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The gas piping supplying the furnace must be properly sized
based on the gas flow required, specific gravity of the gas and
the length of the run. The gas line installation must comply with
local codes, or in their absence, with the latest edition of the
National Fuel Gas Code, NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1.

Pressure 0.5 psig or less and pressure drop of 0.3" W.C.; based
on 0.60 specific gravity gas

To connect the furnace to the building’s gas piping, the installer
must supply a ground joint union, drip leg, manual shutoff valve
and line and fittings to connect to the gas control valve. In some
cases, the installer may also need to supply a transition piece
from

¹⁄₂

" (1.3 cm) pipe to a larger pipe size.

The following stipulations apply when connecting gas piping.
Refer to “Gas Piping Connections” illustrations for typical gas line
connections to the furnace.

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Gas piping must be supported external to the furnace cabinet
so that the weight of the gas line does not distort the burner
rack, manifold or gas control valve.

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Use black iron or steel pipe and fittings for building piping.

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Where possible, use new pipe that is properly chamfered,
reamed and free of burrs and chips.

NOTE: If old pipe is used, be sure it is clean and free of rust,
scale, burrs, chips and old pipe joint compound.

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Use pipe joint compound (pipe dope) on male threads only.

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Always use pipe joint compound (pipe dope) that is approved
for all gases.

NOTE: Do not apply compound to the first 2 threads.

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Use ground joint unions.

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Install a drip leg to trap dirt and moisture before it can enter
the gas control valve. The drip leg must be a minimum of 3"
(7.6 cm) long.

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Install a

¹⁄₈

" NPT pipe plug fitting, accessible for test gage

connection, immediately upstream of the gas supply
connection to the furnace.

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Always use a backup wrench when making the connection to
the gas control valve to keep it from turning.

NOTE: The orientation of the gas control valve on the
manifold must be maintained as shipped from the factory.

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Maximum torque for the gas control valve connection is
375 in-lbs.

NOTE: Excessive overtightening may damage the gas control
valve.

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Install a manual shutoff valve between the gas meter and the
furnace within 6 ft (1.8 m) of the furnace.

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If a union is installed, the union must be downstream of the
manual shutoff valve, between the shutoff valve and the
furnace.

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Tighten all joints securely.

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Connect the furnace to the building piping by one of the
following methods:

1. Rigid metallic pipe and fittings.
2. Semirigid metallic tubing and metallic fittings.
NOTE: Aluminum alloy tubing must not be used in exterior
locations. In order to seal the grommet cabinet penetration,
rigid pipe must be used to reach the outside of the cabinet. A
semirigid connector to the gas piping may be used from
there.

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Use UL Listed/CSA approved gas appliance connectors in
accordance with their instructions.

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Gas connectors must be fully in the same room as the
furnace.

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Protect gas connectors and semirigid tubing against physical
and thermal damage when installed.

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Ensure aluminum alloy tubing and connectors are coated to
protect against external corrosion when in contact with
masonry, plaster, insulation or subjected to repeated wetting
by liquids such as water (except rainwater), detergents or
sewage.

Gas Piping Connections—Upflow

Natural Gas Capacity of Pipe—Cu ft of Gas Per Hour (CFH)

Length of
Pipe—
ft (m)

Nominal Black Pipe Size

¹⁄₂

³⁄₄

¹⁄₄

¹⁄₂

10 (3)

132

278

520