Warning, Combustion air supply and ventilation – Whirlpool UG1H5040T3NOV User Manual

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Nominal Iron Pipe

Length of Pipe, Feet

Size, in.

1/2
3/4

1

1-1/4
1-1/2

132
278
520

1050
1600

92

190
350
730

1100

73

152
285
590
890

63

130
245
500
760

56

115

215
440
670

50

105
195
400
610

46
96

180
370
560

43
90

170
350
530

40
84

160
320
490

38
79

150
305
460

34
72

130
275
410

31
64

120
250
380

28
59

110

225
350

26
55

100
210
320

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

125

150

175

200

Table 1

Natural Gas Pipe Capacity Table (Cu. Ft./Hr.)

Capacity of gas pipe of different diameters and lengths in cu. ft. per hr. with pressure drop of 0.3 in. and specific gravity
of 0.60 (natural gas).

After the length of pipe has been determined, select the pipe size which will provide the minimum cubic feet per hour
required for the gas input rating of the water heater. By formula:

Gas Input of Water Heater (BTU/HR)

Heating Value of Gas (BTU/FT³)

The gas input of the water heater is marked on the water heater data plate. The heating value of the gas (BTU/FT )
may be determined by consulting the local natural gas utility.

3

Cu. Ft. Per Hr. Required=

Additional tables are available in the latest edition of the "National Fuel Gas Code", ANSI Z223.1.

Combustion Air Supply and
Ventilation

IMPORTANT: Air for combustion and ventilation must not
come from a corrosive atmosphere. Any failure due to
corrosive elements in the atmosphere is excluded from
warranty coverage.
The following types of installation (not limited to the
following) will require outdoor air for combustion due to
chemical exposure and may reduce but not eliminate the
presence of corrosive chemicals in the air:

beauty

shops

• photo processing labs

• buildings with indoor pools

• water heaters installed in laundry, hobby, or craft
rooms

• water heaters installed near chemical storage areas

Combustion air must be free of acid-forming chemicals
such as sulfur, fluorine, and chlorine. These elements are
found in aerosol sprays, detergents, bleaches, cleaning
solvents, air fresheners, paint, and varnish removers,
refrigerants, and many other commercial and household
products. When burned, vapors from these products form
highly corrosive acid compounds. These products should
not be stored or used near the water heater or air inlet.
Combustion and ventilation air requirements are
determined by the location of the water heater. The water
heater may be located in either an open (unconfined) area
or in a confined area or small enclosure such as a closet
or small room. Confined spaces are areas with less than
50 cubic feet for each 1,000 BTUH of the total input for all
gas using appliances.

Carbon Monoxide Warning

Follow all the local and state codes or, in
the absence of local and state codes, the
“National Fuel Gas Code”, ANSI Z223.1
(NFPA 54)- latest edition to properly install
vent system.

Failure to do so can result in death,
explosion, or carbon monoxide poisoning.

WARNING

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