Gas Supply Installation Instructions
1
Gas piping for the house must be sized to be capable of satisfying the entire demands of the house
should all equipment be operating at the same time. Refer to Chart 3.5 (taken from the National Fuel
Gas Code) for sizing of piping for the house.
2
Connect to the supply tank or manifold in accordance with the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas
Code (ANSI Z223.1) and/or local codes. Authorities having jurisdiction should be consulted before the
installation is made.
3
Pipe joint compound must be resistant to the action of propane gas, natural gas, and caustic environment.
4
Gas connections to individual brooders shall be made using flexible gas connectors, or they can utilize
rubber hosing suitable for LP gas usage (to allow movement of the brooders for cleaning, etc.). Check
with the authorities having jurisdiction and/or local codes prior to choosing an individual gas connection
method.
5
Connection to a new installation with accessory hose and fittings is shown in Figure 3.10.
ACS
Series
18
3.0
Installation
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Gas Supply Installation instructions
CAUTION
!
Gas lines should be purged of air as described in ANSI Z223.1 (NFPA 54) or CSA-B149.1 and 2; latest
version. Installation of the piping must also confirm with the local building codes, or in the absence of local
codes, with the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 54). In Canada, installation must be
in accordance with CSA-B149.1.
WARNING
!
Improperly connected gas lines may result in serious injury and death, explosion,
poisonous fumes, toxic gases or asphyxiation. Connect gas lines in accordance
to national, state and local codes.
Gas pressure to the appliance controls must never exceed ½ PSI (14” W.C.).
Damage to the controls may result.
