Conversion Of Gas Input Btuh From High To Low Rating; Measuring Air Temperature Rise - Bard WG242DA Installation Instructions Manual

22. CONVERSION OF GAS INPUT BTUH
FROM HIGH TO LOW RATING
All the derated WG series units are produced with
maximum BTUH input orifices installed. To field
convert input, a change to main burner orifices is
required.
NOTE: No change to air orifices is necessary. A set
of low input orifices is shipped with every
unit. They will be found packaged in a bag
behind the burner door. Refer to the unit
rating plate to confirm the proper orifice size.
Proper installation of the orifices is detailed
as follows:
A. Shut off electrical supply to the unit.
B. Shut off gas supply to the unit.
C. Remove burner access panel.
D. Disconnect gas valve from gas supply piping.
E. Disconnect the two wires from the gas valve.
F. Remove the manifold assembly so that orifices are
now accessible and remove orifices.
G. Apply a modest amount of pipe compound to the
new orifices and screw them into the manifold.
H. To assemble burner reverse steps A through G.
WARNING
Failure to follow these instructions could
create a hazard resulting in property damage,
bodily injury, or death.
23. MEASURING AIR TEMPERATURE
RISE
Air temperature rise (supply air temperature minus
return air temperature) must be within allowable air
temperature rise range specified on furnace rating plate
and in Table 1.
You will need 2 thermometers with 1 degree resolution
capable of reading up to 200 degrees F. Check
thermometers to make sure they agree, or compensate
accordingly.
Follow this procedure:
1. Open supply air registers and return air grilles.
Make sure the registers and grilles are free of
obstruction from rugs, carpets, drapes or furniture.
2. Set balancing dampers in supply duct system.
3. Check duct work for obstructions or leaks.
4. Make sure filters are clean and in place.
5. Place one thermometer in supply air plenum
approximately 2 feet from furnace. Locate
thermometer tip in center of plenum to ensure proper
temperature measurement.
6. Place second thermometer in return air duct
approximately 2 feet from furnace. Locate
thermometer tip in center of duct to ensure proper
temperature measurement.
7. Set room thermostat on highest temperature setting.
Operate furnace 10 minutes. Record supply air and
return air temperatures.
8. Calculate air temperature rise by subtracting return
air temperature from supply air temperature.
• If air temperature rise is above the temperature
rise range on rating plate, furnace is overfired
or has insufficient airflow. Check gas input
following the instructions in Section, "Checking
Gas Input Rate". If air temperature rise is still
above temperature rise range specified, more
heating airflow is needed. Check duct work and
grilles to make sure all are properly sized.
• If air temperature rise is below the temperature
rise range on rating plate, furnace is underfired
or has too much airflow. Check gas input
following the instructions in Section, "Checking
Gas Input Rate". If air temperature rise is still
below temperature rise range specified, less
heating airflow is needed. Adjust dampers or
grilles as needed.
• After making adjustments, you must check air
temperature rise to verify that resulting air
temperature rise is within allowable range. If
air temperature rise is still outside the
temperature rise range specified on rating
plate, check duct system design with a
qualified heating engineer. It may be
necessary to re-size the duct work. Recheck
air temperature rise after revising duct systems.
9. Set room thermostat to desired setting.
10. Remove thermometers and seal duct work holes.
NOTE: Failure to seal holes could result in reduced
system performance.
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