Sterling QVES - Manual (Page 17)

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Check all pipe joints for leakage
using a soap solution or other approved method.
Never use an open flame or severe personal
injury or death may occur.
Figure 14 - Pipe Installation, Standard controls
Never use an open fl ame to detect
gas leaks. Explosive conditions may exist which
would result in personal injury or death.
The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must
be disconnected from the gas supply piping system
during any pressure testing of that system at test
pressures in excess of 1/2 psi (3.5 kPa).
The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply
piping system by closing its individual manual shutoff
valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply
piping system at test pressures equal to or less than
1/2 psi (3.5 kPa).
Table 6 - Gas Piping Requirements
SINGLE STAGE GAS PIPING REQUIREMENTS*
GasType Natural Gas Propane (LP) Gas
Manifold 3.5 in. W.C. 10.0 in. W.C.
Pressure (0.9 kPa) (2.5 kPa)
14.0 in. W.C. Max. 14.0 in. W.C. Max.
Supply Inlet (3.5 kPa) (3.5 kPa)
Pressure
5.0 in. W.C. Min. 11.0 in W.C. Min.
(1.2 kPa) (2.7 kPa)
*For single stage application only at normal altitudes.
TWO STAGE GAS PIPING REQUIREMENTS**
Gas Type Natural Gas Propane (LP) Gas
Supply Inlet 6.5 in. W.C. Min. 11.5 in. W.C. Min.
Pressure (1.6 kPa) (2.9 kPa)
**For two stage applications only at normal altitudes.
PIPE INSTALLATION
1. Install the gas piping in accordance with applicable
local codes.
2. Check gas supply pressure. Each duct furnace must
be connected to a manifold pressure and a gas
supply capable of supplying its full rated capacity
as specified in Table 6. A field LP tank regulator
must be used to limit the supply pressure to
maximum of 14" W.C. (3.5 kPa). All piping should
be sized in accordance with the latest edition of
ANSI Standard Z223.1 National Fuel Gas Code; in
Canada, according to CSA B149. See Tables 1 and
5 for correct gas supply piping size. If gas pressure
is excessive on natural gas applications, install a
pressure regulating valve in the line upstream from
the main shutoff valve.
3. Adequately support the piping to prevent strain on
the gas manifold and controls.
4. To prevent the mixing of moisture with gas, run
the take-off piping from the top, or side, of the
main.
5. Standard gas duct furnaces and optional two-stage
units are supplied with a combination valve which
includes:
a. Manual “A” valve
b. Manual “B” valve
c. Solenoid valve
d. Pilot safety
e. Pressure regulator
Pipe directly in to combination valve (see Figure 14).
6. A 1/8" N.P.T. plugged tapping, accessible for test
gauge connection, must be installed immediately
upstream of the gas supply connection to the
appliance.
7. Provide a drip leg in the gas piping near the gas
duct furnace. A ground joint union and a manual
gas shutoff valve should be installed ahead of
the unit heater controls to permit servicing. The
manual main shutoff valve must be located external
to the jacket. See Figure 14.
8. Make cer tain that all connections have been
adequately doped and tightened.
Do not over-tighten the inlet gas
piping into the valve. This may cause stresses that
would crack the valve!
NOTICE: Use pipe joint sealant resistant to the
action of liquefied petroleum gases regardless of
gas conducted.