Burnham 1100-H4 User Manual

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V.  Gas Piping
TABlE 5:  GAS RATINGS
TABlE :  SPECIFIC GRAVITy CORRECTION
                  FACTORS FOR NATURAl GAS
WARNING
Failure to properly pipe gas supply to boiler may 
result  in  improper  operation  and  damage  to  the 
boiler or structure.  Always assure gas piping is 
absolutely  leak  free  and  of  the  proper  size  and 
type for the connected load.
An  additional  gas  pressure  regulator  may  be 
needed.  Consult gas supplier.
A.
  Size gas piping. Design system to provide adequate gas 
supply to boiler. Consider these factors:
1.  Allowable pressure drop from point of delivery to 
boiler. Maximum allowable system pressure is ½ 
psig. Actual point of delivery pressure may be less; 
contact gas supplier for additional information. 
Minimum gas valve inlet pressure is stamped on 
the rating label located in the boiler’s vestibule 
compartment.
2.  Maximum gas demand. Refer to the boiler’s input 
as printed on it’s rating label. Also consider existing 
and expected future gas utilization equipment (i.e. 
water heater, cooking equipment).
3.  Length of piping and number of fittings. Refer to 
Table 7 for maximum capacity of Schedule 40 pipe. 
Table 8 lists equivalent pipe length for standard 
fittings.
4.  Corrections for the specific gravity of natural gas 
can be found in Table 6.
 
For materials or conditions other than those listed 
above, refer to National Fuel Gas Code, NFPA54/ANSI 
Z223.1, or size system using standard engineering 
methods acceptable to authority having jurisdiction.
NOTICE
SCG boilers built for altitudes greater than 4,999 feet above sea level need to be specially orificed to adjust for 
changes in atmospheric conditions.  The SCG boiler “H” Model has been certified to operate in atmospheric 
conditions from 5,000 to 10,000 feet above sea level.  Input is de-rated by 10% for applications at 5,000 feet 
above sea level, and 0% for applications at 10,000 feet above sea levels.  De-rate is based on % reduction 
per 1000 feet.
The SCG boiler is available in two () altitude Models:  The “S” Model 0 to 4,999 feet above sea level, and the 
“h” Model 5,000 to 10,000 feet above sea level.
For applications above 10,000 feet, consult the manufacturer.
Boiler 
Model 
Number
Natural/LP 
Maximum 
Gas Pressure 
(in. w.c.)
Minimum Natural 
Gas Pressure
(in. w.c.)
Inlet to Gas Valve
Minimum LP
Gas Pressure
(in. w.c.)
Inlet to Gas Valve
Natural
Manifold
Pressure
(in. w.c.)
LP
Manifold 
Pressure
(in. w.c.)
SCG-3
14
4.5
11.5
3.5
10.5
SCG-4
SCG-5
SCG-6
SCG-7
SCG-8
SCG-9
Specific 
Gravity
Correction 
Factor
Specific 
Gravity
Correction 
Factor
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0.85
0.81
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0.90
0.82
0.60
1.00
1.00
0.78
0.65
0.96
1.10
0.74
0.70
0.93
1.20
0.71
0.75
0.90
1.30
0.68
0.80
0.87
1.40
0.66