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The NATURAL GAS manifold pressure adjustments in Table
21 compensate for BOTH altitude AND gas heating value.
DO NOT apply an additional de--rate factor to the pressures
show in Table 21. The values in this table are NOT referenced
to sea level; they are AS--MEASURED AT ALTITUDE.
The heating content of natural gas at altitude may already
provide for a reduction in capacity of the furnace. Be sure to
obtain the expected in--season gas heating value of the gas
from the gas supplier BEFORE making any adjustments for
capacity or altitude. Refer to Table 21. No adjustments to the
furnace may be necessary at altitude for certain gas heating
values.
Refer to the instructions provided in the factory--specified
LP/Propane conversion kit for instructions for setting gas
manifold pressures for LP/Propane applications.
NOTICE
In the USA, the input rating for altitudes above 2000 ft. (609.6M)
must be reduced by 2 percent for each 1000 ft. (304.8M) above sea
level. Refer to Table 19. The natural gas manifold pressures in
Table 21 adjust for BOTH altitude and natural gas heating value.
In Canada, the input rating must be reduced by 5 percent for
altitudes of 2000 ft. (609.6M) to 4500 ft. (1371.6M) above sea
level. The natural gas manifold pressures in Table 21 adjust for
BOTH altitude and natural gas heating value.
NOTE
: For Canadian altitudes of 2000 to 4500 ft. (610 to 1372
M), use USA altitudes of 2001 to 3000 ft. (611 to 914 M) in Table
21.
To adjust manifold pressure to obtain the proper input rate, first,
determine if the furnace has the correct orifice installed. At higher
altitudes or different gas heat contents, it may be necessary to
change the factory orifice to a different orifice. Tables have been
provided in the furnace installation instructions to match the
required orifice to the manifold pressure to the heat content and
specific gravity of the gas. To do this:
1. Obtain average yearly gas heat value (at installed altitude)
from local gas supplier.
2. Obtain average yearly gas specific gravity from local gas
supplier.
3. Find installation altitude in Table 21.
4. Find closest natural gas heat value and specific gravity in
Table 21. Follow heat value and specific gravity lines to
point of intersection to find orifice size and manifold pres-
sure settings for proper operation.
5. Check and verify burner orifice size in furnace. NEVER
ASSUME ORIFICE SIZE. ALWAYS CHECK AND
VERIFY.
If orifice hole appears damaged or it is suspected to have been
redrilled, check orifice hole with a numbered drill bit of
correct size. Never redrill an orifice. A burr--free and squarely
aligned orifice hole is essential for proper flame characteristics.
NOTICE
6. Replace orifice with correct size, if required as shown in
Table 21. Use only factory--supplied orifices. See EX-
AMPLE 1.
EXAMPLE 1: 0 -- 2000 ft. (0 -- 609.6M) altitude
Heating value = 1050 Btu/cu ft.
Specific gravity = 0.62
Therefore: Orifice No. 44
(Furnace is shipped with No. 44 orifices. In this example, all main
burner orifices are the correct size and do not need to be changed to
obtain proper input rate.)
Manifold pressure: 3.4--in. w.c. (847 Pa).
NOTE
:
To convert gas manifold Table pressures to Pascals,
multiply the in. w.c. value by 249.1 Pa/in. w.c. (1 in. w.c. = 249.1
Pa).
1. Adjust manifold pressure to obtain proper gas input rate.
See Fig. 53.
a. Turn gas valve ON/OFF switch to OFF.
b. Remove manifold pressure tap plug from gas valve.
c. Connect a water column manometer or similar device to
manifold pressure tap.
d. Turn gas valve ON/OFF switch to ON.
e. Manually close blower door switch.
f. Jumper R and W thermostat connections on control to start
furnace. See Fig. 36.
g. Remove regulator adjustment cap from gas valve pressure
regulator and turn adjusting screw (3/16 or smaller flat--
tipped screwdriver) counterclockwise (out) to decrease in-
put rate or clockwise (in) to increase input rate. See Fig.
53.
DO NOT set manifold pressure less than 2.8--in. w.c. (697 Pa)
or more than 3.8 in. w.c. (947 Pa) for natural gas. If required
manifold pressure is outside this range, change main burner
orifices to obtain manifold pressure in this range.
NOTICE
h. When correct input is obtained, replace cap that conceals
gas valve regulator adjustment screws. Main burner flame
should be clear blue, almost transparent See Fig. 61.
i. Remove jumper R to W.
2. Verify natural gas input rate by clocking meter.
NOTE
: Contact your HVAC distributor or gas supplier for metric
gas meter Tables, if required.
a. Turn off all other gas appliances and pilots served by the
meter.
b. Jumper R to W.
c. Run furnace for 3 minutes.
d. Measure time (in sec) for gas meter to complete one revolu-
tion and note reading. The 2 or 5 cubic feet dial provides
a more accurate measurement of gas flow.
e. Refer to Table 20 for cubic ft. of gas per hr.
f. Multiply gas rate cu ft./hr by heating value (Btuh/cu ft.) to
obtain input rate.
g. If clocked rate does not match required input from Step 1,
increase manifold pressure to increase input or decrease
manifold pressure to decrease input. Repeat steps b through
e of Step 1 until correct heat input is achieved. Re--install
regulator seal cap on gas valve.
3. Restore furnace to normal operating condition.
a. Turn gas valve ON/OFF switch to OFF.
b. Remove water column manometer or similar device from
manifold pressure tap.
c. Replace manifold pressure tap plug to gas valve.
d. Turn gas valve ON/OFF switch to ON.
e. Check for gas leaks and verity furnace operation.
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