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Gas Piping
CAUTION
If a flexible gas connector is required or allowed by
the authority that has jurisdiction, black iron pipe
shall be installed at the gas valve and extend outside
the furnace cabinet. The flexible connector can then
be added between the black iron pipe and the gas
supply line.
Gas Supply
WARNING
Do not over torque (800 in-lbs) or under torque (350
in-lbs) when attaching the gas piping to the gas
valve.
1 - This unit is shipped standard for left or right side
installation of gas piping (or top entry in horizontal
applications). Connect the gas supply piping into the
gas valve. The maximum torque is 800 in lbs and
minimum torque is 350 in lbs when when attaching
the gas piping to the gas valve.
2 - When connecting the gas supply piping, consider
factors such as length of run, number of fittings, and
furnace rating to avoid excessive pressure drop.
Table 6 lists recommended pipe sizes for typical
applications.
3 - The gas piping must not run in or through air ducts,
clothes chutes, gas vents or chimneys, dumb
waiters, or elevator shafts.
4 - The piping should be sloped 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) per
15 feet (4.57 m) upward toward the meter from the
furnace. The piping must be supported at proper
intervals [every 8 to 10 feet (2.44 to 3.01 m)] with
suitable hangers or straps. Install a drip leg in
vertical pipe runs to the unit.
5 - A 1/8” N.P.T. plugged tap or pressure post is located
on the gas valve to facilitate test gauge connection.
See figures 34 and 35.
6 - In some localities, codes may require the installation
of a manual main shut-off valve and union (furnished
by the installer) external to the unit. The union must
be of the ground joint type.
IMPORTANT
Compounds used on threaded joints of gas piping must
be resistant to the actions of liquified petroleum gases.
NOTE - If emergency shutoff is necessary, shut off the
main manual gas valve and disconnect main power to the
furnace. The installer should properly label these devices
.
Gas Pipe Capacity - ft3/hr (m3/hr)
TABLE 6
Gas Pipe Capacity - ft3/hr (m3/hr)
Nominal
Iron Pipe
Size
inches
(mm)
Internal
Diameter
inches
(mm)
Length of Pipe - feet (m)
10
(3.048)
20
(6.096)
30
(9.144)
40
(12.192)
50
(15.240)
60
(18.288)
70
(21.336)
80
(24.384)
90
(27.432)
100
(30.480)
1/2
(12.7)
.622
(17.799)
175
(4.96)
120
(3.40)
97
(2.75)
82
(2.32)
73
(2.07)
66
(1.87)
61
(1.73)
57
(1.61)
53
(1.50)
50
(1.42)
3/4
(19.05)
.824
(20.930)
360
(10.19)
250
(7.08)
200
(5.66)
170
(4.81)
151
(4.28)
138
(3.91)
125
(3.54)
118
(3.34)
110
(3.11)
103
(2.92)
1
(25.4)
1.049
(26.645)
680
(919.25)
465
(13.17)
375
(10.62)
320
(9.06)
285
(8.07)
260
(7.36)
240
(6.80)
220
(6.23)
205
(5.80)
195
(5.52)
1-1/4
(31.75)
1.380
(35.052)
1400
(39.64)
950
(26.90)
770
(21.80)
660
(18.69)
580
(16.42)
530
(15.01)
490
(13.87)
460
(13.03)
430
(12.18)
400
(11.33)
1-1/2
(38.1)
1.610
(40.894)
2100
(59.46)
460
(41.34)
1180
(33.41)
990
(28.03)
900
(25.48)
810
(22.94)
750
(21.24)
690
(19.54)
650
(18.41)
620
(17.56)
2
(50.8)
2.067
(52.502)
3950
(111.85)
2750
(77.87)
2200
(62.30)
1900
(53.80)
1680
(47.57)
1520
(43.04)
1400
(39.64)
1300
(36.81)
1220
(34.55)
1150
(32.56)
2-1/2
(63.5)
2.469
(67.713)
6300
(178.39)
4350
(123.17)
3520
(99.67)
3000
(84.95
2650
(75.04)
2400
(67.96)
2250
(63.71)
2050
(58.05)
1950
(55.22)
1850
(52.38)
3
(76.2)
3.068
(77.927)
11000
(311.48)
7700
(218.03)
6250
(176.98)
5300
(150.07)
4750
(134.50)
4300
(121.76)
3900
(110.43)
3700
(104.77)
3450
(97.69)
3250
(92.03)
