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Inlet gas supply pressures must be maintained within the ranges
specified in the following table. The supply pressure must be
constant and available with all other household gas fired appli-
ances operating. The minimum gas supply pressure must be
maintained to prevent unreliable ignition. The maximum must not
be exceeded to prevent unit overfiring.
Natural Gas
Minimum: 4.5" w.c.
Maximum: 10.0" w.c.
Propane Gas
Minimum: 11.0" w.c.
Maximum: 13.0" w.c.
INLET GAS SUPPLY PRESSURE
H
IGH
A
LTITUDE
D
ERATE
When this furnace is installed at high altitude, the appropriate
High Altitude orifice kit must be applied. This is required due to
the natural reduction in the density of both the gas fuel and com-
bustion air as altitude increases. The kit will provide the proper
design certified input rate within the specified altitude range.
High altitude kits are purchased according to the installation alti-
tude and usage of either natural or propane gas. Consult the
furnace Specification Sheet for appropriate kits.
Do
not
derate the furnace by adjusting the manifold pressure to a
lower pressure than specified on the furnace rating plate. The
combination of the lower air density and a lower manifold pressure
will prohibit the burner orifice from drawing the proper amount of air
into the burner. This may cause incomplete combustion, flash-
back, and possible yellow tipping.
In some areas the gas supplier may artificially derate the gas in an
effort to compensate for the effects of altitude. If the gas is artifi-
cially derated, the appropriate orifice size must be determined
based upon the BTU/ft
3
content of the derated gas and the alti-
tude. Refer to the National Fuel Gas Code, NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1,
and information provided by the gas supplier to determine the proper
orifice size.
A different pressure switch may be required at high altitude regard-
less of the BTU/ft
3
content of the fuel used. Consult the furnace
Specification Sheet for pressure switch.
P
ROPANE
G
AS
C
ONVERSION
WARNING
P
OSSIBLE
PROPERTY
DAMAGE
,
PERSONAL
INJURY
OR
DEATH
MAY
OCCUR
IF
THE
CORRECT
CONVERSION
KITS
ARE
NOT
INSTALLED
.
T
HE
APPROPRIATE
KITS
MUST
BE
APPLIED
TO
ENSURE
SAFE
AND
PROPER
FURNACE
OPERATION
.
A
LL
CONVERSIONS
MUST
BE
PERFORMED
BY
A
QUALIFIED
INSTALLER
OR
SERVICE
AGENCY
.
This unit is configured for natural gas. The appropriate
manufacturer’s propane gas conversion kit, must be applied for
propane gas installations. Refer to the
Propane Gas and/or High
Altitude Installations
for details.
Consult the furnace Specification Sheet for a listing of appro-
priate kits. The indicated kits must be used to insure safe and
proper furnace operation. All conversions must be performed by a
qualified installer, or service agency.
G
AS
V
ALVE
This unit is equipped with a 24 volt gas valve controlled during
furnace operation by the integrated control module. As shipped,
the valve is configured for natural gas. The valve is field convertible
for use with propane gas by replacing the regulator spring with a
propane gas spring from an appropriate manufacturer’s propane
gas conversion kit. Taps for measuring the gas supply pressure
and manifold pressure are provided on the valve.
The gas valve has a manual ON/OFF control located on the valve
itself. This control may be set only to the “ON” or “OFF” position.
Refer to the lighting instructions label or
Startup Procedure &
Adjustment
for use of this control during start up and shut down
periods.
G
AS
P
IPING
C
ONNECTIONS
T
O
AVOID
POSSIBLE
UNSATISFACTORY
OPERATION
OF
EQUIPMENT
DAMAGE
DUE
TO
UNDERFIRING
OR
EQUIPMENT
,
USE
THE
PROPER
SIZE
OF
NATURAL
/
PROPANE
GAS
PIPING
NEEDED
WHEN
RUNNING
PIPE
FROM
THE
METER
/
TANK
TO
THE
FURNACE
.
WARNING
When sizing a trunk line, be sure to include all appliances which
will operate simultaneously when sizing a trunk line.
The gas piping supplying the furnace must be properly sized based
on the gas flow required, specific gravity of the gas, and 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.
Natural Gas Capacity of Pipe
In Cubic Feet of Gas Per Hour (CFH)
Length of
Nominal Black Pipe Size
Pipe in Feet
1/2"
3/4"
1"
1 1/4"
1 1/2"
10
132
278
520
1050
1600
20
92
190
350
730
1100
30
73
152
285
590
980
40
63
130
245
500
760
50
56
115
215
440
670
60
50
105
195
400
610
70
46
96
180
370
560
80
43
90
170
350
530
90
40
84
160
320
490
100
38
79
150
305
460
(Pressure 0.5 psig or less and pressure drop of 0.3" W.C.; Based on
0.60 Specific Gravity Gas)
CFH =
BTUH Furnace Input
Heating Value of Gas (BTU/Cubic Foot)
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 gas valve. In some cases, the
installer may also need to supply a transition piece from 1/2" pipe
to a larger pipe size.
