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Installation, Operating & Service Manual
Figure 8-2: Pilot and Gas Piping
1. Size gas piping. Design system to provide
adequate gas supply to boiler. Consider these
factors:
A. Allowable pressure drop from point of delivery
to boiler. Maximum allowable system pressure
is ½ psig. Minimum gas valve inlet pressure is
listed on rating label. See Table 8-1.
Table 8-1: Gas Pressure
Natural
Gas
Inlet Min
(in w.c.)
Inlet Max
(in w.c.)
Manifold
(in w.c.)
All Sizes
4.5
14.0
3.5
LP Gas
Inlet Min
(in w.c.)
Inlet Max
(in w.c.)
Manifold
(in w.c.)
All Sizes
11.0
14.0
10.0
B. Maximum gas demand. Consider existing and
expected future gas utilization equipment (i.e.
water heater, cooking equipment).
2. Connect boiler gas valve to gas supply system.
A. Use methods and materials in accordance with
local plumbing codes and requirements of gas
supplier. In absence of such requirements,
follow
National Fuel Gas Code
, ANSI Z223.1/
NFPA 54.
B. Use thread compounds (pipe dope) resistant
to action of liquefied petroleum gas.
C. Install sediment trap, ground-joint union and
manual shut-off valve upstream of boiler gas
control valve. See Figure 8-2 (within 6 ft. of
boiler).
D. All above ground gas piping upstream from
manual shut-off valve must be electrically
continuous and bonded to a grounding
electrode. Do not use gas piping as grounding
electrode. Refer to
National Electrical Code
,
ANSI/NFPA 70.
3. Pressure test. Boiler and its gas connection must
be leak tested before placing boiler in operation.
See "System Start-Up and Checkout" section and
"Gas Leak Test" for guidance. Follow
National Fuel
Gas Code
, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.
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Gas Piping
WARNING
Explosion Hazard.
• Failure to properly pipe gas supply to boiler
could cause improper operation if leaks of
flammable gas resulting in severe personal
injury, death, or substantial property damage.
• Gas supply to boiler and system must be shut off
prior to installing or servicing boiler gas piping.
!
DANGER
Explosion Hazard.
• Do not use matches, candles, open flames, or
other ignition sources to check for leaks. Failure
to comply could result in severe personal injury,
death, or substantial property damage.
!
Figure 8-3: Gas Manifold and Control Assembly
