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XL80
Trane's middle of the line 80% furnace. The ( 2 ) stage heating
feature allows it to heat your home on low fire if the outdoor temperature isn't
severe, saving a huge amount of fuel! We will need to change your existing
thermostat to a 2 stage heating model to be able to take advantage of this
feature.
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2 stage heating.
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2 speed draft inducer motor.
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Adjustable heating fan "Off" timing.
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Slow opening gas valve ( makes for quiet operation ).
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Adaptive Hot Surface Silicon Nitride Ignitor ( longer
lasting than a Silicone Carbide Ignitor ).
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Insulated blower compartment with automotive grade gaskets (
keeps the heat you paid to make within the furnace ). Also quiets the
system.
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Dual door latches on upflow models only. This new easy open
door makes filter changing or cleaning a snap!
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Multi port in shot burners ( similar to fuel injection in an
automobile ).
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Solid state control module with self diagnosis
troubleshooting and digital accuracy for outstanding safety and efficiency.
The diagnostic light can be viewed through the window in the door.
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Hinged filter door filter access.
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Cleanable filter lets you clean your filter instead of
replacing it.
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Adjustable filter rack lets you use odd size filters if you
wish.
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Attractive two tone paint.
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20 year non-prorated limited heat exchanger warranty.
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5 years limited warranty on all internal functional parts.
Our standard labor warranty
is (1) year with options for up to (10) years!
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Details:
Normal installation includes small amount of sheet metal work to install an
upflow furnace in a basement. No permit fees to the Local Building Authority are
included. (Client may get his/her own permit or we will) Code upgrades such as
(but not limited to) addition of combustion air, changing of any flue vent
connectors to "B" vent double wall pipe at furnace or water heater,
clearance issues, gas piping changes or any other code issues as required by
City Inspector are not included. If an Electrician or electrical changes are
required by Inspector, these fees are also not included. These issues are why we
or (any other company) needs to see the job before we can give an absolute price
in writing.
WHAT DO PERMITS COST?
To see an example of typical Permit Fees for Mechanical
and Electrical as well as Use Tax Fees from the City of Aurora, Colorado
click here Permit Fees
As
a service to our clients, so that they can understand why code upgrades may be
needed and what the different upgrades are please click on the links below, to
return to this page please use the back button on your browser. Carbon Monoxide
Codes/Permits Combustion Air Duct Installation Pictures
Glossary What size do I need?
Sheridan Mechanical Services Installation Pictures
Trane Models available and what they do
Understanding Service Problems Thermostats
Permit Fees
Also see the pictures at the bottom of the page to see what some of the code
upgrades look like.
The new Trane XB80 single stage heat gas furnace ( replaces the
XE80 ). The lowest cost Trane furnace. This line is a perfect choice for people
who may need a replacement furnace but are selling their home and don't want to
invest in all the energy saving features of the upper end Trane furnaces. You
will still get legendary Trane performance and reliability.
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Single stage heating operation.
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Multi port in shot burners ( similar to fuel injection in an
automobile ).
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Silicone Carbide Hot Surface Ignitor ( gets rid of a pilot
light ).
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20 year non-prorated limited heat exchanger warranty.
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5 years limited warranty on all internal functional parts.
A recent thank you from a
Denver area client that we did a furnace repair for.
" Thanks again for the fine job by your service tech a few weeks
back. I appreciate the quick and timely manner in which your company
displayed. I certainly will recommend your company to any friends or family
that needs help with their furnace or air conditioner."
Thanks again,
D. Arney
Click here for important information
on furnace safety Air Quality . What size do I need and how is it
determined? Click below.
Heat Loss/Gain
WHAT DO PERMITS COST?
To see an example of typical Permit Fees for Mechanical
and Electrical as well as Use Tax Fees from the City of Aurora, Colorado
click here Permit Fees
Here are some
of the things we need to look at in order to give you an accurate furnace
estimate! We won't EVER attempt to give an estimate over the phone, read below
to see why it is impossible to do. Beware of a company that does!
1. What efficiency rating are you looking for?
There are 80% furnaces and 92% models. The higher the efficiency the cheaper the
furnace will run so it will take about 4 years, but the 92% furnace will
usually pay for itself if you presently have a 20 year old furnace. Click here
to see the Trane Models
2. Do you want the lowest cost single stage
furnace or the model that have 2 stage heating? If airflow to certain rooms is
poor, you may want a variable speed furnace. As you can see, there are many
choices that is totally up to you! To see all the Trane Equipment available to
find out what is right for you go to our Home page and click on the New
Trane Models button.
