Wall Furnace

Detail ID 5.0301.3
Topic
Non-Distributed
Subtopic
Room Conditioning
Desired Outcome

Efficient, safe, and compliant dwelling conditioning that functions as designed

SF Single Family Site-Built Housing
MH Manufactured Housing
MF Multifamily Housing

Specifications

  • SF
  • MF
Specification Objective

Perform residential load calculation in accordance with the current version of ANSI/ACCA Manual J (Residential Load Calculation) or equivalent using interior design temperatures of 70 degrees for heating

Calculated loads based on post-retrofit dwelling characteristics

Equipment design load calculated correctly for post-retrofit dwelling

  • SF
  • MF
Specification Objective

Select new unit that:

is ENERGY STAR® qualified or equivalent

is ducted if conditioning multiple rooms

Select efficient, corrosion-resistant system that conditions intended area

  • SF
  • MF
Specification Objective

Install unit per manufacturer specifications and in accord with applicable building code

Supply air temperature and gas pressure will be within the manufacturer specifications

Safe and compliant installation

  • SF
  • MF
Specification Objective

Install a wall mounted thermostat that is not directly affected by supply air flow

Effective and accessible controls

  • SF
  • MF
Specification Objective

Pipe condensate away from the building or to a sanitary drain

Insulate condensate drain to a minimum of R-3 if danger of freezing or condensation exists

Functional condensate drain

  • SF
  • MF
Specification Objective

Before installing unit, seal adjacent framing or cavity if recessed into wall

After installation, seal the perimeter with suitable materials

Seal all penetrations through the thermal boundary

Reduce air movement around installed unit or in wall cavity

  • SF
  • MF
Specification Objective

Permanently remove equipment from job site and recycle or dispose of removed equipment and refrigerant in accordance with local and federal law (e.g., EPA Section 608 of Clean Air Act of 1990)

Permanently decommission old equipment

Old equipment is permanently removed from service, protect the environment, and comply with regulation

  • SF
  • MF
Specification Objective

Provide occupants/owners with user's manual, warranty information, installation instructions and installer contact information

Provide occupants and service technicians with instructions

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