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SECTION 1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 USER WARNINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
1.2 LIMITATIONS OF THE GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
1.3 STANDARDS, LISTINGS AND CODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

SECTION 2.0 DESCRIPTION OF SYSTEM AND COMPONENTS

2.1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
2.2 COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
2.2.1Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
2.2.2 Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
2.2.3 Modular Stub System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
2.2.4 Manifolds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
2.2.5 Mounting Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
2.2.6 Pipe Support System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
2.2.7 Strike Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
2.2.8 Shut-off Valves and Quick Connects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
2.2.9 Tubing Cutters and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
2.2.10 System Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
2.2.11 Regulators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

SECTION 3.0 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

3.1 CONFIGURATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
3.1.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
3.1.2 Gas pipe sizing and allowable pressure loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
3.1.3 Series Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
3.1.4 Parallel Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
3.1.5 Dual Pressure System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
3.1.6 Multiple Manifold System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
3.1.7 Combination Steel / CSST System (Hybrid) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
3.1.8 Elevated Pressure System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
3.2 SIZING PROCEDURES AND EXERCISES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
3.2.1 Allowable Pressure Drop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
3.2.2 Sizing Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
3.2.3 Sizing Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
3.2.4 Reference Data for Proper System Sizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
3.2.5 The Longest Run Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
3.2.6 Example 1 - Series System 6”WC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
3.2.7 Example 2 - Parallel System 6”WC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
3.2.8 Example 3 - Parallel System 12-14”WC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
3.2.9 Example 4 - Dual Pressure System: 2PSI Trunk, and 8”WC Appliance Runs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
3.2.10 Example 5 - Multiple Manifold System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
3.2.11 Example 6 - Parallel System 7”WC - Hybrid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
3.2.12 Example 7 - Summation Method for Parallel System 7”WC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
3.2.13 Example 8 - Summation Method for Series System 6”WC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
3.2.14 Example 9 - Commercial Elevated Pressure Series System - 2PSI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
3.2.15 Example 10 - Commercial Hybrid System - 7”WC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

SECTION 4.0 INSTALLATION PRACTICES

4.1 GENERAL PROVISIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
4.2 FITTING ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
4.3 ROUTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
4.3.1 Vertical Runs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
4.3.2 Horizontal Runs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
4.3.3 Installation clearance holes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

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4.3.5 Modifications to Existing Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
4.3.6 Outdoor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
4.3.7 Fire Rated Constructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
4.4 PROTECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
4.4.1 Strike Plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
4.4.2 Steel Conduit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
4.5 METER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
4.6 APPLIANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
4.6.1 Moveable Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
4.6.2 Direct Connection - Non Moveable Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
4.6.3 Gas Convenience Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
4.6.4 Special Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
4.7 MANIFOLD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
4.8 PRESSURE REGULATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
4.8.1 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
4.8.2 Sizing Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
4.8.3 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
4.8.4 Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
4.8.5 Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
4.8.6 Over-pressurization Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
4.9 UNDERGROUND INSTALLATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
4.10 ELECTRICAL BONDING/GROUNDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

SECTION 5.0 INSPECTION, REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT

5.1 MINIMUM INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
5.2 INSTALLATION CHECKLIST DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
5.3 REPAIR OF DAMAGED CSST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
5.3.1 Determine Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
5.3.2 Method of Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

SECTION 6.0 PRESSURE/LEAKAGE TESTING

6.1 GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR PRESSURE TESTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
6.2 ELEVATED PRESSURE SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
6.3 APPLIANCE CONNECTION LEAKAGE CHECK PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

SECTION 7.0 SIZING TABLES AND PRESSURE DROP CHARTS

7.1 CSST CAPACITY TABLES - NATURAL GAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
7.2 CSST CAPACITY TABLES - NATURAL GAS - ELEVATED PRESSURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
7.3 CSST CAPACITY TABLES - PROPANE GAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
7.4 CSST CAPACITY TABLES - PROPANE GAS - ELEVATED PRESSURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
7.5 GASTITE CSST PRESSURE DROP TABLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
7.6 IRON PIPE CAPACITY TABLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
7.7 IRON PIPE PRESSURE DROP TABLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
7.8 REFERENCE DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

SECTION 8.0 DEFINITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

SECTION 9.0 DIMENSIONAL AND TECHNICAL REFERENCE DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

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Section 1.0 Introduction

1.1 User Warnings

Attention

The installation of Gastite® Flexible Gas Piping must be performed by a qualified installer who has successfully completed the
Gastite® training program. The installer must also meet all qualifications required by the state and/or local administrative author-
ity administering the provisions of the code where the gas piping is installed.

