
Page 26 • DRI-STEEM GTS Humidifier Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual
Gas piping guidelines
• After threading and reaming the ends of the pipes, inspect piping
and remove loose dirt and chips.
• Support piping so there are no strains imposed on unit
or controls.
• Use two wrenches when connecting piping to unit or controls.
• Provide a drip pocket before each unit and in the line where low
spots cannot be avoided.
• Takeoff to unit should come from top or side of main to avoid
trapping condensate.
• Piping that is subject to wide temperature variations should be
insulated.
• Pitch piping up toward unit at least ¼" (6 mm) per 15' (4.5 m) of
horizontal run.
• Compounds used on threaded joints of gas piping must be
resistant to the harmful action of liquefied petroleum gases.
W A R N I N G !
Purge air before lighting unit by disconnecting piping at gas control.
In no case should line be purged into heat exchanger. Failure to follow
these instructions could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily
injury, death, or significant property damage.
• After installation, check field piping and humidifier gas train for
gas leaks.
• Do not use soap solution or open flame on humidifier gas train.
A gas leak detector is recommended.
• Install a ground joint union and a manual shutoff valve
immediately upstream of the unit. Install a plugged tapping
upstream of the shut-off valve, accessible for test gauge
connection. Pressure tappings for test gauges are located on all
gas valves.
• Allow at least 5' (1.5 m) of piping between any high pressure
regulator and unit pipe connection.
• Piping installation must conform to the requirements of
the authority having jurisdiction or, in the absence of such
requirements, must conform to:
In the United States: The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1
(latest edition).
In Canada: Local plumbing or waste water codes and other
applicable codes and with the current code CAN/CGS-B149.1,
G a s p i p i n g
W A R N I N G ! Supply the humidifier
only with the gas type (natural gas or LP
gas) listed on the humidifier name plate or
burner failure or a fire may result causing
property damage, personal injury, or loss
of life. To convert the humidifier to natural
gas or LP gas, contact DRI-STEEM technical
support or your DRI-STEEM representative/
distributor.
C a u t i o n ! Gas pressure to the
humidifier controls must never exceed
24" wc (6 kPa, 60 mbar) or the gas
valve will become damaged and require
replacement. Install a 1/8" pipe thread
(DN6) plugged tapping, accessible for test
gauge connection, immediately upstream of
the gas supply connection to the appliance.
I m p o r t a n t : For North American
models, the recommended supply pressure
is 7" wc (1.75 kPa) for natural gas or
11" wc (1.83 kPa) for LP gas.
For European models, the required supply
pressure is 20 or 25 mbar for natural gas
and 30, 37, or 50 mbar for propane gas.
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