Click here to see the Trane Models
3. Some of the largest size furnaces may
require a 20 amp and 12 gauge wire and breaker changed by an Electrician.
4. Certain code issues such as proper flue
pipes and combustion air ducts may have to be brought up to current codes.
5. We must determine what size furnace you
will need, especially if you now have air conditioning or will be installing it
in the future. Beware of companies that put in too large or too small of a
furnace, you are the one that will have to live with their poor decisions! Ask
for their License to do HVAC work in your area.
6. If you are asking for a 92% furnace, the
P.V.C. flue pipes will have to run in your ceiling joist space, so we will need
to look at the ceiling. Click here to see the Trane Models
7. Your water heater flue may need to be
brought to current codes.
8. A floor drain will be needed for a 92%
furnace.
9. Old masonry chimneys will have to be lined
with a stainless steel flue liner and existing factory built metal chimneys may
need this liner in some cases as carbon monoxide can result from improper
venting! You local code authority with your City can elaborate on this for you.
10. Other things to be looked at are how much
sheet metal work will be needed. The house gas piping and shut offs must meet
new codes. Click here to see the Trane Models
WHAT DO PERMITS COST?
To see an example of typical Permit Fees for Mechanical
and Electrical as well as Use Tax Fees from the City of Aurora, Colorado
click here Permit Fees
Click here to see the Trane Models
Due to our low overhead we can
give you the lowest prices on Trane furnaces and air conditioning. Estimate
To read more about these great
energy savers and see installation pictures and some problems
encountered click here.
Pictured below are (3) types of gas shut offs. The one
on the far left is the one we usually install. If your present gas shut
off requires a wrench to open or close it, this will not pass inspection
by the City Inspector. He may also want the one at the water heater
changed too.
WHAT DO PERMITS COST?
To see an example of typical Permit Fees for Mechanical
and Electrical as well as Use Tax Fees from the City of Aurora, Colorado
click here Permit Fees
Pictured below are different flexible gas connectors
that may have to be installed if your present furnace is piped in any
way that violates today's codes!
Pictured below are (2) S.S.U. switches. They utilize a
fuse and a shut off switch. If you have one and it is mounted on the
ceiling, an electrician will need to move it lower as it can't be higher
than 6 feet 7 inches from the floor by today's codes. If you don't have
one, it will need to be added. Also some Inspectors will require a 20
amp circuit and wire be run to the main panel. These are some of the
MANY issues that will need to be looked at.
Pictured below are G.F.I. receptacles. ( Ground Fault
Interrupters ). Many Inspection Departments now require that an
Electrician install a Ground Fault Duplex receptacle within 25 feet of
your furnace. Their purpose is to provide a 120 volt source near the
equipment that will "trip" if any unsafe condition exists in
damp or wet locations. You probably have one of these in your bathroom
if you have a newer home.
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• Duplex receptacles and portable
• G32-692, G32-693 and G32-694 meet or excceds UL943 (3rd edition) class
A GFCI, UL498 requirements
• Feed-through receptacle protects all other receptacles downstream on
same circuit
• No alteration to the fuse box or circuit breaker required
• Solid state circuitry for trouble-free operation
• G32-692, G32-693 and G32-694 are for use outdoors, in bathrooms,
kitchens, laundry rooms and damp or wet areas
• G31-691 is used with a portable cord to make any length GFI protected
extension cord
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Also be aware that communities that are following the
newest International Codes may require smoke detectors installed on each
level of the home and in each bedroom. These smoke detectors may have to
be inter connected and not battery operated. This would have to be done
by an Electrician. At this time ( Sept. 2004 ) we have not heard of this
being enforced by any community yet?? Most communities are still
following the 2000 UMC Code Book but you should check this your self if
you are interested!
The following
are comments are from the 2000 Uniform Mechanical Code checklist used by
H.V.A.C. installers as well as Local Permit Inspectors. There are other Code
Books being used by other Inspectors also!
The
following comments based on the 1997 edition of the Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC)
will be resolved before a permit is issued. This correction list is not a
building permit. The approval of plans and specifications does not permit the
violation of any section of the Uniform Mechanical Code or any federal, state or
local regulation.
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A.