This document provides the user with general guidance when designing and installing fuel gas piping using Gastite® Flexible Gas
Piping. This guideline must be used in conjunction with the local building standards and codes. Local requirements will take prece-
dence in the event there is a conflict between this guideline and the local codes. In the absence of local codes, installation must
be in accordance with the current edition of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA-54, National Standard of Canada,
Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA-B149.1, the Uniform Plumbing Code, the International Code Series, the Federal
Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards, 24 CFR Part 3280, the Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety
Standards, ICC/ANSI 2.0 or the Standard on Manufactured Housing, NFPA 501.

Special attention must be given to the proper design, installation, testing and use of the gas piping system. Sound engineering
principles and practices must be exercised, as well as diligent adherence to the proper installation procedures. All installed sys-
tems must pass customary installation inspections by the administrative authority prior to being placed in service.

Warning

Improper installation or operation of the system may result in fire, explosion or asphyxiation. Only the components
provided or specified by Gastite® as part of the fuel piping system are to be used in the installation. Use of compo-
nents from other flexible gas piping systems other than those specified as part of the Gastite® system is prohibited
and may result in poor system performance and serious bodily injury or property damaged. Where additions, repairs
or replacements involve CSST systems from different manufacturers, the systems should be joined using standard
pipe fittings at the interface.

The installation instructions and practices outlined in this guideline apply only to the use of Gastite® Flexible Gas
Piping Systems. Titeflex assumes no responsibility for installations made with other manufacturers flexible gas pip-
ing systems.

NOTE: Leak test solutions may cause corrosion in some types of material in the gas tubing system, be sure to water rinse after
the test and thoroughly dry all contacted material.

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This installation guide has been written in accordance with the most current edition of the following standard:

ANSI LC 1b-2001, CSA 6.26b-2001, “Fuel Gas Piping Systems Using Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing (CSST)”

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1.2 Limitations of the Guidelines

This document is intended to aid the professional gas installer in the design, installation and testing of fuel gas piping systems
using corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST) for residential housing, commercial and industrial buildings. It would be impossi-
ble for this guideline to anticipate and cover every possible variation in building configurations, construction styles, appliance
loads and code restrictions. Therefore, there will be applications that will not be covered by this guideline. For applications that
go beyond the scope of this guideline, the installer should exercise sound engineering principles and practices and/or contact
Gastite® for engineering assistance.

The techniques outlined within this guideline are recommended practice for generic applications. These practices must be
reviewed for compliance with all applicable local fuel gas and building codes. Where a conflict exists between these guidelines
and local requirements, local requirements will take precedence, unless a variance is obtained from the administrative
authority administering the provisions of the code where the gas piping is installed.

Use of components from other flexible gas piping systems other than those specified as part of the Gastite® system is prohib-
ited and may result in poor system performance and serious bodily injury or property damaged. Additional information pertain-
ing to gas piping systems is available from your local gas utility or propane supplier.

1.3 Standards, Listings and Codes

The Gastite® corrugated stainless steel tubing system complies with the following standards, listings and model codes.

Standards

ANSI LC 1b-2001, CSA 6.26b-2001, “Fuel Gas Piping Systems Using Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing (CSST)”

Listings

• CSA - CSA International - Certificate No. 1009875

• ICBO - International Conference of Building Officials - Evaluation Report Number ER-5122
• IAPMO - International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials - File Number C-3250

Code Compliance

• BOCA - National Mechanical Code

• CABO 1 & 2 Family Dwelling
• ICC - International Code Series
• National Standard of Canada - Natural Gas & Propane Installation Code, CAN/CGA-B149.1
• NFPA - National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 54)
• SBCCI - Standard Gas Code
• UMC - Uniform Mechanical Code (ICBO)
• UMC - Uniform Mechanical Code (IAPMO) “Alternate Materials & Methods”
• UMC - Uniform Mechanical Code (IAPMO) - 2003
• UPC - Uniform Plumbing Code (IAPMO) “Alternate Materials & Methods”
• UPC - Uniform Plumbing Code (IAPMO) - 2003

While every effort has been made to prepare this document in accordance with all regional model codes in effect at its printing,
Gastite® cannot guarantee that the local administrative authority will accept the most recent version of these codes. It is the
ultimate responsibility of the installer to determine suitability and acceptance of any building component including gas piping.
Gastite® assumes no responsibility for labor or material for installations made without prior determination of local
code authority acceptance.

