Gas Pressure; Lp Conversion - Rheem RGPE series Installation Instructions Manual

GAS PRESSURE

IMPORTANT: Natural gas supply pres-
sure should operate between 5" to
10.5" w.c. LP gas supply pressure
should be 11" to 13" w.c. This pressure
must be maintained with all other
gas-fired appliances in operation.
NOTE: Do not exceed a gas pressure
of 13" w.c.
WARNING
!
ELEVATIONS ABOVE 2000 FT
REQUIRE THAT THE FURNACE INPUT
RATING BE ADJUSTED AND THAT
THE SIZE OF THE BURNER ORI-
FICES BE RE-CALCULATED BASED
ON ELEVATION AND GAS HEATING
VALUE. THE BURNER ORIFICES MAY
(OR MAY NOT) NEED TO BE
CHANGED. SEE THE SECTION
TITLED "HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLA-
TIONS" OF THIS BOOK FOR
INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING
!
NEVER PURGE A GAS LINE INTO
THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER.
NEVER USE MATCHES, FLAME OR
ANY IGNITION SOURCE FOR
CHECKING LEAKAGE. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW THIS WARNING CAN
CAUSE AN EXPLOSION OR FIRE
RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE,
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
To check for gas leakage, use an
approved chloride-free soap and water
solution, or other approved method.
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LP CONVERSION

NOTE: For installation, see specific LP
kit installation instructions. Orifice must
be ordered for the correct elevation.
NOTE: Order the correct LP conversion
kit from the local distributor. Furnace
conversion to LP gas must be per-
formed by a qualified technician.
More information found in the high alti-
tude and orifice section.
NOx MODELS
When converting furnaces equipped
with NOx inserts to LP gas, remove
the NOx insert assemblies. Steps for
removal are listed below:
1. Turn off all electrical power and
the gas supply to the furnace.
2. Remove the burner door from
the furnace.
3. Remove the igniter assembly –
handle with care.
4. Remove the two screws attach-
ing the NOx insert retainer
brackets to the center panel.
Pull the retainer rod.
5. Put the two screws back into the
holes in the center panel.
6. Re-install the igniter and burner
assemblies.
7. Replace burner door.
8. Turn on electrical power and
gas supply to the unit.
NOTE: Some NOx models may have
one less NOx insert.