DESIGN & INSTALLATION GUIDE - Gastite

1 OCTOBER I Industrial I ResidentialDESIGN AND INSTALLATION GUIDEFLASHSHIELD FLEXIBLE GAS PIPINGGASTITE DIVISION, TITEFLEX CORPORATION / 1116 Vaughn Parkway / Portland, TN / / iiFLASHSHIELD INSTALLER INFORMATION & UPDATES1) When using the XR3 fitting, proper removal of the outer jacket layer on FlashShield csst is required for optimal electrical continuity of the system. Using the Jacket Stripping Tool is the easiest way to achieve the correct FlashShield end-prep condition and to ensure electrical continuity of the ) Licensed Installers Only.

2 Every installer of FlashShieldTM must first meet all applicable qualifications in accordance with state and/or local requirements as established by the administrative authorities that enforce the plumbing or mechanical codes where gas piping is installed. 3) Qualified Installers Only. In addition to be licensed in the jurisdiction, FlashShieldTM flexible gas piping material must only be installed by an installer who has been successfully trained through the FlashShieldTM training program. 4) Check for Updates.

3 Installers should check with their local distributor or at for technical bulletins or updated DESIGN & INSTALLATION Guides for FlashShieldTM every ) Proper INSTALLATION . Sound engineering principles and practices must be exercised for the proper DESIGN of fuel gas piping systems, in addition to compliance with local codes. The INSTALLATION instructions and procedures contained in this DESIGN & INSTALLATION GUIDE must be strictly followed in order to provide a safe and effective flexible fuel gas piping system or system modification.

4 All installations must pass inspections by the local official having authority prior to having the gas service turned on. All requirements of the local natural gas utility or propane supplier must also be met. Proper FlashShield End PrepProper XR3 Bushing PlacementElectrically Insulative PolymerMetallic ShieldSemi-conductive PolymerGASTITE DIVISION, TITEFLEX CORPORATION / 1116 Vaughn Parkway / Portland, TN / / iii SECTION GENERAL USER WARNINGS .. LIMITATIONS OF THE GUIDELINES .. STANDARDS, LISTINGS AND CODES.

5 3 SECTION SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONS & SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONS .. FLASHSHIELD SYSTEM DESCRIPTION .. COMPONENTS .. corrugated stainless steel tubing .. FITTINGS ..6 MANIFOLDS .. MODULAR STUB SYSTEM .. MOUNTING HARDWARE .. PIPE SUPPORT SYSTEM .. STRIKE PROTECTION .. SHUT-OFF VALVES AND QUICK CONNECTS .. Gastite ACCESSORIES .. BONDING CLAMPS .. SYSTEM REGULATORS ..12 SECTION SYSTEM I N T RO D U C T I O N .. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS .. REFERENCE DATA FOR PROPER SYSTEM SIZING .. DETERMINING SYSTEM LAYOUT.

6 15 ALLOWABLE PRESSURE DROP .. SIZING METHODS .. MODIFYING AN EXISTING SYSTEM .. SIZING PROCEDURES AND EXERCISES .. SIZING EXAMPLES .. EXAMPLE 1 - SERIES SYSTEM 6"WC ..19 EXAMPLE 2 - PARALLEL SYSTEM 6"WC .. EXAMPLE 3 - PARALLEL SYSTEM 12-14"WC .. EXAMPLE 4 - DUAL PRESSURE SYSTEM 2 PSI TRUNK AND 8"WC APPLIANCE RUNS .. EXAMPLE 5 - MULTIPLE MANIFOLD SYSTEM .. EXAMPLE 6 - SERIES SYSTEM 7"WC - HYBRID .. EXAMPLE 7 - PARALLEL SYSTEM 7"WC HYBRID .. EXAMPLE 8 - SUMMATION METHOD FOR PARALLEL SYSTEM 7"WC HYBRID.

7 EXAMPLE 9 - SUMMATION METHOD FOR SERIES SYSTEM 6"WC .. EXAMPLE 10 - COMMERCIAL ELEVATED PRESSURE SERIES SYSTEM 2 EXAMPLE 11 - COMMERCIAL HYBRID SYSTEM 7"WC ..40-42 SECTION INSTALLATION GENERAL PROVISIONS .. FIELD FITTING ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE .. XR3 FITTING TO FLASHSHIELD csst .. XR3 FITTING TO FLASHSHIELD csst (WITHOUT STRIPPING TOOL).. OTHER ACCESSORY INSTALLATION .. ROUTING .. VERTICAL RUNS .. HORIZONTAL RUNS .. INSTALLATION CLEARANCE HOLES .. CONCEALED FITTINGS .. MODIFICATIONS TO EXISTING SYSTEMS.

8 OUTDOOR .. FIRE RATED CONSTRUCTION ..51 Gastite DIVISION, TITEFLEX CORPORATION / 1116 Vaughn Parkway / Portland, TN / / ROUTING THROUGH MASONRY MATERIAL .. CLEARANCE FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF A ROOF DECK .. STRIKE PROTECTION .. STRIKE PLATES .. steel CONDUIT ..54 METER ..54 APPLIANCE .. MOVEABLE APPLIANCE .. DIRECT CONNECTION NON-MOVEABLE APPLIANCES .. GAS CONVENIENCE OUTLET .. SPECIAL APPLICATIONS ..57-59 MANIFOLD ..61 PRESSURE REGULATOR .. INTRODUCTION .. SIZING INSTRUCTIONS .. INSTALL ATION.

9 PERFORMANCE .. REGULATOR OUTLET PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT .. OVER-PRESSURIZATION PROTECTION .. UNDERGROUND INSTALLATIONS .. ELECTRICAL BONDING OF FLASHSHIELD 67 SECTION INSPECTION, REPAIR AND MINIMUM INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS .. INSTALLATION CHECKLIST DESCRIPTION .. REPAIR OF DAMAGED csst .. DETERMINE DAMAGE .. METHOD OF FLASHSHIELD JACKET REPAIR ..70 SECTION PRESSURE/LEAKAGE GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR PRESSURE TESTING .. ELEVATED PRESSURE SYSTEMS .. APPLIANCE CONNECTION LEAKAGE CHECK 72 SECTION SIZING TABLES AND PRESSURE DROP csst CAPACITY TABLES - NATURAL GAS.

10 csst CAPACITY TABLES - NATURAL GAS - ELEVATED PRESSURE .. csst CAPACITY TABLES - PROPANE GAS .. csst CAPACITY TABLES - PROPANE GAS - ELEVATED PRESSURE ..81-82 FLASHSHIELD csst PRESSURE DROP TABLES .. IRON PIPE CAPACITY TABLE .. IRON PIPE PRESSURE DROP TABLES .. REFERENCE DATA ..92 SECTION DEFINITIONS ..93 94 SECTION DIMENSIONAL AND TECHNICAL REFERENCE DATA .. FLASHSHIELD SPECIFICATION SHEET ..96 SECTION WARRANTY ..97 FLEXIBLE GAS PIPING TRAINING PROGRAM TEST ..101 Gastite DIVISION, TITEFLEX CORPORATION / 1116 Vaughn Parkway / Portland, TN / / 1 SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION / OCTOBER 2017 SECTION GENERAL USER WARNINGSThe INSTALLATION of FlashShield Flexible Gas Piping must be performed by a qualified installer who has successfully completed the FlashShield training program.