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Section 2.0 Description of System and Components

2.1 System Description

a) The Gastite® Flexible Gas Piping System has been tested in accordance with the American National Standard for Fuel
Gas Systems Using Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing, ANSI LC 1b. This standard lists performance requirements for
certification of CSST systems for use with all recognized fuel gases, including Natural Gas and Propane, up to 5-PSI
operating pressure.

b) Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing may be used in combination with all approved fuel gas piping materials
using pipe threads at the interface. System components such as manifolds, tees and stub-outs may be fab-
ricated from other approved materials to be used with Gastite® Flexible Gas Piping.

c) The corrugated stainless steel system has a number of essential hardware and design differences from conventional
gas piping using rigid steel pipe and copper tubing. These differences are described as follows:

• System uses corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST) made of 300 series type material, ASTM A240.

• The tubing is connected using special mechanical brass fittings designed specifically for the Gastite® CSST.

• In many applications, the tubing is sized for individual gas appliance loads and is, therefore, usually small in diame-
ter. The tubing may also be installed in a parallel fashion from a central distribution manifold rather than a series lay-
out commonly used for rigid pipe systems.

• The Gastite® Flexible Gas Piping is suitable for use with elevated pressure systems (1/2PSI to 5PSI).

• Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing is pulled through the structure similar in fashion to electrical wiring and therefore
requires different handling and installation techniques than rigid pipe.

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2.2 Components

2.2.1 Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing

CORRUGATED STAINLESS STEEL TUBING (CSST)
CSST PART NO. DESCRIPTION PKG. QTY.
S93-6A4-250 3/8" Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing 250 ft./coil
S93-6A4-50* ** 50 ft./box
S93-6A4-125 125 ft./coil
S93-6A4-500 500 ft./coil
S93-6A4-1000 1,000 ft./coil

S93-8A4-250 1/2" Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing 250 ft./coil

S93-8A4-50* ** 50 ft./box
S93-8A4-125 125 ft./coil
S93-8A4-500 500 ft./coil
S93-8A4-1000 1,000 ft./coil
S93-8A4-1500 1,500 ft./coil

S93-11B4-250 3/4" Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing 250 ft./coil

S93-11B4-50* ** 50 ft./box
S93-11B4-125 125 ft./coil
S93-11B4-500 500 ft./coil
S93-11B4-1000 1,000 ft./coil

S93-16A4-150 1" Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing 150 ft./coil

S93-16A4-75 ** 75 ft./coil
S93-16A4-300 300 ft./coil
S93-16A4-500 500 ft./coil

S93-20A4-150 1-1/4" Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing 150 ft./coil

S93-20A4-75 75 ft./coil
S93-20A4-300 300 ft./coil

S93-24A4-150 1-1/2" Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing 150 ft./coil

S93-24A4-75 75 ft./coil
S93-24A4-300 300 ft./coil

S93-32A4-150 2" Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing 150 ft./coil

S93-32A4-75 75 ft./coil
S93-32A4-300 300 ft./coil

* 50 Foot coils packaged in box.

Other custom lengths also available.

Application
• CSST flexible gas piping supplies natural gas or liquefied petroleum to appliances.

Material/Specifications
• Tubing: ASTM A240 Type 304, 321 Stainless Steel (TMH 1042).
• Jacket: UV resistant Polyethylene complying with requirements of ASTM E84 Index for Flame and Smoke.

Features and Benefits

• Flexibility and durability allows for simple routing through complex building structures and designs
• Pre-marked by the foot for easy measuring and installation
• Lightweight - 250 feet of 1/2" CSST weighs approximately 35 pounds
• 100% factory pressure tested
• Minimum tubing wall thickness of .010 on all sizes is more robust than other brands of CSST
• Annealed 304 stainless steel makes tubing more flexible than brands not heat treated

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2.2.2 Fittings
XR SERIES STRAIGHT FITTING (ADAPTER/NUT/BUSHING)
Straight Fitting PART NO. DESCRIPTION PACKAGE QTY.
XRFTG-6-24 3/8" Straight Fitting - 1/2" NPT 24/box
XRFTG-8-24 1/2" Straight Fitting - 1/2" NPT 24/box
XRFTG-11-24 3/4" Straight Fitting - 3/4" NPT 24/box
XRFTG-16-12 1" Straight Fitting - 1" NPT 12/box
XRFTG-20-6 1-1/4" Straight Fitting - 1-1/4" NPT 6/box
XRFTG-24-4 1-1/2" Straight Fitting - 1-1/2" NPT 4/box
XRFTG-32-4 2" Straight Fitting - 2" NPT 4/box