General Requirements top
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Provide information on the listing of the equipment installed. (Section
302.1)
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Provide the manufacturer's installation instructions for the
___________.
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Unvented or direct fired fuel-burning equipment are only permitted in
Group F, S or U Occupancies. (Section 303.1.1)
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Equipment that is installed in Group S, Division 3, 4 or 5 and Group U,
Division 1 Occupancies, and has a flame, generates a spark or uses a
glowing ignition source open to the space in which it is installed,
shall be elevated so the source of ignition is at least 18 inches (457
mm) above the floor. (Section 308)
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Appliances installed in garages where they may be subjected to
mechanical damage shall be suitably guarded against such damage by being
installed behind protective barriers or by being elevated or located out
of the normal path of vehicles.
(Section 308)
____ Boilers not listed for closet or alcove installation shall be
installed in a room having a volume at least 16 times the total volume
of the boiler. Note: When computing the room volume, a maximum height of
8 feet (2438 mm) is allowed. (Section 304.2)
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The equipment installed outside the building shall be listed for outdoor
installations or be in an approved weatherproof enclosure. (Section
304.3)
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The mechanical plan review and approval cannot be completed until the
approved architectural plans showing all of the fire-rated corridor
walls, occupancy separation walls and division walls, shaft walls,
horizontal exit walls, etc., are submitted for reference use.
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It should be noted on the plans that each piece of heating, ventilating
and air-conditioning equipment shall be labeled to the space served as
required by Section 304.5.
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Show condensate lines on plans and where they will terminate. (Section
310.1)
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Overflow drains from air-conditioning units should discharge to
conspicuous locations as required by Sections 310.2 and 1106.12.
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Show location of heating, cooling and ventilating equipment.
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Furnish the mechanical equipment schedule identifying the equipment
manufacturer's name, model number, capacity, etc.
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Provide duct layout showing size, duct gage (if metal) and grill
(register) locations.
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All mechanical equipment shall be listed and labeled by an approved
agency. If not, complete information on the equipment, including
manufacturer's data sheets, test reports, etc., shall be provided to
allow for evaluation. Testing by an approved agency will be required
before approval is granted.
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B.
Heating Equipment top
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Listed heat-producing equipment shall maintain the required clearances to
combustible construction specified in the listing. Devices such as doorstops or
limits, closers, drapery ties or guards shall not be used to provide the
required clearances. (Section 304.1)
____ A warm-air furnace shall not be located in a room used or designed to be
used as a bedroom, bathroom, closet or in any enclosed space with access only
through such room or space. (Section 904.5)
____ Vented Wall Furnaces: Shall not be installed closer than 6 inches from an
inside corner and located so a door cannot swing to within 12 inches
perpendicular to the air inlet or outlet opening. (Section 314.1)
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Provide a door at least 24 inches (610 mm) wide and large enough to remove the
largest appliance in the closet, alcove or basement. (Section 903)
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Provide a service space of not less than 30 inches (762 mm) deep and the height
of the furnace, but not less than 30 inches (762 mm), at the front or service
side of the appliance with the door open. (Section 903)
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Provide a 120-volt receptacle within 25 feet (7620 mm) of and on the same level
as the equipment. (Section 309)
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Provide lighting to all equipment required by the Uniform Mechanical Code to be
accessible or readily accessible.
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Equipment designed to be fixed in position shall be securely fastened in place
as required by Section 304.4.
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Liquefied petroleum gas-burning appliances shall not be installed in a pit or
basement. (Section 304.6)
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Fuel-burning condensing appliances should be provided with condensate drains in
compliance with Section 310.
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Detail of furnace enclosure and blower-type furnace should be shown on the
plans. The following provisions should be considered (Section 904):
1. The
compartment should be at least 12 inches (305 mm) wider than the furnace.
2.
Furnaces should have a minimum 3 inches (76 mm) working space on sides, back
and top.
3.
Furnaces should have at least 6 inches (152 mm) clearance along the entire
front of the fire box.
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Details of equipment installed in attic shall be shown on the plans. The
following provisions should be considered (Section 908):
1.
Attics shall have an access space large enough to allow the largest piece of
equipment to be removed, with a minimum of 22 inches by 30 inches (559 mm by
762 mm).
2.
Clearances from combustible construction as recommended in the
manufacturer's installation instructions shall be maintained.
3.
Distance from the passageway access to the furnace shall not exceed 20 feet
(6096 mm).
4.
