507270-03 Page 39 of 60Issue 1917
Figure 59. Condensate Trap with Optional Overow 
Switch
Gas Piping
If  a  exible  gas  connector  is  required  or  allowed  by 
the authority that has jurisdiction, black iron pipe shall 
be  installed  at  the  gas  valve  and  extend  outside  the 
furnace  cabinet.  The  exible  connector  can  then  be 
added between the black iron pipe and the gas supply 
line.
 CAUTION
Do  not  exceed  600  in.-lbs.  (50  ft.-lbs.)  torque  when 
attaching the gas piping to the gas valve.
 WARNING
1.  Gas piping may be routed into the unit through either 
the  left  or  right  hand  side.  Supply  piping  enters  into 
the gas valve from the side of the valve as shown in 
Figure  61  and  Figure  62.  Move  Bellows  grommet  to 
side which gas  line  enters. Ensure opposite gas line 
hole is plugged with supplied plug.
A low inlet pressure switch in LP/propane applications 
is recommended. 
 IMPORTANT
2.  When connecting gas  supply, factors  such  as length 
of run, number of ttings and furnace rating must be 
considered to avoid excessive pressure drop. Table 9 
list recommended pipe sizes for typical applications.
NOTE: Use two wrenches when connecting gas piping 
to avoid transferring to the manifold.
3.  Gas  piping  must  not  run  in  or  through  air  ducts, 
clothes chutes, chimneys or gas vents, dumb waiters 
or elevator shafts. Center gas line through piping hole. 
Gas line should not touch side of unit. See Figure 61 
and Figure 62.
4.  Piping should be sloped 1/4 “ per 15 feet (6 mm per 5.6 
m) upward toward the gas meter from the furnace. The 
piping must be supported at proper intervals, every 8 
to 10 feet (2.44 to 3.05 m), using suitable hangers or 
straps. Install a drip leg in vertical pipe runs to serve as 
a trap for sediment or condensate.
5.  A 1/8” N.P.T. plugged tap or pressure post is located 
on  the  gas  valve  to  facilitate  test  gauge  connection. 
See Figure 60.
6.  In some localities, codes may require installation of a 
manual  main  shut-off  valve  and  union  (furnished  by 
installer)  external  to  the  unit.  Union  must  be  of  the 
ground joint type.
Compounds used on threaded joints of gas piping must 
be resistant to the actions of liquied petroleum gases.
 IMPORTANT
Leak Check
After  gas  piping  is  completed,  carefully  check  all  piping 
connections (factory and eld installed) for gas leaks. Use 
a leak detecting solution or other preferred means.
Never use an open ame to test for gas leaks. Check all 
connections using a commercially available soap solution 
made specically for leak detection.
The furnace must be isolated from the gas supply system 
by closing  its individual manual shut-off valve during any 
pressure  testing  of  the  gas  supply  system  at  pressures 
more than or equal to 1/2 psig (3.48 kPa, 14 inches w.c.).
Figure 60.