Straight Female Fitting

XR SERIES FEMALE STRAIGHT FITTING
PART NO. DESCRIPTION PACKAGE QTY.
XRFTGFM-8-24 1/2" Straight Fitting - 1/2" Female NPT 24/box
XRFTGFM-11-8-24 3/4" Straight Fitting - 1/2” Female NPT 24/box
XRFTGFM-11-24 3/4" Straight Fitting - 3/4” Female NPT 24/box

XR SERIES TEE FITTING

PART NO. DESCRIPTION PACKAGE QTY.
Tee Fitting XRT-8-12 1/2" Run x 1/2" Run x 1/2" Tee - Tee Fitting 12/box
XRT-11-12 3/4" Run x 3/4" Run x 3/4" Tee - Tee Fitting 12/box
Tee
XRT-16-6 1" Run x 1" Run x 1" Tee - Tee Fitting 6/box
XRT-11-8-8-6 3/4" Run x 1/2" Run x 1/2" Tee - Tee Fitting 6/box
Run XRT-11-11-8-6 3/4" Run x 3/4" Run x 1/2" Tee - Tee Fitting 6/box
XRT-16-11-8-6 1" Run x 3/4" Run x 1/2" Tee - Tee Fitting 6/box
Run
XRT-16-11-11-6 1" Run x 3/4" Run x 3/4" Tee - Tee Fitting 6/box
XRT-16-16-11-6 1" Run x 1" Run x 3/4" Tee - Tee Fitting 6/box

XR SERIES COUPLING FITTING

Coupling PART NO. DESCRIPTION PACKAGE QTY.
XRCPL-6-12 3/8" Coupling 12/box
XRCPL-8-12 1/2" Coupling 12/box
XRCPL-11-12 3/4" Coupling 12/box
XRCPL-16-6 1" Coupling 6/box
XRCPL-20-6 1-1/4" Coupling 6/box
XRCPL-24-4 1-1/2" Coupling 4/box
XRCPL-32-4 2" Coupling 4/box

Note: Fitting components available.

Please call Customer Service for pricing.

Application
• Straight Fittings connect the flexible gas piping to gas supply, distribution manifolds or gas appliances.
• Tee Fittings create a branch line on tubing runs.
• Couplings allow for the splicing and additions to the flexible gas piping.

Material/Specifications
• Fitting adapter, bushings and nut - CA360 Brass.

Features and Benefits

• Tool-less flare design; no special tools are required
• Metal-to-metal seal, with no split rings, o-rings or gaskets
• Self-guiding assembly to ensure a perfectly even flare
• Exclusive, patented Jacket-LockTM fitting eliminates exposed stainless steel beyond the nut
• All components are fully re-useable

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XR SERIES TERMINATION FITTING (FLANGE/ADAPTER/NUT/BUSHING)

PART NO. DESCRIPTION PACKAGE QTY.
XRTRM-6-12 3/8" Term. Fitting-Cast Flange - 1/2" NPT 12/box
XRTRM-8-12 1/2" Term. Fitting-Cast Flange - 1/2" NPT 12/box
Term. Fitting XRTRM-11-12 3/4" Term. Fitting-Cast Flange - 3/4" NPT 12/box
XRTRM-16-6 1" Term. Fitting-Cast Flange - 1" NPT 6/box
XRTRM-20-6 1-1/4" Term. Fitting-Cast Flange - 1-1/4" NPT 6/box
XRTRM-24-4 1-1/2" Term. Fitting-Cast Flange - 1-1/2" NPT 4/box

XRTRM-6-12G 3/8" Term. Fitting-Galvanized Flange - 1/2" NPT 12/box

XRTRM-8-12G 1/2" Term. Fitting-Galvanized Flange - 1/2" NPT 12/box
XRTRM-11-12G 3/4" Term. Fitting-Galvanized Flange - 3/4" NPT 12/box
XRTRM-16-6G 1" Term. Fitting-Galvanized Flange - 1" NPT 6/box
XRTRM-20-6G 1-1/4" Term. Fitting-Galvanized Flange - 1-1/4" NPT 6/box
XRTRM-24-4G 1-1/2" Term. Fitting-Galvanized Flange - 1-1/2" NPT 4/box

