Lennox International Inc EL296UHE, Elite Series Gas Furnace Gas Piping, Leak Check, Plugged TAP

Gas Piping

Gas supply piping should not allow more than 0.5”W.C. drop in pressure between gas meter and unit. Supply gas pipe must not be smaller than unit gas connection.

CAUTION

If a flexible gas connector is required or allowed by the authority that has jurisdiction, black iron pipe shall be installed at the gas valve and extend outside the furnace cabinet. The flexible connector can then be added between the black iron pipe and the gas supply line.

WARNING

Do not exceed 600 in-lbs (50 ft-lbs) torque when at­ taching the gas piping to the gas valve.

1 - Gas piping may be routed into the unit through either the left‐ or right‐hand side. Supply piping enters into the gas valve from the side of the valve as shown in figure 61.

2 - When connecting gas supply, factors such as length of run, number of fittings and furnace rating must be con­ sidered to avoid excessive pressure drop. Table 10 lists recommended pipe sizes for typical applications.

NOTE - Use two wrenches when connecting gas pip­ ing to avoid transferring torque to the manifold.

3 - Gas piping must not run in or through air ducts, clothes chutes, chimneys or gas vents, dumb waiters or eleva­ tor shafts. Center gas line through piping hole. Gas line should not touch side of unit. See figures 61 and 62.

4 - Piping should be sloped 1/4 inch per 15 feet (6mm per 5.6m) upward toward the gas meter from the furnace. The piping must be supported at proper intervals, ev­ ery 8 to 10 feet (2.44 to 3.05m), using suitable hangers or straps. Install a drip leg in vertical pipe runs to serve as a trap for sediment or condensate.

5 - A 1/8” N.P.T. plugged tap or pressure post is located on the gas valve to facilitate test gauge connection. See figure 66.

6 - In some localities, codes may require installation of a manual main shut‐off valve and union (furnished by in­ staller) external to the unit. Union must be of the ground joint type.

IMPORTANT

Compounds used on threaded joints of gas piping must be resistant to the actions of liquified petro­ leum gases.

Leak Check

After gas piping is completed, carefully check all piping connections (factory- and field-installed) for gas leaks. Use a leak detecting solution or other preferred means.

Never use an open flame to test for gas leaks. Check all connections using a commercially available soap solution made specifically for leak detection.

The furnace must be isolated from the gas supply system by closing its individual manual shut‐off valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply system at pressures greater than or equal to 1/2 psig (3.48 kPa, 14 inches w.c.).

MANUAL MAIN SHUT-OFF

VALVE WILL NOT HOLD CAP FURNACE NORMAL TEST PRESSURE

1/8” N.P.T.	ISOLATE
	GAS VALVE
PLUGGED TAP

FIGURE 60

IMPORTANT

When testing pressure of gas lines, gas valve must be disconnected and isolated. See figure 60. Gas

valves can be damaged if subjected to pressures

greater than 1/2 psig (3.48 kPa).

WARNING

FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD

Failure to follow the safety warnings exactly could result in serious injury, death, or property damage. Never use an open flame to test for gas leaks. Check all connections using a commercially available soap solution made specifically for leak detection. Some soaps used for leak detection are corrosive to cer­ tain metals. Carefully rinse piping thoroughly after leak test has been completed.

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