Rheem RGPE series User Manual

TABLE 3
LP GAS PIPE CAPACITY TABLE (CU. FT./HR.)
SETTING GAS PRESSURE
The maximum gas supply pressure to
the furnace should be 10.5” w.c. natur-
al gas, or 13” w.c. LP gas. The mini-
mum supply gas pressure to the gas
valve should be 5" w.c. natural gas or
11" w.c. LP gas. A properly calibrated
manometer is required for accurate gas
pressure measurements.
Supply Gas Pressure Measurement.
A line pressure tap is on the inlet side
of the gas valve.
1. With gas shut off to the furnace at
the manual gas valve outside the
unit, remove the input pressure
tap plug.
2. Connect a U-Tube manometer to
the pressure tap.
3. Turn on the gas supply and oper-
ate the furnace and all other gas-
fired units on the same gas line as
the furnace.
4. Adjust the line gas pressure to
supply:
A. 5” - 10.5” w.c. for natural gas.
B. 11” - 13” w.c. for LP gas.
5. Shut off the gas at the manual gas
valve and remove the
U-Tube manometer.
6. Replace the pressure tap plug.
7. Turn gas on, and check for leaks.
NATURAL GAS:
If the supply gas line pressure is above
the operating range, install an in-line
gas regulator to the furnace. If supply
gas line pressure is below the operat-
ing range, either remove any restric-
tions in the gas supply piping or
enlarge the gas pipe. See Table 2.
LP GAS:
If the supply gas line pressure is above
the operating range, have the LP sup-
plier reduce the line pressure at the
regulator. If supply gas line pressure is
below operating range, have the LP
supplier adjust the line pressure at the
regulator. See Table 3.
NOTE: Depending on the amount of
LP vapor and the outdoor ambient tem-
perature, the LP storage tank may
require supplemental heat to maintain
proper pressure levels. Ensure LP stor-
age tank does not drop below 15%
capacity during heating season.
FIGURE 16
TYPICAL HOSE CONNECTION TO LINE PRESSURE TAP
Maximum capacity of pipe in thousands of BTU per hour of undiluted liquefied petroleum gases (at 11 inches water
column inlet pressure).
(Based on a Pressure Drop of 0.5 Inch Water Column)
Nominal Length of Pipe, Feet
Iron Pipe
Size, Inches 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90100125 150
1/2 275 189 152 129 114 103 96 89 83 78 69 63
3/4 567 393315 267 237 217 196 182 173 162 146 132
11,071 732 590504 448 409 378 346 322 307 275 252
1-1/4 2,205 1,496 1,212 1,039913 834 771 724 677 630567 511
1-1/2 3,307 2,299 1,858 1,559 1,417 1,275 1,1811,086 1,023 976 866
787
2 6,221 4,331 3,465 2,9922,646 2,394 2,205 2,047 1,9211,811 1,606 1,496
Example (LP): Input BTU requirement of unit, 150,000
Equivalent length of pipe, 60 ft. = 3/4" IPS required.
TABLE 2
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 Length of Pipe, Feet
Iron Pipe
Size, Inches 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
1/2 132 92 73 63 56 50 46 43
3/4 278 190 152 130 115 105 96 90
1 520 350 285 245 215 195 180 170
1-1/4 1,050 730 590 500 440 400 370 350
1-1/2 1,600 1,100 890 760 670 610 560 530
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:
Gas Input of Furnace (BTU/HR)
Cu. Ft. Per Hr. Required =
Heating Value of Gas (BTU/FT3)
The gas input of the furnace is marked on the furnace rating plate. The heating value of the gas (BTU/FT3) may be
determined by consulting the local natural gas utility or the LP gas supplier.
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Rheem RGPE series Specifications

General

Brand	Rheem
Model	RGPE series
Category	Furnace
Language	English