Gas Pressure; Gas Valve - Rheem *96V series Installation Instructions Manual

GAS PRESSURE

IMPORTANT: Do not run a flexible gas connector inside
the furnace. The gas pipe gasket in the cabinet does not
seal around a flexible gas line.
If local codes allow the use of a flexible gas appliance
connector, always use a new listed connector. Do not use
a connector which has previously serviced another gas
appliance. Massachusetts law requires that all flexible
connectors be less than 36".
It is important to have all openings in the cabinet
burner compartment sealed for proper furnace opera-
tion.
IMPORTANT: ENSURE that the furnace gas valve is not
to be subjected to high gas line supply pressures.
DISCONNECT the furnace and its individual manual gas
stop from the gas supply piping during any pressure test-
ing that exceeds 1/2 PSIG. (3.48 kPa).
Natural gas supply pressure must be 5" to 10.5" w.c.
LP gas supply pressure must be 11" to 13" w.c. This
pressure must be maintained with all other gas-fired
appliances in operation.
The minimum gas supply pressure to the gas valve for
proper furnace input adjustments is 5" w.c. for natural gas,
however 6" to 7" is recommended. The minimum gas sup-
ply pressure is 11" w.c. for LP gas.
ELEVATIONS ABOVE 2000 FT. REQUIRE THAT THE
FURNACE INPUT RATING BE ADJUSTED AND THAT
THE SIZE OF THE BURNER ORIFICES BE RECAL-
CULATED BASED ON ELEVATION AND GAS HEAT-
ING VALUE. THE BURNER ORIFICES MAY (OR MAY
NOT) NEED TO BE CHANGED. SEE THE SECTION
TITLED "HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLATIONS" OF THIS
BOOK FOR INSTRUCTIONS.
TABLE 12
NATURAL GAS PIPE CAPACITY TABLE (CU. FT./HR.)
Capacity of gas pipe of different diameters and lengths in cu. ft. per hr. with pressure drop of 0.3 in. and specific
gravity of 0.60 (natural gas).
Nominal
Iron Pipe
Size, Inches
After the length of pipe has been determined, select the pipe size which will provide the minimum cubic feet per hour
required for the gas input rating of the furnace. By formula:
The gas input of the furnace is marked on the furnace rating plate. The heating value of the gas (BTU/FT
termined by consulting the local natural gas utility or the LP gas supplier.
10 20
1/2 132 92
3/4 278 190
1 520 350
1-1/4 1,050 730
1-1/2 1,600 1,100
Cu. Ft. Per Hr. Required
FIGURE 37
TYPICAL GAS VALVE (WHITE RODGERS)
INLET
PRESSURE TAP
NEVER PURGE A GAS LINE INTO THE COMBUS-
TION CHAMBER. NEVER USE MATCHES, FLAME
OR ANY IGNITION SOURCE FOR CHECKING LEAK-
AGE. FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THIS WARNING CAN
CAUSE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION RESULTING IN
PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH.
TO CHECK FOR GAS LEAKAGE, USE AN AP-
PROVED CHLORIDE-FREE SOAP AND WATER SO-
LUTION, OR OTHER APPROVED METHOD.

GAS VALVE

This furnace has a 24-volt gas valve. It has ports for
measuring supply and manifold gas pressure. The valve
body contains a pressure regulator to maintain proper
manifold gas pressure.
A control switch is on the valve body. It can be set to only
the "ON" or "OFF" positions. The gas valve is a slow-
opening valve. See Figure 37.
When energized, it takes 2 to 3 seconds to fully open.
Length of Pipe, Feet
30 40 50 60
73 63 56 50
152 130 115 105
285 245 215 195
590 500 440 400
890 760 670 610
Gas Input of Furnace (BTU/HR)
=
Heating Value of Gas (BTU/FT
GAS SUPPLY
OUTLET PRESSURE TAP
70 80
46 43
96 90
180 170
370 350
560 530
3 )
3 ) may be de-
HIGH-FIRE
MANIFOLD
PRESSURE
ADJUSTMENT
LOW-FIRE
MANIFOLD
PRESSURE
ADJUSTMENT
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