GAS SUPPLY CONNECTIONS
The inlet gas connection of the boiler gas valve is 1/2". Provide an adequate gas piping supply line no smaller than 1/2", according to the chart below:
Maximum Equivalent Pipe Length (Feet)
Gas piping must have a sediment trap ahead of the boiler gas controls, and a manual
Manual | Union |
Valve |
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Sediment Trap | Gas Valve |
| Fig. # 8192.0 |
CAUTION: The boiler and its manual
DURE MAY DAMAGE THE GAS VALVE. OVER PRES- SURED GAS VALVES ARE NOT COVERED BY WAR- RANTY. The boiler and its gas connections shall be leak tested before placing the appliance in operation. Use soapy water for leak test. DO NOT use open flame.
NOTE: Do not use teflon tape on gas line pipe thread.
Aflexible sealant suitable for use with Natural and Propane gases is recommended.
These boilers are also certified to operate on propane gas, when equipped with the combination gas valve and orifices (pilot and main burners) sized for propane gas.
GASPRESSURE |
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| Inches | W.C. | Regulator |
| Min. | Max. | Setting |
Natural | 7.0 | 14.0 | 3.5 |
Propane | 12.0 | 14.0 | 11.0 |
The gas valve is provided with pressure taps to measure gas pressure upstream of the gas valve and downstream which is the same as the manifold pres- sure.
WATER CONNECTIONS & SYSTEM PIPING
The pipe size for water connections is shown on page 3. Typical piping systems are shown on pages 12 to 14.
The boiler is supplied with a circulator and built in bypass as standard to ensure the required minimum water flow in the boiler. The bypass on models
When the total system head exceeds the available head pressures, a primary/secondary pumping system is recommended.
The minimum boiler operating temperature should be 105°F. When operating at low tempera- ture applications, T (temperature rise) must be 20°F or less.
Propylene glycol solution is commonly used in the heating system when freeze protection is required. This will affect the system design and pump performance. As a rule of thumb, 50% solution of propylene glycol will require the system flow (GPM) to increase by 14%, and the system head (Ft/Wtr) by 23% in order to maintain the same heat transfer load.
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