Goodman Mfg VC8 - Manual (Page 19)

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C
IRCULATING
A
IR AND
F
ILTERS
air temperature rise must be within the range listed on the fur-
nace nameplate. Should this appliance be converted to LP,
refer to the instructions included in the factory authorized LP
conversion kit.
H
IGH
A
LTITUDE
D
ERATE
IMPORTANT NOTE: The furnace will naturally derate itself with
altitude. Do not attempt to increase the firing rate by changing
orifices or increasing the manifold pressure. This can cause
poor combustion and equipment failure.
High altitude installations may require both a pressure switch
and an orifice change. These changes are necessary to com-
pensate for the natural reduction in the density of both the gas
fuel and the combustion air at higher altitude.
For installations above 7000 feet, please refer to your distribu-
tor for required kit(s).
High Stage Low Stage
Natural None #43 3.5" w.c. 1.9" w.c. None
Propane
LPM-05* 1
LPM-06* 2
#55 10.0" w.c. 6.0" w.c. None
0-7000
Manifold Pressure Pressure
Switch Change
Altitude Kit
1 LPM-05* supports White-Rodgers 2-stage valve only
2 LPM-06* supports Honeywell and White-Rodgers 2-stage valves
Orifice
NOTE: In Canada, gas furnaces are only certified to 4500 feet.
Gas
Contact the distributor for a tabular listing of appropriate
manufacturer’s kits for propane gas and/or high altitude instal-
lations. The indicated kits must be used to insure safe and
proper furnace operation. All conversions must be performed
by a qualified installer, or service agency.
P
ROPANE
G
AS
C
ONVERSION
WARNING
P OSSIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGE , PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH MAY
OCCUR IF THE CORRECT CONVERSION KITS ARE NOT INSTALLED . T HE
APPROPRIATE KITS MUST BE APPLIED TO ENSURE SAFE AND PROPER
FURNACE OPERATION . A LL CONVERSIONS MUST BE PERFORMED BY A
QUALIFIED INSTALLER OR SERVICE AGENCY .
This unit is configured for natural gas. The appropriate
manufacturer’s propane gas conversion kit, must be applied for
propane gas installations. Refer to the “Propane Gas and/or
High Altitude Installations” section for details.
Contact your distributor for a tabular listing of appropriate
manufacturer’s kits for propane gas and/or high altitude instal-
lations. The indicated kits must be used to insure safe and
proper furnace operation. All conversions must be performed
by a qualified installer, or service agency.
G
AS
P
IPING
C
ONNECTIONS
T O AVOID POSSIBLE UNSATISFACTORY OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT
DAMAGE DUE TO UNDERFIRING OR EQUIPMENT , USE THE PROPER SIZE
OF NATURAL / PROPANE GAS PIPING NEEDED WHEN RUNNING PIPE FROM
THE METER / TANK TO THE FURNACE .
WARNING
When sizing a trunk line, be sure to include all appliances
which will operate simultaneously.
The gas piping supplying the furnace must be properly sized
based on the gas flow required, specific gravity of the gas, and
length of the run. The gas line installation must comply with
local codes, or in their absence, with the latest edition of the
National Fuel Gas Code, NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1.
Natural Gas Capacity of Pipe
In Cubic Feet of Gas Per Hour (CFH)
Length of Nominal Black Pipe Size
Pipe in Feet 1/2" 3/4" 1" 1 1/4" 1 1/2"
10 132 278 520 1050 1600
20 92 190 350 730 1100
30 73 152 285 590 980
40 63 130 245 500 760
50 56 115 215 440 670
60 50 105 195 400 610
70 46 96 180 370 560
80 43 90 170 350 530
90 40 84 160 320 490
100 38 79 150 305 460
(Pressure 0.5 psig or less and pressure drop of 0.3" W.C.; Based on
0.60 Specific Gravity Gas)
CFH = BTUH Furnace Input
Heating Value of Gas (BTU/Cubic Foot)
To connect the furnace to the building’s gas piping, the installer
must supply a ground joint union, drip leg, manual shutoff valve,
and line and fittings to connect to gas valve. In some cases,
the installer may also need to supply a transition piece from 1/
2" pipe to a larger pipe size.
The following stipulations apply when connecting gas piping.
• Use black iron or steel pipe and fittings for the building
piping.
• Use pipe joint compound on male threads only. Pipe
joint compound must be resistant to the action of the
fuel used.
• Use ground joint unions.
• Install a drip leg to trap dirt and moisture before it can
enter the gas valve. The drip leg must be a minimum
of three inches long.
• Install a 1/8" NPT pipe plug fitting, accessible for test
gage connection, immediately upstream of the gas
supply connection to the furnace.
• Use two pipe wrenches when making connection to
the gas valve to keep it from turning. The orientation
of the gas valve on the manifold must be maintained
as shipped from the factory.