Gas Piping Connections - Amana xMVC96 series Installation Instructions Manual

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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 con-
vertible for use with propane gas by replacing the regulator spring
with a propane gas spring from an appropriate manufacturer's
propane gas conversion kit. Taps for measuring the gas supply
pressure and manifold pressure are provided on the valve.
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" posi-
tion. Refer to the lighting instructions label or Startup Procedure
& Adjustment for use of this control during start up and shut
down periods.
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AS IPING ONNECTIONS
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O AVOID POSSIBLE UNSATISFACTORY OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT
DAMAGE DUE TO UNDERFIRING OR EQUIPMENT
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OF NATURAL PROPANE GAS PIPING NEEDED WHEN RUNNING PIPE FROM
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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.
Natural Gas Capacity of Pipe
In Cubic Feet of Gas Per Hour (CFH)
Length of
Pipe in Feet 1/2" 3/4"
10 132
20 92
30 73
40 63
50 56
60 50
70 46
80 43
90 40
100 38
(Pressure 0.5 psig or less and pressure drop of 0.3" W.C.; Based on
0.60 Specific Gravity Gas)
CFH = BTUH Furnace Input
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. Re-
fer to Gas Piping Connections figure for typical gas line connec-
tions to the furnace.
• Gas piping must be supported external to the furnace
cabinet so that the weight of the gas line does not
distort the burner rack, manifold or gas valve.
WARNING
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USE THE PROPER SIZE
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Nominal Black Pipe Size
1" 1 1/4"
278 520 1050
190 350 730
152 285 590
130 245 500
115 215 440
105 195 400
96 180 370
90 170 350
84 160 320
79 150 305
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Use black iron or steel pipe and fittings for building piping.
Where possible, use new pipe that is properly chamfered,
reamed, and free of burrs and chips. If old pipe is used,
be sure it is clean and free of rust, scale, burrs, chips,
and old pipe joint compound.
•
Use pipe joint compound on male threads ONLY. Always
use pipe joint compound (pipe dope) that is APPROVED
FOR ALL GASSES. DO NOT apply compound to the first
two threads.
•
Use ground joint unions.
•
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.
•
Install a 1/8" NPT pipe plug fitting, accessible for test
gage connection, immediately upstream of the gas supply
connection to the furnace.
•
Always use a back-up wrench when making the 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. Maximum torque for the gas
valve connection is 375 in-lbs; excessive over-tightening
may damage the gas valve.
•
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.
•
Tighten all joints securely.
•
Connect the furnace to the building piping by one of the
following methods:
1 1/2"
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Rigid metallic pipe and fittings.
1600
1100
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Semi-rigid metallic tubing and metallic fittings.
980
Aluminum alloy tubing must not be used in exterior
760
670
locations. In order to seal the grommet cabinet
610
penetration, rigid pipe must be used to reach the
560
outside of the cabinet. A semi-rigid connector to
530
490
the gas piping may be used from there.
460
•
Use listed gas appliance connectors in accordance with
their instructions. Connectors must be fully in the same
room as the furnace.
•
Protect connectors and semirigid tubing against physical
and thermal damage when installed. Ensure aluminum-
alloy tubing and connectors are coated to protect against
external corrosion when in contact with masonry, plaster,
or insulation, or subjected to repeated wetting by liquids
such as water (except rain water), detergents, or sewage.
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