Passageway to the furnace shall be unobstructed and shall have continuous
solid flooring not less than 24 inches (610 mm) wide from the access opening
to the furnace.
5. A
level service space at least 30 inches (762 mm) deep and 30 inches (762 mm)
wide located at the front or service side of the equipment.
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Access to equipment on roof should be shown on the plans. When a ladder is
provided, the following features should be indicated (Section 910):
1. Ladder
side railings should extend at least 30 inches (762 mm) above roof edge or
parapet wall.
2. A
14-inch-wide (356 mm) ladder should be provided with rungs not more than 14
inches (356 mm) on center.
3. Ladder
should provide 6 inches (152 mm) of toe space.
My H.V.A.C. Professional says I
need combustion air ducts installed - why?
D.
Combustion Air top
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Combustion air provisions should be shown on the plans for the fuel-burning
equipment. Sizes of openings and/or ducts and their points of termination should
be indicated in compliance with Chapter 7.
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An upper combustion air opening or duct should be provided and located within
the upper 12 inches (305 mm) of the enclosure. In addition, a lower combustion
air opening or duct should be provided and located within the lower 12 inches
(305 mm) of the enclosure. (Section 702)
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One combustion air opening sized at 1 square inch per 4,000 Btu/h input of the
appliance or appliances, but not smaller than the vent flow area, shall be
allowed within the upper 12 inches (305 mm) of the enclosure. When this is done,
all of the combustion air shall be taken from the outdoors and the appliance
shall have a minimum clearance of 1 inch (25 mm) on the sides and back, and 6
inches (152 mm) on the front. (Table 7-1)
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Upper and lower combustion air ducts should not be joined as shown on the plans,
but should be completely separated as required by Section 704.1.6.
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Upper combustion air ducts should extend horizontally or upward to the outside
or to the attic as required by Section 703.1.2.
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Fire dampers or volume dampers should not be installed in combustion air ducts.
(Section 702.2)
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If an attic is used as a source of combustion air, the following provisions
should be indicated on the plans (Section 703.1.2):
1. The
attic should have at least 30 inches (762 mm) vertical clear height at its
maximum point.
2.
Attic ventilation should be sufficient to provide the required volume of
combustion air.
3.
Combustion air openings should be provided with a galvanized steel sleeve
(No. 26 gage) extending 6 inches (152 mm) above the top of the ceiling
joists and insulation. Combustion air ducts should also be extended
similarly.
4.
Neither end of upper or lower combustion air ducts should be screened.
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If an under-floor crawl space is utilized to provide for the combustion air,
compliance with the following requirements should be verified (Section 703.2):
1.
Only the lower combustion air opening or duct should be connected to the
under-floor area.
2. The
under-floor area should have an unobstructed opening(s) to the exterior of
at least twice the area of the required air openings.
3. The
height of the under-floor space should be in compliance with the
requirements of the UBC and should be without obstruction to the free flow
of air.
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Combustion air for blower-type furnaces should not be obtained from the same
area as the return air (within the building) unless complete compliance with all
of the provisions of Section 906.6.5(3) is clearly demonstrated.
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Combustion air duct sizes should be at least 1 square inch per 2,000 Btu/h (109
mm2/W) per duct, since ducts are not vertical, as required by Table
7-1.
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Combustion air openings or ducts should be at least 1 square inch per 1,000
Btu/h (2.20 mm2/W) per opening or duct, since combustion air is
obtained from the inside of the building, as required by Table 7-1. Note:
Minimum of 100 square inches (0.064 m2) for each opening or duct.
After you read all the link pages above we
suggest you look at your own furnace and see how many of these issues may be a
problem. You can then call your Local Building Department to see what they
require yourself. We aren't trying to make money on these things BUT WE
WANT THE JOB TO PASS INSPECTION THE FIRST TIME!
WHAT DO PERMITS COST?
To see an example of typical Permit Fees for Mechanical
and Electrical as well as Use Tax Fees from the City of Aurora, Colorado
click here Permit Fees
If you want the job done
right by a licensed and insured, professional Heating and Air Conditioning
Company with 28 years experience please click here Estimate
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YOUR HOME?
We have the equipment to correctly
evaluate your furnace to be sure it is safe to operate! This includes
precise carbon monoxide electronic measuring equipment.
If someone is telling you need a new furnace because it is unsafe,
please call us for a second opinion. If it passes our testing we will
Certify the furnace so you can feel comfortable about buying or selling
your home!
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