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  TYPICAL INSTALLATION OF FAU IN 
ATTIC 
   
   
INSTALLATION CHECKLIST
 
  - Obtain the furnace manufacturers installation 
  instructions and install the furnace to their specifications. 
 
  - Establish the best location for installation 
  of forced air unit and vent. 
 
  - An attic in which a FAU is installed shall be 
  accessible by an opening and passageway 30" x 30" in size.  Attic access may 
  be reduced to 22" x 30" provided the largest piece of equipment can be removed 
  through the opening. 
 
  - Install passageway platform minimum 24" 
  inches width and maximum 20 feet in length to FAU. 
 
  - Install working platform not less than 30" in 
  depth and width in front of the entire firebox side of the FAU. 
 
  - A permanent electric outlet and lighting 
  fixture controlled by a switch located at the required passageway opening 
  shall be provided at or near the furnace. 
 
  - Install vent, roof flashing and vent cap.  
  Double wall type "B" vent requires minimum 1" clearance to combustible 
  materials and requires a minimum 5' - 0" vent termination above the highest 
  vent collar it serves. 
 
  - A means shall be provided to disconnect the 
  FAU from the power source for servicing the appliance.  See manufacturers 
  installation instructions for approved disconnect method. 
 
  - An approved shut off valve is required to be 
  installed at the gas piping outlet, immediately ahead of the flex connector, 
  and must be accessible. 
 
  - Provide
  gas test 
  on all new gas piping installed. 
 
  - Single wall vent connectors are not permitted 
  in an attic.
  
 
   
  
 
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