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CSST GAS LINE SYSTEM

BY EASYFLEX

DESIGN & INSTALLATION GUIDE

JANUARY 2020

888 577 8999

vectorflex.com

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Page 1: ...CSST GAS LINE SYSTEM BY EASYFLEX DESIGN INSTALLATION GUIDE JANUARY 2020 888 577 8999 vectorflex com...

Page 2: ...ugh Masonry Material 4 3 9 Installation Within a Chase 4 4 Protection 4 4 1 Strike Plates 4 4 2 Steel Conduit 4 5 Meter 4 6 Appliance Connection 4 6 1 Movable Appliance 4 6 2 Direct Connection 4 6 3 G...

Page 3: ...tured Housing NFPA 501 Easyflex and its related manufacturers and subsidiaries shall have no responsibility for any misinterpretation of the information contained in this guide Nor shall Easyflex and...

Page 4: ...50 104b of the National Electric Code NEC states that bonding all piping and metal air ducts within the premises will provide additional safety Easyflex recommends that all continuous metallic systems...

Page 5: ...and serious bodily injury or property damage 1 3 STANDARDS LISTINGS CODES A VectorFlex Gas Line System complies with the following standards listings and model codes Standards ANSI LC1 CSA 6 26 Fuel G...

Page 6: ...Easyflex QuickFlare fittings have standard NPT threads and may be used in combination with all approved fuel gas pipe nipples valves regulators manifolds and accessory fittings System components such...

Page 7: ...mm 35 5 mm 41 7 mm 54 5 mm Outside Diameter OD Inches 0 638 0 720 1 024 1 276 1 496 1 906 2 409 16 2mm 18 3mm 26 0mm 32 4mm 38 0mm 48 4mm 61 2mm OD with Coating Inches 0 685 0 768 1 071 1 331 1 551 1...

Page 8: ...XXX 1 5 180 lbs ft 3 NGL 200 YW XXX NGL 200 BK XXX 2 6 320 lbs ft 3 Part Description NGLF 038 ST 3 8 CSST x 3 8 Straight Male NPT NGLF 038 ST 012 3 8 CSST x 1 2 Straight Male NPT NGLF 012 ST 1 2 CSST...

Page 9: ...Straight Female NPT NGLF 100 SF 034 1 CSST x 3 4 Straight Female NPT NGLF 114 SF 1 CSST x 1 Straight Female NPT NGLF 112 SF 3 4 CSST x 1 2 FIP Straight Fitting NGLF 200 SF 2 CSST x 2 Straight Female...

Page 10: ...3 4 T Reducing Run and Tee NGLF 112 RT 114100 1 R x 1 R x 1 T Reducing Run and Tee NGLF 112 RT 114 1 R x 1 R x 1 T Reducing Tee NGLF 200 RT 112012 2 R x 1 R x 1 2 T Reducing Run and Tee NGLF 200 RT 11...

Page 11: ...ng 1 Nut NGLF 114 FG 1 Flange Fitting 1 Nut NGLF FG 112 1 Flange Fitting 1 Nut NGLF FG 200 2 Flange Fitting 2 Nut Flange Fitting Part Description NGLF 038 TM 3 8 Termination Fitting NGLF 012 TM 1 2 Te...

Page 12: ...NGLF 012 SOO 12 1 2 x 12 Straight Stub Out NGLF 034 SOO 06 3 4 x 6 Straight Stub Out NGLF 034 SOO 12 3 4 x 12 Straight Stub Out NGLF 100 SOO 06 1 x 6 Straight Stub Out NGLF 100 SOO 12 1 x 12 Straight...

Page 13: ...s NGLF MFD 15 2 F In 1 F Out Port 1 F 4 Ports NGLF MFD 16 2 F In 1 F Out Port 1 F 6 Ports NGLF MFD 17 2 F In 1 F Out Port 1 F 4 Ports NGLF MFD 18 2 F In 2 F Out Port 1 F 6 Ports Manifold Part Descript...

Page 14: ...scription GLV 012 1 2 Ball Valve GLV 034 3 4 Ball Valve GLV 100 1 Ball Valve GLV 114 1 1 4 Ball Valve GLV 012A 1 2 Angle Valve GLV 034A 3 4 Angle Valve Ball Valve Part Description GLR 325 3L 8 w c NG...

Page 15: ...lex Gas Line System Worksheet Phone Address Date Description System Description Name of Run Supply Pressure lbs or in Length of Run ft Load of Run CFH Pressure Drop lbs or in Tube Diameter in or mm De...

Page 16: ...of the layout of the system which includes locations of meter regulator s valves appliances lengths or runs and the number and types of fittings Refer to building plans or prepare a sketch showing the...

Page 17: ...Elevated Pressure System In a complete elevated pressure system corrugated stainless steel tubing is used to deliver pressures in excess of 1 2 PSI to a pounds to inches regulator positioned directly...

