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05-21-2010, 07:26 PM #1
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Return air directly beside furnace combustion chamber
Does anyone not see this as a potential safety issue. I do and I am in a disagreement with the installing contractor. Now I want to make sure I am not missing something. The return for the basement is in the basement closet with this Ruud Quiet 80 upflow furnace. 5 inches from the side of the furnace. The double doors on the closet are louvered. Thanks
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05-21-2010, 07:34 PM #2
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Re: Return air directly beside furnace combustion chamber
Return air vent openings should be located no less than 10 feet from an open combustion source (like that furnace) for safety. The installer is wrong and should be slapped.
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05-21-2010, 07:50 PM #3
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Re: Return air directly beside furnace combustion chamber
Didn't I see this same question and photo on another thread?
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05-21-2010, 07:55 PM #4
Shane Dredge Guest Re: Return air directly beside furnace combustion chamber
Yes, I posted it before talking to the contractor.
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05-24-2010, 06:36 AM #5
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Re: Return air directly beside furnace combustion chamber
2006, IFGC 618.5, item 6 and 2006 IRC M1602.2, item 5, Return air for a forced air heating or cooling system shallo not be taken from a mechanical or furnace room.
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