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It is advisable to run a separate gas line from the meter to the gas burner to avoid pressure drops. Refer to the above Pipe Capacity table for the correct sizes. ALL PIPING MUST CONFORM TO LOCAL CODES. Use black steel pipe and malleable fittings (do not use cast iron parts) with a suitable pipe dope that is resistant to liquefied petroleum gases. Test for gas leaks using an approved gas leak tester.
Piping should consist of:
1.A shut off valve approximately 6’ away from the unit.
2.A 1/8” plugged NPT tapping for gas pressure measurement preferably on the manual shut off valve (as shown or anywhere between the gas valve and the shut off value).
Note: The manual
3.A gas union.
4.A drip pipe.
Caution: The gas valve should not be subjected to more than ½” PSIG. Therefore, the burner should be isolated during
Fig. 3 Gas Burner Piping*
*The dotted lines represent field installation.
To determine the firing rate of the burner, multiply the heating capacity of the appliance by 1.2, or multiply the flow rate in GPH by 140,000 BTU/gal.
Example 2: if the boiler or furnace is rated for 0.75 GPH of No. 2 oil, then:
0.75GPH x 140,000 = 105,000 BTU input rate.
Use the calculated input rate to fire the boiler or furnace.