Page 18: ...d An alternative sizing method is the Summation Method which considers the sum or total of the pressure losses through each section of piping This procedure is for the designer whose requirements are...

Page 19: ...r Heater and its run length from the meter The load of the Water Heater is 40 CFH The run length to the Water Heater 15 5 20 ft Refer to Table 7A 1 again by locating 20 ft length at the top row and fo...

Page 20: ...from the meter The load of the Oven is 25 CFH The run length to the Oven 15 10 35 5 65 ft Refer to Table 7A 1 For a length of 70 ft next greater provided find a value greater than or equal to 25 CFH...

Page 21: ...as load of the supplied appliance The total load of supplied appliance Furnace is 80 CFH The run length to the Furnace furthest appliance 15 10 35 5 15 80 ft Refer to Table 7A 1 For a length of 80 ft...

Page 22: ...yer Oven Range Furnace A 50 C 20 E 15 B 25 D 10 F 40 40k BTU 30k BTU 25k BTU 35k BTU 80k BTU Example 2 Low Pressure System Section Section Length Run Length Demand Tubing Size A 50 90 210 CFH 210 000...

Page 23: ...to 35 CFH 42 CFH is closest possible value greater than 35 CFH Follow that row to the left and locate the size of tubing The correct size is 1 2 CSST vi Size Run F Run F is sized by the load of the s...

Page 24: ...1 H 5 75 35 CFH 35 000 BTUH 1 2 I 15 100 115 CFH 115 000 BTUH 1 J 5 90 80 CFH 80 000 BTUH 3 4 K 10 100 35 CFH 35 000 BTUH 1 2 L 5 100 25 CFH 25 000 BTUH 1 2 M 5 100 10 CFH 10 000 BTUH 3 8 Table 3 4 i...

Page 25: ...greater than or equal to 30 CFH 45 CFH is closest possible value Follow that row to the left and locate the size of tubing The correct size is 3 8 rigid pipe v Size Run E Run E is sized using longest...

Page 26: ...greater than or equal to 80 CFH 110 CFH is closest possible value Follow that row to the left and locate the size of tubing The correct size is 3 4 rigid pipe xi Size Run K Run I is sized using the lo...

Page 27: ...5 WC 0 5 WC pressure drop will be taken over the rigid pipe trunk line and the remaining appliance runs Parameters Hybrid system Parallel arrangement Natural gas Supply pressure 1 4 psi 7 WC Pressure...

Page 28: ...30 CFH The run length to the Dryer 20 10 30 ft Refer to Table 7A 1 For a length of 30 ft find a capacity greater than or equal to 30 CFH 34 CFH is closest possible value greater than 30 CFH Follow tha...

Page 29: ...ze the run between the regulator and appliances size the low typically 8 WC pressure gas lines between the pressure regulator and the appliances Refer to the appropriate table to determine the size of...

Page 30: ...assumed that the source is the regulator rather than the meter iii Size Run B Regulator Appliance Run Distance from Regulator to Water Heater is 20 ft The load of the Water Heater is 40 CFH Refer to T...

Page 31: ...7A 1 For a length of 80 ft find a capacity greater than or equal to 35 CFH 39 CFH is closest possible value greater than 35 CFH Follow that row to the left and locate the size of tubing The correct si...

Page 32: ...at 30 CFH and 3 8 CSST pressure drop per foot is 0 Section E at 160 CFH and 1 CSST pressure drop per foot is 0 023 Section F at 25 CFH and 3 8 CSST pressure drop per foot is 0 01 Section G at 135 CFH...

Page 33: ...The VectorFlex CSST must be rigidly terminated with QuickFlare fittings or terminations and attached to structural supports This can be done by terminating with a fitting or assembly attached to a st...

Page 34: ...he end of tubing depending on the tubing size Table 4 0 On the mark make a straight circular line around the tubing DO NOT cut the jacket in a way that the surface of the tubing is nicked or scraped C...

Page 35: ...f fittings only Push the VectorFlex CSST inside the fitting until the appropriate mark is aligned with the end of the fitting When the CSST is properly seated on the fitting it makes a click sound Rem...

Page 36: ...to turn wrenches so they are not rubbing against each other when you tighten nut FITTING ASSEMBLY Fig 4 9 Recommended Fitting Torque Tubing Size Minimum Bend Radius Minimum Tightening Torque lb ft 3...

Page 37: ...ews 2 Slide tubing through box and locknut outside of box 3 Attach fitting to tubing as described previously 4 Attach fitting to tubing as described previously repeat 4 5 Attach Ball Valve to threaded...

Page 38: ...ts and other structural supports that comply with the horizontal support spacing requirements will be considered sufficiently supported CSST may be routed beneath through and alongside floor and ceili...

