Step 2. Routing Gas Line - Superior SDVPF-N-B Installation Instructions Manual

Step 2. ROUTING GAS LINE

Route a gas line along the inside of the right side
framing as shown in Figure 13. Gas lines must
be routed, constructed and made of materials
that are in strict accordance with local codes
and regulations.
Also see Figures
11 and 12 on
Pages 10 and 11
5-5/8"
(143 mm)
Figure 13 -
ROUTE GAS LINE
12
Proper Sizing of Gas Line
Properly size and route the gas supply line
from the supply regulator to the area where the
appliance is to be installed per requirements
outlined in the National Fuel Gas Code, NFPA
54 - latest edition (USA) or CAN/CSA-B149.1
- latest edition (Canada).
Never use galvanized or plastic pipe. Refer
to Table 6 for proper sizing of the gas sup-
ply line, if black iron pipe is being used. Gas
lines must be routed, constructed and made
of materials that are in strict accordance with
local codes and regulations. We recommend
that a qualified individual such as a plumber
or gas fitter be hired to correctly size and route
3-1/8"
the gas supply line to the appliance. Installing
(79 mm)
a gas supply line from the fuel supply to the
appliance involves numerous considerations of
materials, protection, sizing, locations, controls,
pressure, sediment, and more. Certainly no one
unfamiliar and unqualified should attempt sizing
or installing gas piping.
Black Iron Pipe
Inside Diameter (Inches)
Schedule 40 Pipe
Length (feet)
0-10
10-40
40-100
100-150
150-200
Table 6
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
Schedule 40
Natural Propane
Gas Gas
1/2 3/8
1/2 1/2
1/2 1/2
3/4 1/2
3/4 1/2
Notes:
• All appliances are factory-equipped with a
flexible gas line connector and 1/2 inch shutoff
valve (see Figure 47 on Page 28).
• See Massachusetts Requirements on Page
4for additional requirements for installations
in the state of Massachusetts in the USA.
• The gas supply line should Not be connected
to the appliance until Step 6 (Page 28).
• A pipe joint compound rated for gas should be
used on the threaded joints. Ensure propane
resistant compounds are used in propane
applications. Be very careful that the pipe
compound does not get inside the pipe.
• It is recommended to install a sediment trap
in the supply line as close as possible to the
appliance (see Figure 47). Appliances using
Propane should have a sediment trap at the
base of the tank.
• Check with local building official for local code
requirements (i.e. are below grade penetrations
of the gas line allowed?, etc).
IMPORTANT: If propane is used, be aware that
if tank size is too small (i.e. under 100-lbs, if
this is the only gas appliance in the dwelling.
Ref. NPFA 58), there may be loss of pressure,
resulting in insufficient fuel delivery (which
can result in sooting, severe delayed ignition
or other malfunctions). Any damage resulting
from an improper installation, such as this, is
not covered under the limited warranty.