INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
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Refer to the following illustration for typical propane gas in-
stallations and piping.
200 PSIG
Maximum
5 to 15 PSIG
(20 PSIG Max.)
Continuous
11" W.C.
Second Stage
Regulator
First Stage
Regulator
Typical Propane Gas Installation
WARNING
I
F THE GAS FURNACE IS INSTALLED IN A BASEMENT, AN EXCAVATED
AREA OR A CONFINED SPACE, IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED TO
CONTACT A PROPANE SUPPLIER TO INSTALL A GAS DETECTING
WARNING DEVICE IN CASE OF A GAS LEAK.
•
S
INCE PROPANE GAS IS HEAVIER THAN AIR, ANY LEAKING GAS CAN
SETTLE IN ANY LOW AREAS OR CONFINED SPACES.
•
P
ROPANE GAS ODORANT MAY FADE, MAKING THE GAS UNDETECTABLE
EXCEPT WITH A WARNING DEVICE.
WARNING
I
F THE INFORMATION IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS IS NOT FOLLOWED EXACTLY, A
FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL
INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.
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D
O NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND
LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.
–
WHAT
TO
DO
IF
YOU
SMELL
GAS
:
•
D
O NOT TRY TO LIGHT ANY APPLIANCE.
•
D
O NOT TOUCH ANY ELECTRICAL SWITCH; DO NOT USE ANY
PHONE IN YOUR BUILDING.
•
I
MMEDIATELY CALL YOUR GAS SUPPLIER FROM A NEIGHBOR’S
PHONE.
F
OLLOW THE GAS SUPPLIER’S INSTRUCTIONS.
•
I
F YOU CANNOT REACH YOUR GAS SUPPLIER, CALL THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT.
–
I
NSTALLATION AND SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER,
SERVICE AGENCY OR THE GAS SUPPLIER.
3 / 8 "
1/ 2 "
5 / 8 "
3 / 4 "
7 / 8 "
1/ 2 "
3 / 4 "
10
730
1,700
3,200
5,300
8,300
3,200
7,500
20
500
1,100
220
3,700
5,800
2,200
4,200
30
400
920
2,000
2,900
4,700
1,800
4,000
40
370
850
1,700
2,700
4,100
1,600
3,700
50
330
770
1,500
2,400
3,700
1,500
3,400
60
300
700
1,300
2,200
3,300
1,300
3,100
80
260
610
1,200
1,900
2,900
1,200
2,600
100
220
540
1,000
1,700
2,600
1,000
2,300
125
200
490
900
1,400
2,300
900
2,100
150
190
430
830
1,300
2,100
830
1,900
175
170
400
780
1,200
1,900
770
1,700
200
160
380
730
1,100
1,800
720
1,500
P ip e o r
T u b in g
L e n gth
F e e t
T u b in g S iz e , O . D . T yp e L
N o min a l P ip e
S iz e
S c h e d u le 4 0
Sizing Be tw e en First and Se cond Stage Re gulator*
Maximum Propane Capacities listed are based on 2 psig pressure drop at 10 psig setting.
Capacities in 1,000 BTU/hour.
T o convert to capaci ties at 15 psig settings - multi ply by 1.130
T o convert to capaci ties at 5 psig settings - m ultiply by 0.879
3 / 8 "
1/ 2 "
5 / 8 "
3 / 4 "
7 / 8 "
1/ 2 "
3 / 4 "
1"
1- 1/ 4 " 1- 1/ 2 "
10
39
92
199
329
501
275
567
1,071 2,205 3,307
20
26
62
131
216
346
189
393
732
1,496
2,299
30
21
50
107
181
277
152
315
590
1,212
1,858
40
19
41
90
145
233
129
267
504
1,039
1,559
50
18
37
79
131
198
114
237
448
913
1,417
60
16
35
72
1,211
187
103
217
409
834
1,275
80
13
29
62
104
155
89
185
346
724
1,066
100
11
26
55
90
138
78
162
307
630
976
125
10
24
48
81
122
69
146
275
567
866
150
9
21
43
72
109
63
132
252
511
787
200
8
19
39
66
100
54
112
209
439
665
250
8
17
36
60
93
48
100
185
390
590
P ipe o r
Tu b in g
L e ng th
F e e t
T u b in g S iz e , O . D. T yp e L
No mina l P ip e S iz e
S c h e d u le 4 0
*Data in accordance with NFPA pamphlet No. 54
Sizing Betw een Second or Second Stage Regulator & Appliance*
Maximum Propane Capacities listed are based on 1/2" W.C. pressure drop at 11" W.C. setting .
Capacities in 1,000 BTU/hour.
Propane Gas Piping Charts
When installing a propane storage tank, the contractor must
consider proper tank sizing, safety, efficiency, ground char-
acteristics and aesthetics. For a residential customer, the
size may range from 100-1,000 gallons, depending on house-
hold use. Typically, a 500 gallon tank is ample for an aver-
age four-bedroom home. However, it is best to consult your
local propane supplier to ensure the proper sizing for pro-
pane storage requirements. Determining the correct tank
size for each household is a function of demand, economy,
efficiency and convenience. It is a process that requires
cooperation between the propane supplier and customer.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
WARNING
T
O AVOID THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, WIRING TO THE UNIT MUST BE
PROPERLY POLARIZED AND GROUNDED.
