York YPAL 060 User Manual

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JOHNSON CONTROLS
FORM 100.50-NOM6 (1207)
GAS PIPING
Proper sizing of the gas piping depends on the cubic feet 
per hour of gas fl ow required, specifi c gravity of the gas 
and the length of run.  National Fuel Gas Code Z223.1 
– latest Edition should be followed in all cases unless 
superseded by local codes or gas company requirements.  
Refer to Table 2-19.
The heating value of the gas may differ with locality.  
The value should be checked with the local gas utility.
There may be a local gas utility re-
quirement specifying a minimum 
diameter for gas piping.  All units re-
quire a 1-1/2-inch pipe connection at 
the entrance fi tting.  Line size should 
not be sized smaller then the entrance 
fi tting size.
GAS CONNECTION
The gas supply line should be routed within the space 
and penetrate the roof at the gas inlet connection of 
the unit.  The gas piping can enter the unit through an 
opening in the base of the gas heat section.  Many local 
codes require that a shut off valve be located external to 
the unit.  In these cases it is easier to run the gas piping 
on the roof and enter the unit through the side of the 
base rail.  Typical supply piping arrangements are shown 
in Figure 2-13.
GAS HEATING
TABLE 2-19 – PIPE SIZES
LENGTH IN 
FEET
NOMINAL IRON PIPE SIZE
1-1/2 IN.
1
2 IN.
1
10
1,600
3,050
20
1,100
2,100
30
890
1,650
40
760
1,450
50
1,270
60
1,150
70
1,050
80
990
 Maximum capacity of pipe in cubic feet of gas per 
hour (based upon a pressure drop of 0.3 inch water 
column and 0.6 specifi c gravity gas).
FIG. 2-13 – TYPICAL GAS PIPING CONNECTION
1-1/2" FPT
FACTORY
PIPING
ROOF
CURB
DRIP LEG
UNIT BASERAIL
UNION (For Servicing)
1/8" NPT PLUG
MANUAL GAS
VALVE
PITCH POCKET
ROOF
Gas Piping Recommendations
1.  A drip leg and a ground joint union must be in-
stalled in the gas piping.
2.  When required by local codes, a manual shut-off 
valve will have to be installed outside of the unit.
3.  Use wrought iron or steel pipe for all gas lines.  Pipe 
dope should be applied sparingly to male threads 
only.
Natural gas may contain some pro-
pane.  Propane being an excellent 
solvent will quickly dissolve white 
lead or most standard commercial 
compounds.  Therefore, a special pipe 
dope must be applied when wrought 
iron or steel pipe is used.  Shellac 
base components such as Gaskolac 
or Stalastic, and compounds such as 
Rectorseal #5, Clyde’s or John Crane 
may be used.
4.  All piping should be cleaned of dirt and scale by 
hammering on the outside of the pipe and blow-
ing out the loose particles.  Before initial start-up, 
be sure that all of the gas lines external to the unit 
have been purged of air.
5.  The gas supply should be a separate line and in-
stalled in accordance with all safety codes as pre-
scribed under “Limitations” listed in the beginning 
of this section.  After the gas connections have been 
completed, open the main shutoff valve admitting 
gas pressure to the mains.  Check all joints for 
leaks with soap solution or other material suitable 
for the purpose.  NEVER USE A FLAME!
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