Page 39: ...pproved fuel gas piping materials These guidelines cannot address all applications of concealed fittings Please see local and national code standards for concealed locations Reference National Fuel Ga...

Page 40: ...l not subject it to mechanical damage When installed in crawl spaces or underneath mobile homes the VectorFlex CSST shall be installed in accordance with Easyflex standard installation instructions No...

Page 41: ...stalled in areas where the tubing will be free to move to avoid damage from puncture threats The CSST can be considered free to move when there is at least the tube s outside diameter of clearance on...

Page 42: ...plates of the appropriate size must be installed Tubing run between studs or other surfaces that prevent the CSST from moving and that are less than 24 inches apart require full striker plates and mu...

Page 43: ...reduce the opportunity for whistling Meters that do not support their own weight Meters that depend on the service supply line or the house tubing for support shall not be directly connected to the C...

Page 44: ...nd shut off valves must be securely mounted When appliances such as water heaters furnaces or fireplaces have metallic vents which extend beyond the roof physical contact between the CSST and the appl...

Page 45: ...inage on the roof protection from snow and is often required by code When VectorFlex CSST is installed in a rooftop application the following requirements must be met Support materials will be selecte...

Page 46: ...urer as acceptable and that does not void the roofing warranty When passing through a deck the CSST must be terminated to affixed locations or pass through an appropriate fixed conduit Table 4 4 Roof...

Page 47: ...irebox for log lighters or gas wands or in any firebox where wood logs will be burned due This can damage the tubing APPLIANCE CONNECTION Fig 4 48 Fig 4 49 4 6 4 3 Gas Fireplace Angle Stubs The angle...

Page 48: ...se the following method L 1 3n where L is additional length of tubing and n is the number of additional fittings and or bends to it Fig 4 50 The installation of manifold assemblies using a pounds to i...

Page 49: ...ing Under normal operation regulators will create a bubble and stop If a leakage is occurring bubbles will continue to appear Do not leak test the vent limiter with liquid leak test solution as this w...

Page 50: ...00 305 GLR 325 5AL600 OPD 425 650 Table 4 7 Maximum Total Load Natural Gas Total load of all appliances Regulator Maximum Load Natural Gas CFH Propane kBTUh 0 64 SG 1 52 SG GLR 325 3L 250 380 GLR 325...

Page 51: ...regulator options Do not continue to turn regulator adjusting screw clockwise if the outlet pressure readings do not continue to increase This may result in over firing due to loss of pressure control...

Page 52: ...g is included as part of the manufacturer s requirements for both single family and multi family building A person knowledgeable in electrical system design the local electrical code and these require...

Page 53: ...onding clamp is attached at one point within the piping system to a segment of rigid pipe or a pipe component such as a nipple fittings or manifold See Fig 1 and 2 for guidance The corrugated stainles...

Page 54: ...nector for movable appliances Regulator isolated or removed for pressure test Regulator horizontal when using vent limiter Regulator is installed in an accessible location w shut off valve and drip le...

Page 55: ...eaks during rough construction in accordance with all local codes In the absence of local requirements test in accordance with NFPA 54 National Fuel Gas Code which is 1 1 2 times the maximum working p...

Page 56: ...ay occur Any CSST that appears damaged after visual inspection should be evaluated in the following manner VectorFlex CSST must be repaired if damaged by puncture of any kind of nails screws pins stap...

Page 57: ...edure After the final pressure test inspection and final construction is complete finished interior walls connect the appliances to the system Movable appliances ranges dryers etc can only be connecte...

Page 58: ...l Gas Gas Pressure 5 psi Pressure Drop 3 5 psi 61 Table 7A 6 Maximum Capacity of VectorFlex CSST in Cubic Ft Hr of Natural Gas Gas Pressure 2 psi Pressure Drop 1 psi 61 Table 7B 1 Maximum Capacity of...

Page 59: ...Gas Pressure 10 WC Pressure Drop 3 WC based on 0 60 specific gravity Length of Tubing Tubing Size EHD 3 8 13 1 2 18 3 4 23 1 31 1 1 4 37 1 1 2 47 5 161 317 813 1699 2560 4160 10 117 230 580 1206 1836...

Page 60: ...00 41 80 190 381 609 1014 250 37 72 172 342 548 913 300 34 66 158 313 503 839 Table 7A 4 Maximum Capacity of VectorFlex CSST in Cubic Feet Per Hour of Natural Gas Gas Pressure 2 psi Pressure Drop 1 5...

Page 61: ...994 5219 100 185 385 919 1822 2861 4976 150 152 318 761 1502 2405 4139 200 132 277 666 1309 2126 3632 250 119 250 600 1177 1932 3282 300 109 229 551 1079 1787 3021 Table 7A 6 Maximum Capacity of Vecto...

