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INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
Refer to the following illustration for typical propane gas in-
stallations and piping.
First Stage
Regulator
200 PSIG
Maximum
Typical Propane Gas Installation
I
F THE GAS FURNACE IS INSTALLED IN A BASEMENT, AN EXCAVATED
AREA OR A CONFINED SPACE, IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED TO
CONTACT A PROPANE SUPPLIER TO INSTALL A GAS DETECTING
WARNING DEVICE IN CASE OF A GAS LEAK.
S
•
INCE PROPANE GAS IS HEAVIER THAN AIR, ANY LEAKING GAS CAN
SETTLE IN ANY LOW AREAS OR CONFINED SPACES.
P
•
ROPANE GAS ODORANT MAY FADE, MAKING THE GAS UNDETECTABLE
EXCEPT WITH A WARNING DEVICE.
I
F THE INFORMATION IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS IS NOT FOLLOWED EXACTLY, A
FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL
INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.
D
–
O NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND
LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
–
D
•
O NOT TRY TO LIGHT ANY APPLIANCE.
D
•
O NOT TOUCH ANY ELECTRICAL SWITCH; DO NOT USE ANY
PHONE IN YOUR BUILDING.
I
•
MMEDIATELY CALL YOUR GAS SUPPLIER FROM A NEIGHBOR'S
F
PHONE.
OLLOW THE GAS SUPPLIER'S INSTRUCTIONS.
I
•
F YOU CANNOT REACH YOUR GAS SUPPLIER, CALL THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT.
I
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NSTALLATION AND SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER,
SERVICE AGENCY OR THE GAS SUPPLIER.
28
5 to 15 PSIG
(20 PSIG Max.)
Continuous
11" W.C.
Second Stage
Regulator
WARNING
WARNING
:
Sizing Betw een First and Second Stage Regulator*
Maximum Propane Capacities listed are based on 2 psig pressure drop at 10 psig setting.
Capacities in 1,000 BTU/hour.
P ip e o r
T u b in g S iz e , O . D . T yp e L
T u b in g
L e n gth
F e e t
3 /8 "
1/ 2 "
5 / 8 "
10
730
1,700
3,200
20
500
1,100
220
30
400
920
2,000
40
370
850
1,700
50
330
770
1,500
60
300
700
1,300
80
260
610
1,200
100
220
540
1,000
125
200
490
900
150
190
430
830
175
170
400
780
200
160
380
730
T o convert to capaci ties at 15 psig settings - multi ply by 1.130
T o convert to capaci ties at 5 psig settings - m ultiply by 0.879
Sizing Betw een Second or Second Stage Regulator & Appliance*
Maximum Propane Capacities listed are based on 1/2" W.C. pressure drop at 11" W.C. setting.
Capacities in 1,000 BTU/hour.
P ipe or
Tubing S ize , O . D. Type L
Tubing
Le ngth
Fe e t
3 / 8 "
1/ 2 "
5 / 8 " 3 / 4 " 7 / 8 "
10
39
92
199
329
20
26
62
131
216
30
21
50
107
181
40
19
41
90
145
50
18
37
79
131
60
16
35
72
1,211
80
13
29
62
104
100
11
26
55
90
125
10
24
48
81
150
9
21
43
72
200
8
19
39
66
250
8
17
36
60
*Data in accordance with NFPA pamphlet No. 54
Propane Gas Piping Charts
When installing a propane storage tank, the contractor must
consider proper tank sizing, safety, efficiency, ground char-
acteristics and aesthetics. For a residential customer, the
size may range from 100-1,000 gallons, depending on house-
hold use. Typically, a 500 gallon tank is ample for an aver-
age four-bedroom home. However, it is best to consult your
local propane supplier to ensure the proper sizing for pro-
pane storage requirements. Determining the correct tank
size for each household is a function of demand, economy,
efficiency and convenience. It is a process that requires
cooperation between the propane supplier and customer.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
T
O AVOID THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, WIRING TO THE UNIT MUST BE
PROPERLY POLARIZED AND GROUNDED.
N o min a l P ip e
S iz e
S c h e d u le 4 0
3 / 4 "
7 / 8 "
1/ 2 "
5,300
8,300
3,200
3,700
5,800
2,200
2,900
4,700
1,800
2,700
4,100
1,600
2,400
3,700
1,500
2,200
3,300
1,300
1,900
2,900
1,200
1,700
2,600
1,000
1,400
2,300
900
1,300
2,100
830
1,200
1,900
770
1,100
1,800
720
Nomina l P ipe S iz e
S c he dule 4 0
1/ 2 "
3 / 4 "
1"
1- 1/ 4 " 1- 1/ 2 "
501
275
567
1,071 2,205 3,307
346
189
393
732
1,496 2,299
277
152
315
590
1,212
233
129
267
504
1,039 1,559
198
114
237
448
913
187
103
217
409
834
155
89
185
346
724
138
78
162
307
630
122
69
146
275
567
109
63
132
252
511
100
54
112
209
439
93
48
100
185
390
WARNING
3 / 4 "
7,500
4,200
4,000
3,700
3,400
3,100
2,600
2,300
2,100
1,900
1,700
1,500
1,858
1,417
1,275
1,066
976
866
787
665
590
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