Gas Pipe Connections - Biasi Riva Plus Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

11. Gas Pipe Connections

Gas supply piping is to be sized and installed properly in order to provide a supply of gas
sufficient to meet the maximum demand without undue loss of pressure between the meter
and the boiler. Consult with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 for proper sizing of
gas piping for various lengths and diameters.
Direction of flow
F
E
Figure 11.1
Locate a drop pipe adjacent to, but not in front of the boiler. Locate a tee (F) in the drop pipe
at the same elevation as the gas inlet connection to the boiler. Extend the drop line with a
nipple towards the floor and cap to form a sediment trap (E). Install a shut off valve (A) before
the tee with sediment trap and a union after the tee before the combination gas valve (D).
When installing the boiler, make sure a pipe compound resistant to the action of liquefied
petroleum is used. Check piping for leaks. Always check leaks with a water and soap
solution.
The boiler and its gas connection must be leak tested before placing the boiler in operation.
The boiler and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping
system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psi (3.5
kPa).
DO NOT USE A FLAME FOR CHECKING GAS LEAKS
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A) Manual T-handle Shutoff Valve
B) Pressure Gauge Port
A
C) Flexible Gas Line to Burner
D) Male Union ¾" NPT
E) Pipe Cap
F) 1" X 1" X ¾" TEE
B
C
Note: Height of valve above ground level to
D
WARNINGS
conform to local codes, if any.
Massachusetts statecode
gas shut off to be a tee handled gas
cock.
requires