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Gas Line Sizing for a Noritz Gas Water Heater 

Maximum Natural Gas Delivery Capacity in Cubic Feet per Hour (0.60 Specific Gravity, 0.5" WC Pressure Drop) 

Contact the Gas Supplier for Btu/Cubic Ft. of the Supplied Gas.  1000 BTU/Cubic Ft. is a Typical Value

Maximum Liquified Petroleum (Undiluted) Delivery Capacity in Thousands of Btuh (0.5" WC Pressure Drop)

Length in Feet

Length in Feet

Pipe

Size

Pipe

Size

1/2"

1/2"

3/4"

3/4"

1"

1"

1 1/4"

1 1/4"

1 1/2"

1 1/2"

2"

2"

2 1/2"

3"

3 1/2"

4"

10'

20'

30'

40'

50'

60'

70'

80'

90'

100'

125'

10'

20'

30'

40'

50'

60'

70'

80'

90'

100'

125'

150'

200'

174
363

684

1404

2103

4050
6455

11,412

16,709

23,277

119

249

470

965

1445

2784

4437

7843

11,484

15,998

96

200

377

775

1161

2235

3563

6299

9222

12,847

Adapted from UPC 1997

82

171

323

663

993

1913

3049

5391

7893

10,995

73

152

286

588

880

1696

2703

4778

6995

9745

66

138

259

532

798

1536

2449

4329

6338

8830

61

127

239

490

734

1413
2253

3983

5831

8123

56

53

50

44

118

111

104

93

222

208

197

174

456
683

1315
2096

3705

5425

7557

428

641

1234
1966

3476

5090

7091

404

605

1165
1857

3284

4808

6698

358

536

1033

1646

2910

4261

5936

275

567

1071
2205

3307

6221

189

393

732

1496

2299

4331

152
315

590

1212

1858

3465

129

267

504

1039

1559

2992

114

237

448

913

1417

2646

103

217

409

834

1275

2394

96

196

378

771

1181

2205

89

185

346

724

1086

2047

83

173

322
677

1023

1921

78

162

307
630

976

1811

69

146

275
567

866

1606

63

132

252
511

787

1496

55

112

213
440

675

1260

Maximum Capacity of Flex TracPipe  in Cubic Feet per Hour of Natural Gas 

(0.60 Specific Gravity, 0.5" WC Pressure Drop) 

Length in Feet

Pipe

Size

3/4"

1"

1 1/4"

1 1/2"

2"

10'

20'

30'

40'

50'

60'

70'

80'

90'

100'

150'

200'

206

383

614

1261

2934

147

269

418
888

2078

121

218

334
723

1698

105

188

284
625

1472

94

168

251
559

1317

86

153

227
509

1203

80

141

209

471

1114

75

132

194

440

1042

71

125
181

415

983

67

118
171

393

933

55

94

137

320

762

48

82

116

277

661

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Maximum Capacity of Flex TracPipe  in Thousands of Btuh Liquified Petroleum 

( 0.5" WC Pressure Drop) 

Length in Feet

Pipe

Size

3/4"

1"

1 1/4"

1 1/2"

2"

10'

20'

30'

40'

50'

60'

70'

80'

90'

100'

150'

200'

325

605

971

1993

4638

232

425

661

1404

3285

191

344

528

1143

2684

166

297

449
988

2327

149

265

397
884

2082

136

241

359
805

1902

126

222

330

745

1761

118

208

307

696

1647

112

197
286

656

1554

106

186
270

621

1475

87

143
217

506

1205

76

129
183

438

1045

R

** For reference only.  Please consult gas pipe manufacturer for actual pipe capacities.

** For reference only.  Please consult gas pipe manufacturer for actual pipe capacities.

Maximum Capacity for Gas Flex Connectors in Cubic Feet per Hour of Natural Gas 

(0.60 Specific Gravity, 0.5" WC Pressure Drop) 

Length in Inches

Pipe

Size

1/2"

3/4"

1"

1 1/4"

12"

24"

36"

48"

60"

72"

180

150

290

581

1470

125

255

512

1200

106

215

442

1130

93

197

397
960

86

173

347
930

Length in Inches

Pipe

Size

1/2"

3/4"

1"

1 1/4"

12"

24"

36"

48"

60"

72"

288

240

465

930

2352

200

409

825

1920

169

344

708

1808

149

315

638

1536

137

278

556

1488

Maximum Capacity for Gas Flex Connectors in Thousands of Btuh Liquified Petroleum 

( 0.5" WC Pressure Drop) 

** For reference only.  Please consult gas pipe manufacturer for actual pipe capacities.

TracPipe® is a registered trademark of Omega Flex.

Summary of Contents for NR50-OD

Page 1: ...ge personal injury or death NORITZ AMERICA CORPORATION Installation Manual TANKLESS GAS WATER HEATER DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or ser...

Page 2: ...t Part Shape Q ty 1 1 Remote Controller Cord 26ft 1 Isolation Valves includes pressure relief valve Pipe Cover PC 1S 1 1 Cross Recess Head Screw OD type only Owner s Guide Warranty Installation Manual...

Page 3: ...he water with approved methods in order to ensure full warranty coverage WARNING CAUTION Check the Gas Check that the rating plate indicates the correct type of gas Check that the gas supply line is s...

Page 4: ...upply opening causing the performance of the device fan to drop and incomplete combustion to occur as a result Avoid installation in places where special chemical agents e g hair spray or spray deterg...

Page 5: ...outdoor instal lation use high temperature sealant around the flue collar for rain protection Avoid installation where the unit will be exposed to excessive winds Before installing make sure that the...

