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Gas Piping
Gas supply piping should not allow more than 0.5”W.C. 
drop in pressure between gas meter and unit. Supply gas 
pipe must not be smaller than unit gas connection
 CAUTION
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.
Gas Supply
 WARNING
Do not over torque (800 in-lbs) or under torque (350 in-
lbs) when attaching the gas piping to the gas valve.
1 -   This unit is shipped standard for left or right side 
installation of gas piping (or top entry in horizontal 
applications). Connect the gas supply piping into 
the gas valve. The maximum torque is 800 in lbs 
and minimum torque is 350 in lbs when attaching 
the gas piping to the gas valve.
2 -   When connecting the gas supply piping, consider 
factors such as length of run, number of ttings, and 
furnace rating to avoid excessive pressure drop. 
Table  6  lists  recommended  pipe  sizes  for  typical 
applications.
3 -   The gas piping must not run in or through air ducts, 
clothes chutes, gas vents or chimneys, dumb 
waiters, or elevator shafts.
4 -   The piping should be sloped 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) per 
15 feet (4.57 m) upward toward the meter from the 
furnace. The piping must be supported at proper 
intervals [every 8 to 10 feet (2.44 to 3.01 m)] with 
suitable hangers or straps. Install a drip leg in 
vertical pipe runs to the unit.
5 -   A 1/8” N.P.T. plugged tap or pressure post is located 
on the gas valve to facilitate test gauge connection. 
See gure 31.
6 -   In some localities, codes may require the installation 
of a manual main shut-off valve and union (furnished 
by the installer) external to the unit. The union must 
be of the ground joint type.
 IMPORTANT
Compounds used on threaded joints of gas piping must 
be resistant to the actions of liquied petroleum gases.
NOTE - If  emergency  shutoff  is  necessary,  shut  off  the 
main manual gas valve and disconnect main power to the 
furnace. The installer should properly label these devices.
TABLE 6 
Gas Pipe Capacity - ft3/hr (m3/hr)
Nominal 
Iron Pipe 
Size Inches 
(mm)
Internal 
Diameter 
inches 
(mm)
Length of Pipe - feet (m)
10 
(3.048)
20 
(6.096)
30 
(9,144)
40 
(12,192)
50 
(15.240)
60 
(18.288)
70 
(21.336)
80 
(24.384)
90 
(27.432)
100 
(30,480)
1/2 
(12.7)
.622 
(17.799)
172 
(4.87)
118 
(3.34)
95 
(2.69)
81 
(2.29)
72 
(2.03)
65 
(1.84)
60 
(1.69)
56 
(1.58)
52 
(1.47)
50 
(1.42)
3/4 
(19.05)
.824 
(20.930)
360 
(10.19)
247 
(7.000)
199 
(5.63)
170 
(4.81)
151 
(4.23)
137 
(3.87)
126 
(3.56)
117 
(3.31)
110 
(3.11)
104 
(2.94)
1 
(25.4)
1.049 
(26.645)
678 
(19.19)
466 
(13.19)
374 
(10.59)
320 
(9.06)
284 
(8.04)
257 
(7.27)
237 
(6.71)
220 
(6.23)
207 
(5.86)
195 
(5.52)
1-1/4 
(31.75)
1.380 
(35.052)
1350 
(38.22)
957 
(27.09)
768 
(22.25)
657 
(18.60)
583 
(16.50)
528 
(14.95)
486 
(13.76)
452 
(12.79)
424 
(12.00)
400 
(11.33)
1-1/2 
(38.1)
1.610 
(40.894)
2090 
(59.18)
1430 
(40.49)
1150 
(32.56)
985 
(27.89)
873 
(24.72)
791 
(22.39)
728 
(20.61)
677 
(19.17)
635 
(17.98)
600 
(17.00)
2 
(50.8)
2.067 
(52.502)
4020 
(113.83)
2760 
(78.15)
2220 
(62.86)
1900 
(53.80)
1680 
(47.57)
1520 
(43.04)
1400 
(39.64)
1300 
(36.81)
1220 
(34.55)
1160 
(32.844)
2-1/2 
(63.5)
2.469 
(67.713)
6400 
(181.22)
4400 
(124.59)
3530 
(99.95)
3020 
(85.51)
2680 
(75.88)
2480 
(70.22)
2230 
(63.14)
2080 
(58.89)
1950 
(55.22)
1840 
(52.10)
3 
(76.2)
3.068 
(77.927)
11300 
(319.98)
7780 
(220.30)
6250 
(176.98)
5350 
(151.49)
4740 
(134.22)
4290 
(121.47)
3950 
(111.85)
3670 
(103.92)
3450 
(97.69)
3260 
(92.31)
NOTE - Capacity given in cubic feet (m3 ) of gas per hour and based on 0.60 specic gravity gas.