Patent ID: 6021775
Filing Date: 2000-02-08
Classification: F24H

Abstract:
A compact gas furnace for use in a confined space, said furnace comprising:a substantially rectangular casing including an interior having a plurality of compartments;at least one heat exchanger disposed in a heat exchanger compartment, said at least one heat exchanger having an inlet side and an outlet side;a blower disposed in a blower compartment disposed above said heat exchanger compartment, said blower being in fluid communication with said at least one heat exchanger;a burner assembly including at least one gas burner aligned with the inlet side of said at least one heat exchanger; anda draft inducer comprising a housing disposed adjacent to the outlet side of said at least one heat exchanger, said inducer including an inlet for drawing combustion gases exiting from the outlet side of said at least one heat exchanger and an outlet which is connected to vent means for venting said combustion gases from said furnace, wherein said draft inducer housing is mounted above said heat exchanger compartment, said furnace further including means for coupling said draft inducer and said heat exchanger assembly, said coupling means including a transition box connected to the inlet of said draft inducer and allowing the inlet of said draft inducer to be arranged so as to be substantially orthogonal to the outlet side of said at least one heat exchanger.