Propane Gas Conversion; Gas Valve; Gas Piping Connections - Goodman GMEC96 Series Service And Troubleshooting

SYSTEM OPERATION

PROPANE GAS CONVERSION

P
OSSIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH MAY OCCUR IF
THE CORRECT CONVERSION KITS ARE NOT INSTALLED.
MUST BE APPLIED TO INSURE SAFE AND PROPER FURNACE OPERATION.
CONVERSIONS MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER OR SERVICE
AGENCY.
This unit is configured for natural gas. The appropriate
manufacturer's propane gas conversion kit, must be applied
for propane gas installations.
Refer to the specification sheet for the model you are
servicing. Refer to the "propane gas and/or High Altitude
Installations" section for details.

GAS VALVE

This unit is equipped with a 24 volt gas valve controlled
during furnace operation by the integrated control module.
As shipped, the valve is configured for natural gas. The valve
is field convertible for use with propane gas by using the
appropriate propane gas conversion kit. Taps for measuring
the gas supply pressure and manifold pressure are provided
on the valve.
NOTE: The gas supply pressure on White-Rodgers "G/J"
model gas valve, can be checked with a gas pressure test
kit (Part #0151K00000S) available through our authorized
distributors.
The gas valve has a manual ON/OFF control located on
the valve itself. This control may be set only to the "ON" or
"OFF" position. Refer to the Lighting Instructions Label or the
"Putting the Furnace Into Operation" section of this manual or
the installation instructions for use of this control during start
up and shut down periods.

GAS PIPING CONNECTIONS

T
O AVOID POSSIBLE UNSATISFACTORY OPERATION OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
DUE TO UNDERFIRING OF EQUIPMENT, USE THE PROPER SIZE OF
NATURAL/PROPANE GAS PIPING NEEDED WHEN RUNNING PIPE FROM THE
METER/TANK TO THE FURNACE.
The gas piping supplying the furnace must be properly sized
based on the gas flow required, specific gravity of the gas,
and length of the run. The gas line installation must comply
with local codes, or in their absence, with the latest edition of
the National Fuel Gas Code, NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1.
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WARNING
T
HE APPROPRIATE KITS
CAUTION
In Cubic Feet of Gas Per Hour (CFH)
Length of
Pipe in Feet
10
20
A
LL
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
(Pressure 0.5 psig or less and pressure drop of 0.3" W.C.; Based on 0.60 Specific
Gravity Gas)
BTUH Furnace Input
CFH =
Heating Value of Gas (BTU/Cubic Foot)
To connect the furnace to the building's gas piping, the installer
must supply a ground joint union, drip leg, manual shutoff
valve, and line and fittings to connect to gas valve. In some
cases, the installer may also need to supply a transition piece
from 1/2" pipe to a larger pipe size.
The following stipulations apply when connecting gas piping.
Refer to the following figures for typical gas line connections
to the furnace.
1. Use black iron or steel pipe and fittings for the building
piping.
2. Use pipe joint compound on male threads only. Pipe
joint compound must be resistant to the action of the
fuel used.
3. Use ground joint unions.
4. Install a drip leg to trap dirt and moisture before it can
enter the gas valve. The drip leg must be a minimum of
three inches long.
5. Install a 1/8" NPT pipe plug fitting, accessible for test
gage connection, immediately upstream of the gas
supply connection to the furnace.
6. Use two pipe wrenches when making connection to
the gas valve to keep it from turning. The orientation of
the gas valve on the manifold must be maintained as
shipped from the factory.
7. Install a manual shutoff valve between the gas meter
and unit within six feet of the unit. If a union is installed,
the union must be downstream of the manual shutoff
valve, between the shutoff valve and the furnace.
8. Tighten all joints securely.
Natural Gas Capacity of Pipe
Nominal Black Pipe Size
1/2" 3/4" 1"
132 278 520
92 190 350
73 152 285
63 130 245
56 115 215
50 105 195
46 96 180
43 90 170
40 84 160
38 79 150
1 1/4" 1 1/2"
1050 1600
730 1100
590 980
500 760
440 670
400 610
370 560
350 530
320 490
305 460