XRTRM-6-12CB 3/8" Term. Fitting-Bronze Flange - 1/2" NPT 12/box

XRTRM-8-12CB 1/2" Term. Fitting-Bronze Flange - 1/2" NPT 12/box
XRTRM-11-12CB 3/4" Term. Fitting-Bronze Flange - 3/4" NPT 12/box
XRTRM-16-6CB 1" Term. Fitting-Bronze Flange - 1" NPT 6/box
XRTRM-20-6CB 1-1/4" Term. Fitting-Bronze Flange - 1-1/4" NPT 6/box
XRTRM-24-4CB 1-1/2" Term. Fitting-Bronze Flange - 1-1/2" NPT 4/box

XR SERIES TERMINATION FITTING WITH NO FLANGE (ADAPTER/NUT/BUSHING)

PART NO. DESCRIPTION PACKAGE QTY.
XRTRM-6-NF-12 3/8" Term. Fitting – 1/2" NPT 12/box
XRTRM-8-NF-12 1/2" Term. Fitting – 1/2" NPT 12/box
XRTRM-11-NF-12 3/4" Term. Fitting – 3/4" NPT 12/box
Term Bracket Fitting XRTRM-16-NF-6 1" Term. Fitting – 1" NPT 6/box
XRTRM-20-NF-6 1-1/4" Term. Fitting – 1-1/4" NPT 6/box
XRTRM-24-NF-4 1-1/2" Term. Fitting – 1-1/2" NPT 4/box
XRTRM-32-NF-4 2" Term. Fitting – 2" NPT 4/box

XR SERIES TERMINATION BRACKET FITTING (BRACKET/ADAPTER/NUT/BUSHING)

PART NO. DESCRIPTION PACKAGE QTY..
XRTRMBKT-8-12 1/2" Term. Bracket Fitting – 1/2" NPT 12/box
XRTRMBKT-11-12 3/4" Term. Bracket Fitting – 3/4" NPT 12/box
XRTRMBKT-16-6 1" Term. Bracket Fitting – 1" NPT 6/box
XRTRMBKT-20-6 1-1/4" Term Bracket Fitting – 1-1/4" NPT 6/box
XRTRMBKT-24-4 1-1/2" Term. Bracket Fitting – 1-1/2" NPT 4/box
XRTRMBKT-32-4 2" Term. Bracket Fitting – 2" NPT 4/box

XR SERIES ANGLE BRACKET FITTING (BRACKET/ADAPTER/NUT/BUSHING/JAM NUT)

PART NO. DESCRIPTION PACKAGE QTY.
XR-ANGL-BKT-8-12 1/2" Adjustable Angle Bracket Ftg. – 1/2" FNPT 12/box
XR-ANGL-BKT-11-12 3/4" Adjustable Angle Bracket Ftg. – 1/2" FNPT 12/box

Application
• Termination Fittings create a fixed point "stub-out" on a wall or floor surface.
• Termination Bracket Fittings provide a secure attachment point for key-valves and as an alternate termination point.

Material/Specifications
• Fitting adapter, bushings and nut - CA360 Brass.
• Flange options - Malleable iron, galvanized steel or cast bronze.

Features and Benefits

• Tool-less flare design; no special tools are required
• Metal-to-metal seal, with no split rings, o-rings or gaskets
• Self-guiding assembly to ensure a perfectly even flare
• Exclusive, patented Jacket-LockTM fitting eliminates exposed stainless steel beyond the nut
• All components are fully re-useable

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2.2.3 Modular Stub System

MODULAR STUB SYSTEM
XR-Appliance Stub-Outs PART NO. DESCRIPTION PACKAGE QTY.
XR-APSTUB-8-10 1/2"M x 1/2"M x 1-1/2" Stub length with 1/2" female fitting 10/box
XR-L-APSTUB-8-10 1/2"M x 1/2"M x 2-1/4" Stub length with 1/2" female fitting 10/box
XR-APSTUB-11-10 1/2"M x 1/2"M x 1-1/2" Stub length with 3/4" female fitting 10/box
XR-L-APSTUB-11-10 1/2"M x 1/2"M x 2-1/4" Stub length with 3/4" female fitting 10/box
XR-APSTUB-11-11-10 3/4"M x 3/4"M x 1-1/2" Stub length with 3/4" female fitting 10/box
XR-L-APSTUB-11-11-10 3/4"M x 3/4"M x 2-1/4" Stub length with 3/4" female fitting 10/box

