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E.I.4
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The required minimum size of Schedule 40 iron pipe shall be determined for each section and each outlet
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is less than 14 in W.e.
Annex E (informative)
Example ofpiping design sizing (imperial and
metric)
E.I.2
The pipe size for the sections from Ato all appliance outlets shall be determined.
The distance between the last stage regulator A and the farthest appliance Eshall be established (in
the example shown in Figure E.1, it is 50 ft) to determine the longest run of the system operating under
the pressure of 14 in W.e. This distance shall then be used to size the entire system downstream of the
regulator A. The choice of tables for a specific application shall be determined by the pressure supplied to
the system and the pressure drop allowed.
Using the 50 ft line of Table A.2 (imperial), the pipe sizes shall be as follows:
(a) D-E for 60 000 Btuh requires an NPS 1/2;
(b) D-F for 25 000 Btuh requires an NPS 1/2;
(c) C-G for 150 000 Btuh requires an NPS 3/4;
(d) B-H for 40000 Btuh requires an NPS 1/2;
(e) C-D for 85 000 Btuh requires an NPS 1/2;
(f) B-C for 235 000 Btuh requires an NPS 1; and
(g) A-B for 275 000 Btuh requires an NPS 1.
E.I.3
The pipe size for the 90 ft section X-A operating at 2 psig using Table A.3 (imperial) for 275 000 Btuh shall
be determined. An NPS 1/2 pipe shall be required.
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account in each particular installation. In every installation, all pertinent requirements in Clause 6 shall be adhered to.
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E.2.1
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3
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In the example, the gas pressure in the section X-A is 14 kPa, and the gas pressure from A to all
appliances is less than 3.5 kPa.
E.2.2
The pipe size for the sections from Ato all appliance outlets shall be determined.
The distance between the last stage regulator A and the farthest applIance Eshall be established
(in the example, it is 15 m) to determine the longest run of the system operating under the pressure of
3.5 kPa. This distance shall then be used to size the entire system downstream of the regulator A. The
choice of tables for a specific application shall be determined by the pressure supplied to the system and
the pressure drop allowed.
Using the 15m line of Table A.2 (metric), the pipe sizes shall be as follows:
(a) D-E for 17.5 kW requires an NPS 1/2;
(b) D-F for 7.0 kW requires an NPS 1/2;
(c) C-G for 45.0 kW requires an NPS 3/4;
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E.2.4
Multipliers to be used when the relative density of the gas is other than 0.60 shall be as given in
Table A.15.
E.2.3
The pipe size for the 27 m section X-A operating at 14 kPa using Table A.3 (metric) for 81.5 kW shall be
determined. An NPS 1/2 pipe shall be required.
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account in each particular installation. In every installation, all pertinent requirements in Clause 6 shall be adhered to.
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(f) B-C for 69.5 kW requires an NPS 1; and
(g) A-B for 81.5 kW requires an NPS 1.
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9-3/16 (233) 9-3/16 (233) 7-3/4 (197) 2-1/16(57) 6-3/8 (162)
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Note: Figure F.2 illustrates only one design of a horizontal draft hood and is not to be construed as the only design that
may be used. A hood of any other design that meets the requirements of CSA CANl-6.2 is acceptable.
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Note: Figure F.3 illustrates only one design of a horizontal to vertical draft hood and is not to be construed as the only
design that may be used. Ahood of any other design that meets the requirements of CSA CAN1-6.2 is acceptable.
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Annex G (informative)
Piping expansion and flexibility
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G.I General
Problems are not usually experienced in residential piping systems with thermal expansion because
the piping is relatively short.
However, in commercial and industrial buildings, there can be substantial variations in the lengths of
gas piping mains as the indoor temperature changes on weekends or between seasons. It is therefore
essential that provisions be made in the piping design for flexibility to avoid undesirable bending and
strong forces at elbows or joints.
This flexibility is obtained by the use of designed pipe bends, loops, offsets, expansion, hints, or swivel
joints. The piping shall be anchored at appropriate locations to control the direction of expansion and
contraction.
G.2 Gas piping to rooftop units
Due to the wide range of temperatures on a roof between summer and winter, piping design shall provide
for expansion and contraction. Because of the exposure to sunlight and rain or snow, coated or wrapped
gas piping is not recommended. Bare steel piping and fittings shall be cleaned after assembly, painted
with a metal primer, and given at least one coat of exterior enamel paint.
Expansion control loops should be used on pipe sizes of 2 in (50 mm) or less whenever the unrestrained
pipe length is at least 100 ft (30 m). Larger diameter piping is generally installed with expansion joints.
As shown in Figure G.1, the control loop consists of 90 offsets to the main pipe run so it provides an
open-ended box configuration.
For purposes of design, a 90 change of direction or an offset may be considered the equivalent to a
control loop when the offset length is at least three times Dimension A in Figure G.1.
Some form of thermal expansion control shall be provided for each 100 ft (30 m). For example, a
200 ft (61 m) length shall be anchored in the centre between each loop. The anchor of an offset or
90 bend should be not closer than 10ft (3 m) from the bend to permit expansion.
Suitable pipe supports are commercially available to permit the free movement of piping when it
expands and contracts.
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H.I
Purging of piping and tubing systems where a readily accessible burner is not available or where an
appliance is not equipped with a continuous pilot shall be undertaken as outlined in Clauses H.2 to H.7.
H.2
The procedure shall be applicable to the purging of air or inert gas using natural gas from a piping/tubing
system downstream of the meter.
H.3
No smoking shall be permitted when purging.
H.4
Prior to commencing the purge, all sources, or potential sources, of ignition shall be removed or shut off.
H.S
The purging procedure shall be used only under the following conditions:
(a) maximum piping system size is NPS 1;
(b) maximum tubing size is NTS 3/4;
(c) maximum piping or tubing system gas pressure is 2 psig (14 kPa);
(d) maximum gas pressure at purging point is 11 in w.e. (2.74 kPa) or less; and
(e) the longest run of pipe or tubing in the system is 100 ft (30 m) or less.
H.6
Piping and tubing systems not meeting the conditions listed in Clause H.5 shall be purged to the
outdoors. Those that do meet these conditions shall be purged in accordance with Clause H.7.
H.7
The purging procedure shall be as follows:
(a) Use only the approved purging assembly. See Figure H.1.
(b) Inspect the purging assembly prior to use. Replace worn or damaged hose, and ensure that all joints
are tight.
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(c) Ensure that the manual shut-off valve for the appliance is closed.
(d) Connect the purging assembly to the appliance dirt pocket, where so equipped, or to the
appliance piping, as close to the appliance as is practicable.
(e) Ensure that no sources of ignition are present within the purge area and that the purge area is well
ventilated.
(f) Determine the approximate purging time from Table H.l . Ensure that the purge does not exceed
100 s.
(g) Open the manual shut-off valve for the appliance.
(h) Begin purging by fully opening the automatic shut-off release purging valve on the purging
assembly. Purge in a continuous and uninterrupted manner. Caution: Under no circumstances shall
the automatic shut-off release purging valve be fixed in the open position.
(i) Terminate purging when the smell of gas is detected at the purging valve outlet or when the
approximate purging time has been reached. Do not exceed the purging time by more than lOs.
U) When purging is terminated, close the manual shut-off valve and disconnect the purging assembly
from the piping system.
(k) Reassemble the appliance piping, open the manual shut-off valve, and soap test the affected joints
to ensure that there are no leaks.
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Figure H.l
Approved purging assembly
(See Clause H.7.)
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