Warning – Bryant SERIES A 355CAV User Manual

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NOTE: Side return--air openings can ONLY be used in Upflow
configurations. Install filter(s) as shown in Fig. 24.
For bottom return--air applications, filter may need to be cut to fit

some furnace widths. Install filter as shown in Fig. 25.

WASHABLE
FILTER

FILTER
SUPPORT

FILTER
RETAINER

⁄

-IN. (444mm) WIDE

CASINGS ONLY:
INSTALL FIELD-SUPPLIED
FILTER FILLER STRIP
UNDER FILTER.

″

21-IN. (533mm) WIDE
CASINGS ONLY:
SUPPORT RODS (3)
EXTEND 1/4" (6mm) ON
EACH SIDE OF FILTER AND
REST ON CASING FLANGE

(76mm)

(533mm)

(25.4mm)

A00290

Fig. 25 -- Bottom Filter Arrangement

NOTE: Remove and discard bottom closure panel when bottom
inlet is used.
Bottom Closure Panel
These furnaces are shipped with bottom closure panel installed in

bottom return--air opening. This panel MUST be in place when
side return air is used.
To remove bottom closure panel, perform following:

1. Tilt or raise furnace and remove two screws holding front

filler panel. (See Fig. 26.)

2. Rotate front filler panel downward to release holding tabs.
3. Remove bottom closure panel.
4. Reinstall front filler panel and screws.

Gas Piping
Gas piping must be installed in accordance with national and

local codes. Refer to NFGC in the U.S. Canadian installations
must be made in accordance with CAN/CSA--B149.1--05 and all

authorities having jurisdiction. Gas supply line should be a

separate line running directly from meter to furnace, if possible.
Refer to Table 3 for recommended gas pipe sizing. Risers must be

used to connect to furnace and to meter. Support all gas piping
with appropriate straps, hangers, etc. Use a minimum of one

hanger every 6 ft. (1.8M). Joint compound (pipe dope) should be

applied sparingly and only to male threads of joints. Pipe dope
must be resistant to propane gas.

FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
Failure to follow this warning could result in personal

injury, death, or property damage.
-- Connect gas pipe to furnace using a backup wrench to

avoid damaging gas controls.

-- Gas valve shutoff switch MUST be facing forward or

tilted upward.

-- Never purge a gas line into a combustion chamber.

Never test for gas leaks with an open flame. Use a

commercially available soap solution made specifically

for the detection of leaks to check all connections.

-- Use proper length of pipe to avoid stress on gas

control manifold.

-- If a flexible connector is required or allowed by

authority having jurisdiction, black iron pipe shall be

installed at furnace gas valve and extend a minimum

of 2 in. (51 mm) outside furnace casing.

--Protect gas valve from water and debris. Gas valve

inlet and/or inlet piping must remain capped until gas

supply line is permanently installed to protect the valve

from moisture and debris. Also, install a sediment trap

in the gas supply piping at the inlet to the gas valve.

WARNING

Install a sediment trap in riser leading to furnace. Trap can be

installed by connecting a tee to riser leading to furnace so

straight--through section of tee is vertical. Then connect a capped
nipple into lower end of tee. Capped nipple should extend below

level of gas controls. Place a ground joint union between gas
control manifold and manual gas shutoff valve. (See Fig. 27.)
An accessible manual shutoff valve MUST be installed external

to furnace casing and within 6 ft. (1.8M) of furnace. A 1/8--in.
NPT (3 mm) plugged tapping, accessible for test gauge

connection, MUST be installed immediately upstream of gas
supply connection to furnace and downstream of manual shutoff

valve.
Gas line grommet (factory--supplied loose parts bag) should be
used when installing gas piping. Gas line entry hole filler plug

should be installed in unused gas line entry hole. (See Fig. 28.)

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