Gas Supply - Empire Heating Systems PVS18N-3 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

All gas piping must be installed in compliance with local codes and
utility regulations. In the absence of local codes the installation
must comply with NFCG NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1.
Notice: Never use plastic pipe. Check to confirm whether your
local codes allow copper tubing or galvanized.
Where permitted, flexible gas connectors must be certified to the
following standards:
— ANS Z21.24 Appliance Connectors of Corrugated Metal Tub-
ing and Fittings
— ANS Z21.45 Assembled Flexible Appliance Connectors of
Other Than All-Metal Construction
The above connectors may be used if acceptable by the author-
ity having jurisdiction. The state of Massachusetts requires that a
flexible appliance connector cannot exceed three feet in length.
A drip leg should be installed in the vertical gas supply pipe run to
the wall furnace.
Manual Shut-off Valve
Some local regulations require the installation of a manual shut-off
valve and ground joint union external to the appliance. The shutoff
should be accessible for service and/or emergency use. Consult the
local utility or gas supplier for additional requirements regarding the
placement of the manual shut off valve. Compounds used on
threaded joints of gas piping shall be resistant to the action of liq-
uefied petroleum gases.
Leak Testing
WARNING - FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
Never test for leaks with an open flame. Check all connec-
tions using a commercially available soap solution. A fire or
explosion may result causing property damage, personal
injury or loss of life. Failure to follow the safety warnings
exactly could result in serious injury, death or property
damage.
After gas piping to the wall furnace is complete, all connections
must be tested for gas leaks. This includes pipe connections at
the main gas valve, emergency shutoff valve and flexible gas con-
nectors (if applicable). The soap and water solution can be applied
on each joint or union using a small paintbrush. If any bubbling is
observed, the connection is not sealed adequately and must be
retightened. Repeat the tightening and soap check process until
the bubbling ceases.
Notice: When pressure testing the gas supply lines at pressures
greater than ½ psig (14 in. w.c.), the gas supply piping system
must be disconnected from the appliance to prevent damage to
the gas control valve. If the test pressure is less than or equal to
½ psig (14 in. w.c.), close the manual shut-off valve.
Pressure Testing of the Gas Supply System
1. To check the inlet pressure to the gas valve, a 1/8 inch N.P.T.
plugged tapping, accessible for test gauge connection, must
be placed immediately upstream of the gas supply connection
to the appliance.
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WALL FURNACE INSTALLATION

GAS SUPPLY

2. The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be discon-
nected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure
testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psig.
3. The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping
system by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during
any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test
pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psig.
High Altitude
The Ultra Saver 90 can be installed to altitudes up to 10,000
feet in the U.S., and in Canada. (No additonal kit is necessary).
Recommended Gas Pipe Diameter
Schedule 40 Pipe
Inside Diameter
Pipe Length
Nat.
0-10 feet 1/2"
0-3 meters 12.7 mm
10-40 feet 1/2"
4-12 meters 12.7 mm
40-100 feet 1/2"
13-30 meters 12.7 mm
100-150 feet 3/4"
31-46 meters 19 mm
Gas Supply Pressure
Normal
Minimum
Maximum
Manifold Pressure Hi (Level 5)
Manifold Pressure Low (Level 1)
Gas Connection Installation
Under no circumstances should the gas supply line to the
appliance be installed in a way that would prevent the appli-
ance from being serviced or inspected.
Tubing, Type L
Outside Diameter
L.P. Nat.
3/8" 1/2"
9.5mm 12.7 mm
1/2" 5/8"
12.7mm 15.9 mm 12.7 mm
1/2" 3/4"
12.7mm 19 mm 12.7 mm
1/2" 7/8"
12.7 mm 22.2 mm
Table 1
NAT Gas L.P.
7.0" w.c. 10.0" w.c.
3.5" w.c. 8.0" w.c.
10.5" w.c. 13.0" w.c.
3.5" w.c. 7.0" w.c.
0.9" w.c. 1.9" w.c.
Table 2
CAUTION
Figure 35
L.P.
3/8"
9.5 mm
1/2"
1/2"
3/4"
19 mm
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