Lochinvar 151 operation manual Check inlet gas supply, Single Unit Natural Gas Pipe Capacity Chart

5. Turn the power switch to the “ON” position.

6. Adjust the temperature set point on the control panel of the SMART SYSTEM control module to call for heat.

7. Observe the gas supply pressure as the burner fires at 100% of rated input. Percent of burner input will be displayed on the control panel.

8. Ensure inlet pressure is within specified range. Minimum and maximum gas supply pressures are specified in this section of the manual.

9. If gas supply pressure is within normal range and no adjustments are needed, proceed on to Step 11.

10. If the gas pressure is out of range, contact the gas utility, gas supplier, qualified installer or service agency to determine the necessary steps to provide proper gas pressure to the control.

11. Turn the power switch to the “OFF” position.

12. Shut off the gas supply at the manual gas valve in the gas piping to the appliance.

13. Remove the manometer from the pressure tap on top of the gas valve. On Models 151 - 501 re-tighten the set screw inside the pressure tap. On Models 601 - 801 remove the 1/8" (3 mm) field supplied fitting and reinstall the pipe plug removed in Step 3.

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Table 7A Natural Gas Pipe Size Chart

Nominal							Single Unit
					Natural Gas Pipe Capacity Chart
Iron Pipe
					Length of Pipe in Straight Feet for 1/2 PSI
Size (Inches)
	10	20	30	40	50	60	70	80	90	100	125	150	175	200
1/2	175	120	97	82	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
3/4	369	256	205	174	155	141	128	121	113	106	95	86	79	74
1	697	477	384	328	292	267	246	236	210	200	179	164	149	138
1-1/4	1400	974	789	677	595	543	502	472	441	410	369	333	308	287
1-1/2	2150	1500	1210	1020	923	830	769	707	666	636	564	513	472	441
2	4100	2820	2260	1950	1720	1560	1440	1330	1250	1180	1100	974	871	820
2-1/2	6460	4460	3610	3100	2720	2460	2310	2100	2000	1900	1700	1540	1400	1300
3	11200	7900	6400	5400	4870	4410	4000	3800	3540	3330	3000	2720	2500	2340
4	23500	16100	13100	11100	10000	9000	8300	7690	7380	6870	6150	5640	5130	4720

￿WARNING Armor water heaters are typically shipped ready to fire on natural gas. Check the water heater rating plate to determine which fuel the water heater is set for. If set to natural gas, it may be converted to LP by installing

an orifice or by making a gas valve adjustment (see pages 13 thru 15). In order to operate on LP gas, an orifice MUST BE installed or a gas valve adjustment MUST BE made. Failure to comply could result in severe personal

injury, death, or substantial property damage.

Check inlet gas supply

NOTICE	CSA or UL listed flexible gas connections are
	acceptable, but you must exercise caution to
	ensure that the line has adequate capacity
	to allow your water heater to fire at full
	rate. Consult with local codes for proper
	installation or service procedures.

￿WARNING

DO NOT adjust or attempt to measure gas valve outlet pressure. The gas valve is factory-set for the correct outlet pressure. This setting is suitable for natural gas and propane, requiring no field adjustment. Attempting to alter or measure the gas valve outlet pressure could result in damage to the valve, causing potential severe personal injury, death, or substantial property damage.

The gas piping must be sized for the proper flow and length of pipe, to avoid excessive pressure drop. Both the gas meter and the gas regulator must be properly sized for the total gas load.

If you experience a pressure drop greater than 1 inch w.c., the meter, regulator, or gas line is undersized or in need of service. Perform the steps below when checking inlet gas supply:

1.	Turn the main power switch to the “OFF” position.
2.	Shut off gas supply at the manual gas valve in the gas
	piping to the appliance.
3.	On Models 151 - 501 loosen the set screw one (1) full
	turn from inside the pressure tap on top of the gas valve.
	On Models 601 - 801 remove the 1/8" (3 mm) pipe plug
	on the inlet flange to the valve and install a suitable 1/8"
	(3 mm) fitting (field supplied) for the manometer tubing.
	Place the tubing of the manometer over the tap once the
	set screw is loosened or the 1/8" (3 mm) fitting is installed

￿WARNING

When re-tightening the set screw, be sure to tighten securely to prevent gas leaks.

Do not check for gas leaks with an open flame -- use the bubble test. Failure to use the bubble test or check for gas leaks can cause severe personal injury, death, or substantial property damage.

(depending on model) as shown in FIG.’s 7-6 thru 7-9 on

page 47.

4. Slowly turn on the gas supply at the field installed

manual gas valve.

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14.Turn on the gas supply at the manual gas valve.

15.Turn the power switch to the “ON” position.

16.Adjust the temperature set point on the control panel of the SMART SYSTEM control module to the desired water temperature so the appliance will call for heat.