Straight Stub-Outs 1/2X6STUB-10 1/2"M x 6"L Straight Stub 10/box

Optional Bracket
1/2X12STUB-10 1/2"M x 12"L Straight Stub 10/box
3/4X6STUB-10 3/4"M x 6"L Straight Stub 10/box
3/4X12STUB-10 3/4"M x 12"L Straight Stub 10/box
1X6STUB-10 1"M x 6"L Straight Stub 10/box
1X12STUB-10 1"M x 12"L Straight Stub 10/box
1-1/4X6STUB-10 1-1/4"M x 6"L Straight Stub 10/box
1-1/4X12STUB-10 1-1/4"M x 12"L Straight Stub 10/box
Regulator Stub-Out 1-1/2X6STUB-10 1-1/2"M x 6"L Straight Stub 10/box
1-1/2X12STUB-10 1-1/2"M x 12"L Straight Stub 10/box
2X6STUB-10 2"M x 6"L Straight Stub 10/box
2X12STUB-10 2"M x 12"L Straight Stub 10/box
REG-STUB-1/2-10 Straight Stub w/branch for mounting 1/2" NPT inlet regulator 10/box
STUB-BRACE Stub Bracket (optional) - Fits All 1 ea.

Application
• AP-Stubs and Straight Stubs create a fixed point "stub-out" on a wall or floor surface for meter and appliance attachment.
• Regulator Stubouts provide access to regulators while keeping manifolds and gas piping concealed above the ceiling.

Material/Specification
• Schedule 40 steel pipe complying with material standard ASTM A-53.
• Exterior plating - black oxide coating after all threading, forming and welding.

Features and Benefits

• Reduces the number of joints in the system where contractors typically fabricate "stub-outs" from rigid pipe nipples, elbows and couplings
• Provides a fixed point termination for installations where the appliances are not yet installed
• Creates a more polished look to the overall installation

2.2.4 Manifolds

Cast Manifolds MULTI-PORT MANIFOLDS

PART NO. DESCRIPTION PACKAGE QTY.
3-PORTMAN Cast 3 port w/PT Port - 3/4"F x 3 @ 1/2"F x 1/2"F 1 ea.
4-PORTMAN-10 Cast 4 port w/PT Port - 3/4"F x 4 @ 1/2"F x 1/2"F 10/box
5-PORTMAN Cast 5 port w/PT Port - 3/4"F x 1@ 3/4"F x 4@1/2"F x 1/2"F 1 ea.
5-PORTMAN-1 Cast 5 port w/PT Port - 1"F x 1@ 3/4"F x 4@ 1/2"F x 3/4"F 1 ea.
111596-08 Coated Steel 4 Port - 3/4"F x 4 @ 1/2" F x 3/4"M 1 ea.

Application
• Provides central distribution point for individual runs to each appliance.

Material/Specification
• Coated 4 Port - Welded IPS Schedule 40 pipe.
• Cast 3, 4, and 5 Port - ASTM A47 32510 Malleable Iron.

Features and Benefits

• Integral 1/4" FPT pressure test port on all cast manifolds.

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2.2.5 Mounting Hardware

MOUNTING HARDWARE
Termination Bracket PART NO. DESCRIPTION PACKAGE QTY.
LBRACE-1-20 Term. Fitting Mounting Kit - Fits 3/8" - 1" CSST 20/box
MBRACE-1-10 Manifold Mounting Kit 10/box
GLC1 Gas Load Center Kit - 14-1/2" x 24" x 3-1/2" 1 ea.

MSTRAPS-6-250 Metal Tubing Strap - Fits 3/8" CSST 250/box

MSTRAPS-8-250 Metal Tubing Strap - Fits 1/2" CSST 250/box
MSTRAPS-11-150 Metal Tubing Strap - Fits 3/4" CSST 150/box
Manifold Bracket
MSTRAPS-16-100 Metal Tubing Strap - Fits 1" CSST 100/box
MSTRAPS-20-50 Metal Tubing Strap - Fits 1-1/4" CSST 50/box
MSTRAPS-24-50 Metal Tubing Strap - Fits 1-1/2" CSST 50/box
MSTRAPS-32-25 Metal Tubing Strap - Fits 2" CSST 25/box

XROUTLETBOX-8 Recessed gas outlet box kit with 1/2” XR Fitting 1 kit

Gas Load Center

Application
• Termination Bracket provides mounting surface for termination fitting assembly.
• Manifold Bracket provides mounting platform for manifolds, supplied with adhesive port labeling.
• Gas Load Center creates a recessed cabinet for a more polished look to manifold assembly.
• XROUTLETBOX creates a secure recessed termination point for connection to moveable appliances.

