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FURNACE DAMAGE HAZARD
Failure to follow this caution may result in furnace damage.
Connect gas pipe to furnace using a backup wrench to
avoid damaging gas controls and burner misalignment.
CAUTION
!
An accessible manual equipment shutoff valve MUST be installed
external to furnace casing and within 6 ft. (2 M) of furnace.
Install a sediment trap externally in the riser leading to furnace as
shown in
Fig. 31.
Connect a capped nipple into lower end of tee.
Capped nipple should extend below level of furnace gas controls.
Place a ground joint union between furnace gas control valve and
exterior manual equipment gas shutoff valve.
GAS
SUPPLY
MANUAL
SHUT OFF
VALVE
(REQUIRED)
SEDIMENT
TRAP
UNION
NOTE: Union may be inside the
vestibule where permitted by
local codes.
FRONT
A11035
Fig. 31 -- Typical Gas Pipe Arrangement
A 1/8--in. (3 mm) NPT plugged tapping, accessible for test gauge
connection, MUST be installed immediately upstream of gas
supply connection to furnace and downstream of manual
equipment shutoff valve.
Piping should be pressure and leak tested in accordance with the
current addition of the NFGC in the United States, local, and
national plumbing and gas codes before the furnace has been
connected. Refer to current edition of NSCNGPIC in Canada.
After all connections have been made, purge lines and check for
leakage at furnace prior to operating furnace.
NOTE
:
The furnace gas control valve inlet pressure tap
connection is suitable to use as test gauge connection providing
test pressure DOES NOT exceed maximum 0.5 psig (14--In. W.C.)
stated on gas control valve. See
Fig.
32.
INLET PRESSURE TAP
SET SCREW: 3/32” HEX HEAD
ACCEPTS 5/16” HOSE
CONNECTION
ON/OFF SWITCH
MANIFOLD PRESSURE TAP SET SCREW:
3/32” HEX HEAD ACCEPTS
5/16” HOSE CONNECTION
REGULATOR SEAL CAP
(REGULAR ADJ. UNDER CAP)
OUTP
1/2” NPT
INLET
1/2” NPT
OUTLET
Representative drawing only, some models may vary in appearance.
A170117
Fig. 32 -- Gas Valve with Tower Pressure Ports
If pressure exceeds 0.5 psig (14--In. W.C.), gas supply pipe must be
disconnected from furnace and capped before and during supply
pipe pressure test. If test pressure is equal to or less than 0.5 psig
(14--In. W.C.), turn off electric shutoff switch located on furnace
gas control valve and accessible manual equipment shutoff valve
before and during supply pipe pressure test. After all connections
have been made, purge lines and check for leakage at furnace prior
to operating furnace.
The gas supply pressure shall be within the maximum and
minimum inlet supply pressures marked on the rating plate with
the furnace burners ON and OFF.
Gas entry can be from left or right side, or top panel. See Figs. 33
and 34.
Gas Pipe Grommet
For direct vent (2-pipe) applications, the knockout for the gas pipe
must be sealed to prevent air leakage. Remove the knockout, install
the grommet in the knockout, then insert the gas pipe. The
grommet is included in the loose parts bag. See
Fig.
33.
Gas Pipe Grommet Required
For Direct Vent Applications
Left Side Gas Entry. Gas Pipe
Grommet Required For Direct
Vent Applications.
A11338
Fig. 33 -- Gas Entry
1
ï
1/2 inch for Gas
7/8 inch for 115 VAC Electric
A170125
Fig. 34 -- Alternate Gas and Electric Entry
NOTE: Top plate may be field drilled for alternate gas and
115 VAC electric entry.