Bryant 577E-A, Installation Instructions Manual

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hood assembly over flue panel. Orient screw holes in flue
hood with holes in the flue panel.
3. Secure flue hood to flue panel by inserting a single screw on
the top flange and the bottom flange of the hood.
Step 8 — Install Gas Piping
The gas supply pipe enters the unit through the access hole
provided. The gas connection to the unit is made to the 1/2--in.
(12.7 mm) FPT gas inlet on the gas valve.
Install a gas supply line that runs to the heating section. Refer to
the NFGC for gas pipe sizing. Do not use cast--iron pipe. It is
recommended that a black iron pipe is used. Check the local utility
for recommendations concerning existing lines. Size gas supply
piping for 0.5 IN. W.C. maximum pressure drop. Never use pipe
smaller than the 1/2--in. (12.7 mm) FPT gas inlet on the unit gas
valve.
For natural gas applications, the gas pressure at unit gas connection
must not be less than 4.0 IN. W.C. or greater than 13 IN. W.C.
while the unit is operating. For propane applications, the gas
pressure must not be less than 11.0 IN. W.C. or greater than 13 IN.
W.C. at the unit connection.
A 1/8--in. (3.2 mm) NPT plugged tapping, accessible for test gauge
connection, must be installed immediately upstream of the gas
supply connection to the gas valve.
When installing the gas supply line, observe local codes pertaining
to gas pipe installations. Refer to the NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1 latest
edition (in Canada, CAN/CGA B149.1).
NOTE : In the state of Massachusetts:
1. Gas supply connections MUST be performed by a licensed
plumber or gas fitter.
2. When flexible connectors are used, the maximum length
shall not exceed 36 inches (915 mm).
3. When lever handle type manual equipment shutoff valves
are used, they shall be T--handle valves.
4. The use of copper tubing for gas piping is NOT approved
by the state of Massachusetts.
In the absence of local building codes, adhere to the following
pertinent recommendations:
1. Avoid low spots in long runs of pipe. Grade all pipe 1/4 in.
(6.35 mm) for every 15 ft (4.6 m) of length to prevent traps.
Grade all horizontal runs downward to risers. Use risers to
connect to heating section and to meter.
2. Protect all segments of piping system against physical and
thermal damage. Support all piping with appropriate straps,
hangers, etc. Use a minimum of one hanger every 6 ft (1.8
m). For pipe sizes larger than 1/2 in., follow
recommendations of national codes.
3. Apply joint compound (pipe dope) sparingly and only to
male threads of joint when making pipe connections. Use
only pipe dope that is resistant to action of liquefied
petroleum gases as specified by local and/or national codes.
Never use Teflon tape.
4. Install sediment trap in riser leading to heating section (See
Fig. 9). This drip leg functions as a trap for dirt and
condensate.
5. Install an accessible, external, manual main shutoff valve in
gas supply pipe within 6 ft (1.8 m) of heating section.
6. Install ground--joint union close to heating section between
unit manual shutoff and external manual main shut--off
valve.
7. Pressure test all gas piping in accordance with local and
national plumbing and gas codes before connecting piping
to unit.
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Fig. 9 -- Sediment Trap
NOTE : Pressure test the gas supply system after the gas supply
piping is connected to the gas valve. The supply piping must be
disconnected from the gas valve during the testing of the piping
systems when test pressure is in excess of 0.5 psig. Pressure test the
gas supply piping system at pressures equal to or less than 0.5 psig.
The unit heating section must be isolated from the gas piping
system by closing the external main manual shutoff valve and
slightly opening the ground--joint union.
Table 2 – Maximum Gas Flow Capacity*
NOMINAL
IRON PIPE
SIZE (IN.)
INTERNAL
DIAMETER
(IN.)
LENGTH OF PIPE FT (m)†
10
(3)
20
(6)
30
(9)
40
(12)
50
(15)
60
(18)
70
(21)
80
(24)
90
(27)
100
(30)
125
(38)
150
(46)
175
(53)
200
(61)
1/2 .622 175 120 97 82 73 66 61 57 53 50 44 40 — —
3/4 .824 360 250 200 170 151 138 125 118 110 103 93 84 77 72
1 1.049 680 465 375 320 285 260 240 220 205 195 175 160 145 135
1---1/4
1.380 1400 950 770 600 580 530 490 460 430 400 360 325 300 280
1---1/2 1.610 2100 1460 1180 990 900 810 750 690 650 620 550 500 460 430
*Capacity of pipe in cu ft of gas per hr for gas pressure of 0.5 psig or less. Pressure drop of 0.5---IN. W.C. (based on a 0.60 specific gravity gas). Refer to Table 2
and National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1.
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This length includes an ordinary number of fittings.
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