Lp Conversion Two Stage Gas Heat; Nox Models; Adjusting Or Checking Furnace Input - Rheem RRPL-B Installation Instructions Manual

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C. LP CONVERSION TWO ST GE G S HE T
W RNING
THIS UNIT IS EQUIPPED AT THE FACTORY FOR USE ON NATURAL GAS ONLY.
CONVERSION TO LP GAS REQUIRES A SPECIAL KIT SUPPLIED BY THE DIS-
TRIBUTOR OR MANUFACTURER. MAILING ADDRESSES ARE LISTED ON THE
FURNACE RATING PLATE, PARTS LIST AND WARRANTY. FAILURE TO USE
THE PROPER CONVERSION KIT CAN CAUSE FIRE, CARBON MONOXIDE POI-
SONING, EXPLOSION, PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR DEATH.
Convert the valve to use liquefied petroleum (LP) gas by replacing with the gas valve sup-
plied in the conversion kit. The LP gas valve maintains the proper manifold pressure for LP
gas. The correct burner LP orifices are included in the kit.
IMPORTANT: To remove the natural gas valve, remove the four screws securing the mani-
fold pipe to the burner tray. Remove the manifold pipe with gas valve attached.
NOTE: Order the correct LP conversion kit from the furnace manufacturer. See
Conversion Kit Index shipped with unit for proper LP kit number. Furnace conver-
sion to LP gas must be performed by a qualified technician.
D. NOx MODELS
When converting units equipped with NOx inserts to LP gas, the stainless steel mesh
inserts in the entrance of the tubular exchangers are not required to meet SCAQMD NOx
emission levels. Carefully remove these inserts before firing this furnace on LP gas. This
furnace is not designed to operate on LP gas with the NOx inserts in place.
Step by step instructions on removing the NOx inserts and retaining rod are included in the
Conversion Kit Installation Instructions.
TABLE 2
LP GAS PIPE CAPACITY TABLE (CU. FT./HR.)
Maximum capacity of pipe in thousands of BTU per hour of undiluted liquefied petroleum
gases (at 11 inches water column inlet pressure).
(Based on a Pressure Drop of 0.5 Inch Water Column)
Nominal
Iron Pipe
10
Size, Inches
1/2 275
3/4 567
1 1,071 732
1-1/4 2,205 1,496 1,212 1,039
1-1/2 3,307 2,299 1,858 1,559 1,417 1,275 1,181 1,086 1,023
2 6,221 4,331 3,465 2,992 2,646 2,394 2,205 2,047 1,921 1,811 1,606 1,496
Example (LP): Input BTU requirement of unit, 150,000
Equivalent length of pipe, 60 ft. = 3/4" IPS required.
E. DJUSTING OR CHECKING FURN CE INPUT
– Natural Gas Line Pressure 5" - 10.5" W.C.
– LP Gas Line Pressure 11" - 13" W.C.
– Natural Gas Manifold Pressure 3.5" W.C
– LP Gas Manifold Pressure - 10" W.C.
Supply and manifold pressure taps are located on the gas valve body 1/8" N.P.T.
Use a properly calibrated manometer gauge for accurate gas pressure readings.
Only small variations in the gas flow should be made by means of the pressure regulator
adjustment. Furnaces functioning on LP gas must be set by means of the tank or branch
supply regulators. The furnace manifold pressure should be set at 10" W.C. at the gas con-
trol valve.
To adjust the pressure regulator, remove the regulator cap and turn the adjustment screw
clockwise to increase pressure or counterclockwise to decrease pressure. Then replace
the regulator cap securely.
Any necessary major changes in the gas flow rate should be made by changing the size of
the burner orifices. To change orifice spuds, shut off the manual main gas valve and
remove the gas manifold.
For elevations up to 2,000 feet, rating plate input ratings apply. For high altitudes (elevations
over 2,000 ft.), see conversion kit index 92-21519-47 for derating and orifice spud sizes.
Check of input is important to prevent over-firing of the furnace beyond its design-
rated input. NEVER SET INPUT ABOVE THAT SHOWN ON THE RATING PLATE. Use
the following table or formula to determine input rate.
Heating Value of Gas
(BTU/Cu. Ft.) x 3600
Cu. Ft. Per Hr. Required =
Time in Seconds
(for 1 Cu. Ft.) of Gas
Length of Pipe, Feet
20 30 40 50 60 70 80
189 152 129 114 103 96 89
393 315 267 237 217 196 182
590 504 448 409 378 346
913 834 771 724
90 100 125 150
83 78 69 63
173 162 146 132
322 307 275 252
677 630 567 511
976 866 787