Install Instructions

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3 Gas connections
Installation & Service Manual
Gas Piping
GAS VALVE
GAS SHUTOFF
TRAP
( DRIP LEG )
UNION
Figure 3-1_Gas Line Connection
All gas connections must be made with pipe joint
com pound resistant to the action of liquefied pe tro leum and
natural gas. All piping must comply with local codes. Tubing
installations must com ply with ap proved standards and
practices. Reference FIG. 3-1 for a typical installation.
Install Piping to Control
1. The gas line should be a separate line direct from the
meter unless the existing gas line is of sufficient capacity.
Verify pipe size with your gas sup pli er.
2. Use new, properly threaded black iron pipe free from
chips. If tubing is used, make sure the ends are cut
squared, deburred and clean. All tubing bends must be
smooth and without deformation. Avoid flexible gas
connections. Internal diameter of flexible lines may not
provide proper volume of gas.
3. Run pipe or tubing to the gas valve or manifold inlet. If
tubing is used, obtain a tube to pipe coupling to connect
the tubing to the gas valve or man i fold inlet.
4. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN. Over tightening may result in
damage to the gas valves. Valve distortion or malfunction
may result if the pipe is inserted too deeply into the gas
valve.
5. Apply a moderate amount of good quality pipe compound
(DO NOT use Teflon tape) to pipe only, leaving two end
threads bare.
6. Remove seal over gas valve or manifold inlet.
7. Connect pipe to gas valve or manifold inlet. Use wrench
to square ends of the gas valve (FIG. 3-2).
8. For L.P. gas, consult your L.P. gas supplier for expert
installation.
TABLE - 3E
Capacity of Schedule 40 Metallic Pipe in Cubic Feet of Natural Gas Per Hour
(based on .60 specific gravity, 0.30" w.c. pressure drop)
Pipe
Size
(Inches)
Length of Pipe in Straight Feet
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 125 150 175 200
1/2 131 90 72 62 55 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
3/4 273 188 151 129 114 104 95 89 83 79 70 63 58 N/A
1 514 353 284 243 215 195 179 167 157 148 131 119 109 102
1 1/4 1,060 726 583 499 442 400 368 343 322 304 269 244 224 209
1 1/2 1,580 1,090 873 747 662 600 552 514 482 455 403 366 336 313
2 3,050 2,090 1,680 1,440 1,280 1,160 1,060 989 928 877 777 704 648 602
2 1/2 4,860 3,340 2,680 2,290 2,030 1,840 1,690 1,580 1,480 1,400 1,240 1,120 1,030 960
3 8,580 5,900 4,740 4,050 3,590 3,260 3,000 2,790 2,610 2,470 2,190 1,980 1,820 1,700
4 17,500 12,000 9,660 8,270 7,330 6,640 6,110 5,680 5,330 5,040 4,460 4,050 3,720 3,460