Gas piping and pressures, Horizontal vent terminal clearances – Reznor FT Unit Installation Manual User Manual

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Form RZ-NA-I-FT, Mfg No. 173473 Rev 8, Page 9

Roof or Building Overhang

3’ (1M) minimum

12”

(305mm)

minimum

6’ (2M)

minimum

Wall

Parapet or

Adjoining Building

Approved clearance

thimble for single-wall

vent pipe is required

when flue pipe extends

through combustible

materials.

Note position of vent

cap openings.

Pitch flue pipe down toward outlet

1/4” per foot for condensate drainage.

(NOTE: Applies to entire horizontal

vent run.)

Adjoining Building

Parapet or

Roof or Building Overhang

6’ (2M)

minimum

3’ (1M) minimum

12”

(305mm)

minimum

Wall

Approved clearance

thimble is required

when flue pipe extends

through combustible

materials. Follow

the requirements

of the double-wall

pipe manufacturer.

Pitch flue pipe down toward

outlet 1/4” per foot for con-

densate drainage.

(NOTE: Applies to entire

horizontal vent run.)

Note position of

vent cap openings.

6” (152mm) minimum

Follow instructions on page 8 to join single

and double-wall pipe and to seal the connection.

Figure 7B - Horizontal Vent Terminals

Horizontal Vent Terminal
Clearances

A vent cap is required. Maintain a clearance

of 12" (305mm) from the wall to the vent

terminal cap for stability under wind condi-

tions.
Products of combustion can cause discolora-

tion of some building finishes and deteriora-

tion of masonry materials. Applying a clear

silicone sealant that is normally used to pro-

tect concrete driveways can protect masonry

materials. If discoloration is an esthetic prob-

lem, relocate the vent or install a vertical vent.

Structure

Minimum Clearances for Vent Termination
Location (all directions unless specified)

Forced air inlet within 10 ft (3.1m)

3 ft (0.9m) above

Combustion air inlet of another appliance 6 ft (1.8m)

Door, window, or gravity air inlet

4 ft (1.2m) horizontally

(any building opening)

4 ft (1.2m) below

1 ft (30cm) above

Electric meter, gas meter * and relief

4 ft (1.2m) horizontally

equipment

Gas regulator *

3 ft (0.9m)

Adjoining building or parapet

6 ft (1.8m)

Adjacent public walkways

7 ft (2.1m) above

Grade (ground level)

7 ft (2.1m) above

*Do not terminate the vent directly above a gas meter or service regulator.

Single-Wall Vent Run
and Single-Wall
Terminal End

Single-Wall Vent Run and Double-Wall Terminal End

12. Gas Piping and Pressures

WARNING: This appliance is equipped for a
maximum gas supply pressure of 1/2 pound, 8
ounces, or 14 inches water column. Supply
pressure higher than 1/2 pound requires
installation of an additional lockup-type service
regulator external to the unit.

PRESSURE TESTING SUPPLY PIPING

Test Pressures Above 1/2 PSI:

Disconnect the heater and manual

valve from the gas supply line which is to be tested. Cap or plug the

supply line.
Test Pressures Below 1/2 PSI:

Before testing, close the manual valve

on the heater.

All piping must be in accordance with requirements outlined in the

National Fuel Gas Code ANSI/Z223.1a (latest edition) or CAN/CGA-

B149.1 and B149.2 (See Paragraph 1). Gas supply piping installation

should conform with good practice and with local codes. Support gas

piping with pipe hangers, metal strapping, or other suitable material;

do no rely on the heater to support the gas pipe.

Unit heaters are orificed for operation with natural gas having a heat-

ing value of 1000 (± 50) BTUH per cubic ft or propane gas with a

heating value of 2550 BTUH per cubic ft. If the gas at the installation

does not meet these specifications, consult the factory for proper ori-

ficing.
Pipe joint compounds (pipe dope) shall be resistant to the action of
liquefied petroleum gas or any other chemical constituents of the
gas being supplied.
Install a ground joint union and manual shut-off valve upstream of the

unit control system, as shown in Figure 8. The 1/8" plugged tapping in

the shutoff valve provides connection for a supply line pressure test

gauge. The National Fuel Gas Code requires the installation of a trap

with a minimum 3" drip leg. Local codes may require a minimum drip

leg longer than 3" (typically 6").
Gas connection is 1/2" for Sizes 30-200 and 3/4" for Sizes 250-300.

Leak-test all connections by brushing on a leak-detecting solution.

WARNING: All components of a gas supply system
must be leak tested prior to placing equipment in
service. NEVER TEST FOR LEAKS WITH AN
OPEN FLAME. Failure to comply could result in
personal injury, property damage or death.

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