pipe vent terminations.

NOTICE: RECOMMENDED SUPPORT FOR VENT TERMINATIONS

Recommends support for sidewall and rooftop vent terminations.

Inducer Outlet Restrictor

Instructions for installing the inducer outlet restrictor on PSC models.

Direct Vent Termination Clearance

Notes:

Notes regarding local codes and clearance recommendations.

Other than Direct Vent Clearance - Ventilated Combustion Air Option

Notes:

Notes regarding national codes and local code supersedence.

Size the Vent and Combustion Air Pipes

General

General guidelines for sizing vent and combustion air pipes.

NOTICE: OPTIONAL CONFIGURATION FOR COMBUSTION AIR INLET PIPE

Notes on adding a moisture trap to the combustion air inlet pipe.

NOTICE: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR POLYPROPYLENE VENTING SYSTEMS

Information regarding flexible vent pipes and equivalent lengths.

To calculate the Total Equivalent Vent Length (TEVL) of the venting system:

Combustion Air and Vent Piping Insulation Guidelines

WARNING: CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD

Install the Vent and Combustion Air Pipes

NOTES:

Installing the Vent Pipe Adapter and Combustion Air Pipe Adapter

WARNING: CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD

NOTICE

Optional Installation of the Vent Pipe

Installing the Vent Termination

Roof Terminations

Requirements for roof terminations of vent pipes.

Concentric Vent

Instructions for installing concentric vent terminations.

WARNING: CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD

Warns about CO poisoning from not using proper vent terminal manufacturer instructions.

Sidewall Terminations

Concentric Vent

Instructions for concentric vent sidewall terminations.

Two-Pipe and Single-Pipe Terminations

Instructions for two-pipe and single-pipe vent terminations.

NOTICE: RECOMMENDED SUPPORT FOR VENT TERMINATIONS

Recommends support for sidewall and rooftop vent terminations.

Inducer Outlet Restrictor

Instructions for installing the inducer outlet restrictor on PSC models.

Direct Vent Termination Clearance

Notes:

Notes regarding local codes and clearance recommendations.

Other than Direct Vent Clearance - Ventilated Combustion Air Option

Notes:

Notes regarding national codes and local code supersedence.

Tempstar F9MXE Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandTempstar
ModelF9MXE
CategoryFurnace
LanguageEnglish

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