Warning, Propane conversion, General derating rules – Carrier DIRECT VENT 4 58HDV User Manual

Page 35: High altitude air pressure switch, Additional propane connection requirements

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Use elbows and 3

(76 mm) pipe nipple to connect valve to

piping when using left side gas pipe entry.

*Union may be installed inside the cabinet when necessary

because of clearances.

Drip Leg and Union, Union* should be outside the cabinet.
Manual shut--off valve MUST be upstream of dripleg, union,
and furnace.

Propane low pressure
switch.

Gas Pipe Grommet
(Single Pipe)

Manual shut- off
valve

Alternative
installation

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Fig. 38 -- Typical Gas Piping for Downflow

Additional Propane Connection Requirements

1. Have a licensed Propane gas dealer make all connections at

storage tank and check all connections from tank to furnace.

2. If copper tubing is used, it MUST comply with limitation

set in National Fuel Gas Code or CGA codes.

3. Two--stage regulation of Propane gas is recommended.

Propane Conversion

An accessory kit shall be used to convert to propane gas use, see the

furnace rating plate for the Propane conversion accessory kit part

number.

FIRE, EXPLOSION HAZARD
Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury

or death.
A Propane conversion accessory kit is required when

operating the furnace with Propane gas.

!

WARNING

General Derating Rules

1. These furnaces may be used at full input rating when

installed at altitudes up to 2,000′ (609.6m). When installed

above 2,000′ (609.6m), the input must be decreased 2%

(Natural) or 4% (Propane) for each 1000′ above sea level in

the USA. In Canada, the input rating must be derated 5%
(Natural Gas) and 10% (Propane Gas) for altitudes 2000′ to

4500′ (609.6 to 1371.6m) above sea level.

2. For operation with natural gas at altitudes above 2,000′

(609.6m), orifice change and/or manifold pressure

adjustments may be required for the gas supplied. First
consult your local gas supplier, then refer to or Table 7 for

required pressure change and/or orifice change for high
altitudes.

* Based on mid---range of elevation.

3. For operation with Propane gas, gas orifices MUST be

changed and manifold pressure MUST be maintained as

per

Table 8. Orifices can be ordered through your

distributor. See Fig. 39.

4. In cases where Table 7 is not applicable, eg. alternate input

rate application, refer to above table for required high
altitude input rate.

High Altitude Input Rate =

Nameplate Sea Level Input Rate x (Multiplier)*{

Elevation

ft (m)

High Altitude Multiplier

Natural Gas

Propane Gas

2001′ - 3000′

(609.9 -- 914.4)

{

0.95

0.90

3001′ - 4000′

(914.7 -- 1219.2)

0.93

0.86

4001′ - 5000′

(1219.5 -- 1524)

0.91

0.82

5001′ - 6000′

(1524.3 -- 1828.8)

0.89

0.78

6001′ - 7000′

(1829.1 -- 2133.6)

0.87

0.74

7001′ - 8000′

(2133.9 -- 2438.4)

0.85

0.70

High Altitude Air Pressure Switch

Altitudes over 4,000′ (1219.2m) may require a different air pressure

switch than the one installed at the factory. Check parts list for

pressure switch and consult your distributor for part number and
availability. In Canada, provincial codes may govern installation of

switch. Check with governing authorities.
* In the USA, derating of these furnaces at 2% (Natural Gas) and
4% (Propane Gas) has been tested and design--certified by CSA.
{

In Canada, the input rating must be derated 5% (Natural Gas)

and 10% (Propane Gas) for altitudes of 2,000 to 4,500 (609.6 to

1371.6m) above sea level. Use the 2001 to 3000 (609.9 to 914.4
m) column in Table 7 and Table 8.

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