Material/Specification
XROutlet Box-8 • Term. Fitting and Manifold Mounting Kits -16 gauge galvanized sheet metal.
• MBRACE-1 - Fits 3- Portman/ 4-Portman / 5-Portman
• Gas Load Center - 20-gauge steel with a white, polyester powder coat finish.
• Metal Tubing Straps - 22, 20 or 18-gauge sheet metal, depending on size.
• XROUTLETBOX - Ball Valve ANSI Z21.15 or ANSI/ASME B16.33.

2.2.6 Pipe Support System

Pipe Support PIPE SUPPORT SYSTEM

PART NO. DESCRIPTION PACKAGE QTY.
GRS-8S Pipe Support, Hard PVC w/ Foam Pad 1 ea.
GRS-9 Pipe Support, Soft PVC 1 ea.
GRS-SK-9 Strut Kit for GRS-9 1 ea.
GRS-ASK-9 Adjustible Strut Kit for GRS-9 1 ea.

Application
• Effectively anchors and supports lightweight Gastite CSST, as well as other fuel gas piping materials
to any roofing membranes.

Material/Specifications
• Made of 100% recycled rubber, UV resistant, waterproof and has an indefinite life span.
• Will not damage expensive roof membranes.
• Installs on any roof with or without standard roof adhesives.

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2.2.7 Strike Protection

PROTECTION DEVICES - STRIKER PLATES & SILICONE TAPE

PART NO. DESCRIPTION PACKAGE QTY.
TFM204-100 Quarter Striker Plate - 3" x 2" 100/box
Striker Plates TFM201-50 Half Striker Plate - 3" x 7" 50/box
TFM203-50 Three-Quarter Striker Plate - 3" x 8" 50/box
TFM205-25 Full Striker Plate - 3" x 12" 25/box
TFM210-10 6 x 17 Striker Plate - 6" x 17" 10/box
SIL-TAPE Self Bonding Silicone Tape - 1" x .015" x 12 yd / roll 1ea.

PROTECTION DEVICES - STEEL CONDUIT COILS

PART NO. DESCRIPTION PACKAGE QTY.
Steel Conduit FLOPPY12 3/4" Coil steel conduit - Fits 3/8" CSST 50 ft./coil
FLOPPY16 1" Coil steel conduit - Fits 1/2" CSST 50 ft./coil
FLOPPY20 1-1/4" Coil steel conduit - Fits 3/4" CSST 25 ft./coil
FLOPPY24 1-1/2" Coil steel conduit - Fits 1" CSST 25 ft./coil
FLOPPY28 1-3/4" Coil steel conduit - Fits 1-1/4" CSST 25 ft./coil
FLOPPY36 2-1/4" Coil steel conduit - Fits 1-1/2" CSST 25 ft./coil
FLOPPY48 3" Coil steel conduit - Fits 2" CSST 25 ft./coil

PROTECTION DEVICES - STEEL CONDUIT LENGTHS

PART NO. DESCRIPTION PACKAGE QTY.
Steel Conduit LFLOPPY-12-50 3/4" - Cut to 1 foot length - Fits 3/8" CSST 50/box
LFLOPPY-16-50 1" - Cut to 1 foot length - Fits 1/2" CSST 50/box
LFLOPPY-20-25 1-1/4" - Cut to 1 foot length - Fits 3/4" CSST 25/box
LFLOPPY-24-25 1-1/2" - Cut to 1 foot length - Fits 1" CSST 25/box
LFLOPPY-28-25 1-3/4" - Cut to 1 foot length - Fits 1-1/4" CSST 25/box
LFLOPPY-36-25 2-1/4" - Cut to 1 foot length - Fits 1-1/2" CSST 25/box
LFLOPPY-48-25 3" - Cut to 1 foot length - Fits 2" CSST 25/box

Application
• Striker plates used for protection where flexible gas piping passes through structural members and is restricted from moving to
avoid nails, screws and other potential puncture threats.
• Steel conduit is used to provide additional protection where striker plates can not be easily installed.

