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When installing the gas supply line, observe local codes per-
taining to gas pipe installations. Refer to the NFPA 54/ANSI
Z223.1 NFGC latest edition (in Canada, CAN/CSA B149.1).
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.
in every 15 ft (7 mm in every 5 m) to prevent traps. Grade
all horizontal runs downward to risers. Use risers to con-
nect 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 rec-
ommendations 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 petro-
leum gases as specified by local and/or national codes. If
using PTFE (Teflon
1
) tape, ensure the material is Double
Density type and is labeled for use on gas lines. Apply
tape per manufacturer’s instructions.
4. Pressure-test all gas piping in accordance with local and
national plumbing and gas codes before connecting piping
to unit.
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 (3450 Pa). Pres-
sure test the gas supply piping system at pressures equal to or less
than 0.5 psig (3450 Pa). 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.
Check for gas leaks at the field-installed and factory-installed
gas lines after all piping connections have been completed. Use
soap-and-water solution (or method specified by local codes
and/or regulations).
NOTE: If orifice hole appears damaged or it is suspected to have
been re-drilled, check orifice hole with a numbered drill bit of cor-
rect size. Never re-drill an orifice. A burr-free and squarely
aligned orifice hole is essential for proper flame characteristics.
See Fig. 26.
Fig. 26 — Orifice Hole
Step 11 — Install External Condensate Trap and
Line
The unit has one
3
/
4
-in. condensate drain connection on the end
of the condensate pan and an alternate connection on the bot-
tom. See Fig. 27. Unit airflow configuration does not deter-
mine which drain connection to use. Either drain connection
can be used with vertical or horizontal applications.
Fig. 27 — Condensate Drain Pan (Side View)
When using the standard side drain connection, ensure the red
plug in the alternate bottom connection is tight. Do this before
setting the unit in place. The red drain pan can be tightened
with a
1
/
2
-in. square socket drive extension.
To use the alternate bottom drain connection, remove the red
drain plug from the bottom connection (use a
1
/
2
-in. square sock-
et drive extension) and install it in the side drain connection.
The piping for the condensate drain and external trap can be
completed after the unit is in place. See Fig. 28.
All units must have an external trap for condensate drainage.
Install a trap at least 4-in. (102 mm) deep and protect against
freeze-up. If drain line is installed downstream from the exter-
nal trap, pitch the line away from the unit at 1-in. per 10 ft
(25 mm in 3 m) of run. Do not use a pipe size smaller than the
unit connection (
3
/
4
-in.).
1.
Teflon is a registered trademark of DuPont.
WARNING
Failure to follow this warning could result in personal inju-
ry, death and/or property damage.
• Connect gas pipe to unit using a backup wrench to
avoid damaging gas controls.
• Never purge a gas line into a combustion chamber.
• Never test for gas leaks with an open flame. Use a
commercially available soap solution made specifically
for the detection of leaks to check all connections.
• Use proper length of pipe to avoid stress on gas control
manifold.
BURNER
ORIFICE
DRAIN
(FACTORY-IN
S
TALLED)
PLUG
CONDEN
S
ATE PAN (
S
IDE VIEW)
S
TANDARD
S
IDE DRAIN
ALTERNATE
BOTTOM DRAIN
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