Reznor VCT Unit Installation Manual - Manual (Page 6)

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1.4 Gas Connection and Supply
The gas connection on the heater is ½” N.P.T
internal thread.
Injector sizes and manifold pressure for the
burners are shown in the table 4. The gas
supply piping and connections must be installed
so that the minimum pressure stated is
achieved.
A gas shut off valve and union should be fitted
in the gas supply line close to the heater and a
⅛” N.P.T plugged tapping, accessible for test
gauge connection, provided
immediately
upstream of the appliance gas inlet.
It is essential to provide some flexibility in the
final gas connection by use of an approved
flexible gas connector. (See Fig 4.)
Take care when making a gas connection
to the heater not to apply excessive turning
force to the internal controls.
Care must be taken to observe the minimum
pipe bend diameter (minimum 10”, maximum
14”) & pipe expansion distance (minimum 1⅛”,
maximum 3¾”).
The correct installation as shown will allow
for approx 4” of movement due to
expansion.
WARNING: Before installation, check
that the local distribution conditions,
nature of gas and pressure, and adjustment
of the appliance are compatible.
Figure 3. Correct orientation of Ball Valve
Gas Flow
Gas Flow
Figure 4. Correct Installation of Flexible
Gas Connection
* Connector must be certified for use on a radiant tube type
infrared heater and must comply with Standard for
Connectors for Gas Appliances, ANSI Z21.24/CSA 6.10 or
with the Standard for Elastomeric Composite Hose and
Hose Couplings for Conducting Propane and Natural Gas,
CAN/CGA 8.1.
For heaters up to 150,000Btu/h, ½” ID x 24” long
For heaters 150,000Btu/h and above, ¾” ID x 36” long
NOTE: For Canada all heaters MUST use a hose 36” long
(See Table 3)
HOSE SIZE USA CANADA
3/4” CE4
CONTACT
FACTORY
Table 3
WARNING: FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD - Expansion of the radiant pipe occurs with
each firing cycle causing the burner to move with respect to the gas line. This can
result in a gas leak producing an unsafe condition. It is therefore essential to provide some
flexibility in the final gas line connection by use of an approved flexible connector as shown
in the drawings.