Page 6: ...ore on either side of the unit to facilitate inspection If possible leave 24 or more in front of the unit to facilitate maintenance and service if necessary If possible leave 3 or more above and below...

Page 7: ...84 Maintain the following clearance from both combustible and non combustible materials indicates the distance when installing a heat insu lating board incombustible material other than metal with thi...

Page 8: ...k or paved driveway located on public property Under veranda porch deck or balcony 7 M indicates clearances required in Canada Maintain clearances in accordance with local installation codes and the r...

Page 9: ...ty air inlet into any building 3 above any forced air inlet within 10 Vent Clearances When Heater is In stalled Outdoors With a Vent Cap All clearance requirements are in accordance with ANSI Z21 10 3...

Page 10: ...For Installations in Canada clearances are as follows To windows doors gravity air inlets 36 To forced air inlets 6 3 1 1 1 Outdoor Clearances to Opening into Any Building 1 below 1 horizontally from...

Page 11: ...apply unnecessary force to the device when installing Internal parts may be damaged and may become highly dangerous Install the unit on a vertical wall and ensure that it is level Locating Screw Holes...

Page 12: ...nt to this appliance Consult the manufacturer s instructions for the proper appliance adapter Vent Piping Noritz N Vent is suggested for the vent system If N Vent is not used a UL listed category III...

Page 13: ...section is recommended to prevent debris from falling into the water heater Install a condensation drain in the horizontal section of the venting For installations in tight spaces where there is not...

Page 14: ...t is installed in a mechanical closet provide a 24 clearance in front of the unit to the door If combustion air will be provided through a duct size the duct to provide 60 cubic feet of fresh air per...

Page 15: ...the furthest outlet and the Btuh required by everything after that section Sample Gas Line Sample Calculation Outlet A 45 Use 50 50 000 Btuh requires 1 2 Outlet B 40 65 000 Btuh requires 1 2 Section...

Page 16: ...per Hour of Natural Gas 0 60 Specific Gravity 0 5 WC Pressure Drop Length in Feet Pipe Size 3 4 1 1 1 4 1 1 2 2 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 150 200 206 383 614 1261 2934 147 269 418 888 2078 121 2...

Page 17: ...connected to any heating system or components previ ously used with a nonpotable water heating appliance When water is required in one part of the system at a higher temperature than in the rest of t...

Page 18: ...her means to en sure that the supply water pressure to the inlet of the heater does not fall below 29 psi when the maximum amount of water is being demanded Also install a pressure meter on the inlet...

Page 19: ...ent Device Shutoff Valve Type of Water Hardness Level Treatment Device Flush Frequency Type of Water Hardness Level Treatment Device Flush Frequency Soft 0 1 gpg 1 3 gpg 0 17 mg L None None None None...

Page 20: ...ommends the use of an Isolation Kit with the installation These kits include an integrated shut off and serv ice valve with unions and a pressure relief valve 1 Noritz recommends the use of an Isolati...

Page 21: ...interference and faulty operation Disconnect Power Electrical Shock Hazard Do not turn power on until electrical wiring is finished Disconnect power before servicing Failure to do so may result in de...

Page 22: ...OFF button on the remote controller To keep the water heater off let the unit sit for 30 sec to return to the original display When setting the maximum temperature to 125 160 F 1 Turn the water heater...

Page 23: ...Part RC CORD26 or use 18AWG wire Install according to the National Electrical Code and all applicable local codes Connecting Remote Controller Cord to Unit Keep the remote controller cord away from th...

Page 24: ...needs to be cleaned it must be performed by a qualified service technician Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air The pressure relief valve must be operated once a year to ensure...

Page 25: ...s stop and follow the instruc tions on page 3 of Owner s Guide 6 Turn the gas control manual valve counterclockwise to the on position 7 Turn on electric power to the unit 8 The unit will now operate...

Page 26: ...0 6 OBLONG HOLE HOT WATER OUTLET 3 4 COLD WATER INLET 3 4 GAS INLET 3 4 WIRING THROUGHWAYS b n k c g n s f r 4 0 5 2 0 3 x 0 5 OBLONG HOLE 4 7 2 0 3 3 2 4 3 3 4 7 3 0 3 x 0 6 OBLONG HOLE 0 4 24 5 0 4...

Page 27: ...OTTOM OFCASE BOTTOM OFCASE VIEW FROM TOP UPPER WALL MOUNT BRACKETS LOWER WALL MOUNT BRACKETS AIR INLET AIR INLET GAS INLET COLD WATER INLET WATER DRAIN VALVE HOT WATER OUTLET WATER FILTER WATER DRAIN...

Page 28: ...ING THROUGHWAYS 13 3 13 1 13 8 20 5 0 4 19 2 0 4 6 7 1 2 0 4 21 4 4 7 2 4 3 3 0 4 4 7 COLD WATER INLET 3 4 HOT WATER OUTLET 3 4 7 0 4 3 1 5 3 8 1 6 GAS INLET 1 2 10 0 3 9 7 2 2 2 VIEW FROM TOP WIRING...

Page 29: ...otes on the Installation Location The remote should be installed in an easily accessible location Avoid installing in a place where water or steam can come into contact with the con troller Avoid loca...

Page 30: ...ord Phillips Roundhead Wood Screw Wall Anchor 3 Remove the cover of the remote control mark the location of the screw holes and drill holes for the wall anchors 4 Insert the wall anchors screw the rem...

Page 31: ...the wall pipe containing the remote controller wires through the hole 4 Slide the junction box packing and the junction box over the remote controller wires and wall pipe protruding from the outside w...

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