Page 62: ...6 270 746 150 15 36 75 143 217 611 200 14 33 69 129 183 531 250 12 30 61 117 163 476 300 11 26 57 107 147 434 Table 7B 2 Maximum Capacity of VectorFlex CSST in Cubic Feet Per Hour of Propane Gas LP 2...

Page 63: ...664 1310 2550 5600 8400 19900 30 603 1190 2340 5100 7680 18200 40 520 1030 2030 4400 6680 15800 50 463 926 1820 3930 5990 14100 75 376 757 1490 3190 4920 11600 80 363 731 1450 3090 4770 11200 100 324...

Page 64: ...with a gas of a specific gravity other than 0 60 for natural gas or 1 52 for propane shall apply a specific gravity factor This conversion is accomplished by multiplying the flow capacities given in T...

Page 65: ...40 37 35 3 4 0 824 360 250 200 170 151 138 125 118 110 103 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 950 770 660 580 530 490 460 430 400 360 325 300...

Page 66: ...4 0 001 0 001 0 0 190 0 0585 0 016 0 005 0 001 0 001 0 0 200 0 061 0 017 0 005 0 001 0 001 0 0 225 0 067 0 021 0 007 0 002 0 001 0 0 250 0 083 0 026 0 008 0 002 0 001 0 0 275 0 101 0 031 0 010 0 003 0...

Page 67: ...86 0 667 0 194 0 051 0 024 0 007 0 003 1450 2 445 0 710 0 207 0 055 0 026 0 008 0 003 1500 2 609 0 755 0 220 0 058 0 028 0 008 0 003 1550 2 778 0 800 0 234 0 062 0 029 0 009 0 004 1600 2 951 0 847 0 2...

Page 68: ...492 1 083 0 287 0 136 0 040 0 017 3600 3 583 1 112 0 294 0 139 0 041 0 018 3650 3 676 1 140 0 302 0 143 0 043 0 018 3700 3 770 1 169 0 309 0 147 0 044 0 018 3750 3 864 1 199 0 317 0 150 0 045 0 019 3...

Page 69: ...927 0 439 0 131 0 055 6800 3 602 3 602 0 953 0 451 0 134 0 057 6900 3 700 3 700 0 979 0 464 0 138 0 058 7000 3 800 3 800 1 005 0 476 0 142 0 060 7100 3 901 3 901 1 032 0 489 0 146 0 061 7200 4 003 4...

Page 70: ...0 000 160 0 649 0 140 0 022 0 005 0 002 0 001 0 000 170 0 739 0 160 0 025 0 006 0 002 0 001 0 000 180 0 835 0 181 0 028 0 007 0 002 0 001 0 000 190 0 938 0 204 0 031 0 007 0 003 0 001 0 000 200 1 046...

Page 71: ...6 0 012 1250 1 860 0 402 0 153 0 050 0 013 1300 2 025 0437 0 166 0 054 0 014 1350 2 198 0 474 0 180 0 059 0 016 1400 2 378 0 512 0 194 0 064 0 017 1450 2 566 0 552 0 210 0 068 0 018 1500 0 593 0 225 0...

Page 72: ...464 0 462 0 121 3650 3 936 1 508 0 476 0 124 3700 4 052 1 552 0 489 0 128 3750 4 169 1 597 0 503 0 132 3800 4 288 1 643 0 518 0 135 3850 4 409 1 690 0 532 0 139 3900 4 532 1 737 0 547 0 143 3950 4 65...

Page 73: ...0 1 546 0 402 6500 1 598 0 416 6600 1 650 0 429 6700 1 703 0 443 6800 1 756 0 457 6900 1 811 0 471 7000 1 867 0 485 7100 1 923 0 500 7200 1 980 0 515 7300 2 039 0 530 7400 2 098 0 545 7500 2 158 0 560...

Page 74: ...0 899 9500 3 544 0 919 9600 3 623 0 939 9700 3 703 0 960 9750 3 743 0 970 9800 3 783 0 980 9900 3 865 1 001 10000 3 947 1 023 10500 4 373 1 132 11000 4 822 1 248 11500 1 370 12000 1 497 12500 1 630 13...

Page 75: ...and the capacity to conduct safely any current likely to be imposed As per the National Electrical Code BTU British Thermal Unit The quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of...

Page 76: ...ne and butane FULL LOCKUP The capability of totally stopping the flow of gas if the load goes to zero thus preventing the downstream pressure from increasing more than a certain upper limit pressure a...

Page 77: ...m PSIG Pounds per square inch gauge The pressure as read from a measurement gauge of device Gauge pressure is pressure above atmospheric pressure and is sometimes simply referred to as PSI PURGE To co...

Page 78: ...pecial type of shielding device used when concealed tubing is run through wall studs floor and ceiling joists or other structural members where tubing movement is restricted TUBING ASTM A240 Type 304...

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