12.Gas Piping and Pressures (cont’d)
Derate by Valve Outlet Pressure Adjustment for High Altitude Operation
This adjustment can only be done after the heater is in operation. It is included in the startup procedures.
NOTE: If elevation is above 6000 ft (1830M), a high altitude pressure switch is required; see Paragraph 7.
FIGURE 11 - Top View of Valves showing Outlet Pressure Tap and Adjustment Locations
Single-Stage Valve
Output
Instructions for High Altitude Derate
1.Determine the required valve outlet pressure for the elevation where the heater will be operating. If unsure of the elevation, contact the local gas supplier.
Valve Outlet Pressure Settings by Elevation
Manifold Pressure Settings by Altitude for the UNITED STATES
Altitude | Natural Gas (inches w.c.) | Propane Gas (inches w.c.) | ||||
Feet | Meters | Single Stage and | Two Stage | Single Stage and | Two Stage | |
Two Stage High Fire | Low Fire | Two Stage High Fire | Low Fire | |||
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3.5 | 1.8 | 10.0 | 5.0 | |||
3.1 | 1.6 | 8.8 | 4.4 | |||
3.0 | 1.5 | 8.5 | 4.2 | |||
2.8 | 1.5 | 8.1 | 4.1 | |||
2.7 | 1.4 | 7.7 | 3.9 | |||
2.6 | 1.3 | 7.4 | 3.7 | |||
2.5 | 1.3 | 7.1 | 3.5 | |||
2.4 | 1.2 | 6.7 | 3.4 | |||
2.3 | 1.2 | 6.7 | 3.4 | |||
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Altitude | Natural Gas (inches w.c.) | Propane Gas (inches w.c.) | ||||
Feet | Meters | Single Stage and | Two Stage | Single Stage and | Two Stage | |
Two Stage High Fire | Low Fire | Two Stage High Fire | Low Fire | |||
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3.5 | 1.8 | 10.0 | 5.0 | |||
2.8 | 1.5 | 8.1 | 4.1 |
2. | Locate the 1/8” output pressure tap on the valve (See FIGURE 11). Turn the |
| knob on the top of the valve to “OFF”. Connect a manometer to the 1/8" pipe |
| outlet pressure tap in the valve. Use a water column manometer that is readable |
| to the nearest tenth of an inch. |
3. | Single Stage and Two Stage High Fire - Turn the knob on the top of the valve |
| to “ON”. Remove the cap from the pressure adjusting screw and adjust the gas |
| train pressure to the pressure selected from the table above. Adjust pressure by |
| turning the regulator screw IN (clockwise) to increase pressure or OUT (coun- |
| terclockwise) to decrease pressure. |
Adjustment
1/8” Output
Two Stage Low Fire - Disconnect the wire from the “HI” terminal on the gas |
Screw
Inlet
Pressure
Tap
Pressure Tap
valve and check the low fire pressure. Turn the regulator screw to adjust the |
low fire outlet pressure to the “Low Fire” pressure selected from the table. Re- |
connect the wire to the gas valve. |
4. Turn up the thermostat. (NOTE: On Model UDAS, depress and hold the door |
safety switch.) Cycle the burner once or twice to properly seat the adjustment |
spring in the valve. |
Two -Stage Valve
Adjust High | Adjust Low |
Pressure | Pressure |
Output | Output |
Inlet
Pressure
Tap 1/8” Output
Pressure
Tap
remove the manometer and replace the cap. |
Check for leak at the pressure tap fitting. |
5. With the heater operating determine that the inlet pressure to the heater for |
natural gas is between 5 and 13.5 inches w.c. and for propane between 10 and |
13.5 inches w.c. Take this reading as close as possible to the heater (Heaters are |
equipped with gas valves that have an inlet pressure tap.) If the inlet pressure is |
not within the specified range, the inlet pressure must be corrected and Steps 3 |
and 4 repeated. |
6. Find the High Altitude Adjustment label in the plastic bag that contained these |
instructions. Using a permanent marker, |
the tables on page 15. Select a location for the label on the outside of the heater |
access panel so that it will be conspicuous to anyone operating or servicing the |
unit. Be sure the surface is clean and dry and adhere the label. |
Form