Material/Specification
• Striker Plates -16 gauge AISI1050 Carbon Steel Hardened to Rc 45.
• Steel Conduit - Strip wound interlocking steel.

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2.2.8 Shut-Off Valves and Quick Connects

SHUT-OFF VALVES
Ball Valve PART NO. DESCRIPTION PACKAGE QTY.
T100-1/2-20 1/2" Ball Valve rated to 125 psi 20/box
T100-3/4-10 3/4" Ball Valve rated to 125 psi 10/box
T100-1-1/4-5 1-1/4" Ball Valve rated to 125 psi 5/box
QUICK CONNECT AND ACCESSORIES
PART NO. DESCRIPTION PACKAGE QTY.
T103029 1/2" Quick Connect Valve 1 ea.
QCOUTLET-1/2 1/2" Quick Connect Kit (Valve-Bracket-Elbow) 1 ea.
Quick Connect QCCOVER-1/2 Quick Connect Kit Cover 1 ea.
and Accessories OUTFLEX-3/8 Outdoor Flex Connector - 3/8" NPT x 12' 1 ea.
QCE-BOX Plastic Box & Grommets 1 ea.

Application
• Ball Valves are used to control gas flow to appliances and pounds-to-inches regulator.
• Quick-connect valve and accessories provide a safe and easy "quick-connect" for barbecue grills, space heaters and
decorative lighting.

Material/Specification
• Ball Valve - ANSI/ASME B16.33.
• Quick Connect and Accessories - ANSI Z21.15, CAN 9.1,9.2, 6.9 and AGA/CGA 7-90/CR94-001.

2.2.9 Tubing Cutters and Accessories

Tubing Cutters TUBING CUTTERS AND ACCESSORIES

and Accessories
PART NO. DESCRIPTION PACKAGE QTY.
GTCUTTER-SM Cutter with flat rollers - 3/8" - 1" 1 ea.
GTCUTTER-LG Cutter with flat rollers - Up to 2" 1 ea.
GTBLADE-SM-5 Replacement blade for GTCUTTER-SM 5 ea.
GTBLADE-LG-5 Replacement blade for GTCUTTER-LG 5 ea.

Application
• Tubing Cutters, fitted with cutting wheel designed to cut stainless steel, create clean cuts for optimal flaring of tubing.

Material/Specification
• Aluminum alloy body.

2.2.10 System Identification

SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION
PART NO. DESCRIPTION PACKAGE QTY.
EPAL-1-100 Adhesive Labels for elevated pressure identification 100/roll
EPMT-1-100 Metal Tags for Uniform Plumbing Code compliance 100/pkg

Adhesive Label Metal Tag

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2.2.11 Regulators
MAXITROL REGULATORS
PART NO. DESCRIPTION PACKAGE QTY.
Maxitrol Regulators
T325-3-44 250 MBTU of NG @ 8" w.c. with 1/2" NPT inlet/outlet 1 ea.
and Accessories
T325-3-44P 355 MBTU of LP @ 11" w.c. with 1/2" NPT inlet/outlet 1 ea.
T325-5-44 550 MBTU of NG @ 8" w.c. with 3/4" NPT inlet/outlet 1 ea.
T325-5-44P 810 MBTU of LP @ 11" w.c. with 3/4" NPT inlet/outlet 1 ea.
T325-7L-44* 1000 MBTU of NG @ 8" w.c. with 1-1/4" NPT inlet/outlet 1 ea.

MAXITROL REGULATORS w/OVER-PRESSURIZATION PROTECTION DEVICE (OPD)

T325-3L48 200 MBTU of NG @ 8" w.c. with 1/2" NPT inlet/outlet & OPD 1 ea.
Maxitrol Regulators T325-5AL600 425 MBTU of NG @ 8" w.c. with 3/4" NPT inlet/outlet & OPD 1 ea.
with OPD T325-7L-210D* 900 MBTU of NG @ 8" w.c. with 1-1/4" NPT inlet/outlet & OPD 1 ea.

OARA REGULATORS
PART NO. DESCRIPTIONPACKAGE QTY.
REG8-300 250 MBTU of NG @ 8" w.c. with 1/2" NPT inlet/outlet 1 ea.
REG11-300 355 MBTU of LP @ 11" w.c. with 1/2" NPT inlet/outlet 1 ea.
REG8-600 550 MBTU of NG @ 8" w.c. with 3/4" NPT inlet/outlet 1 ea.
OARA Regulators REG11-600 810 MBTU of LP @ 11" w.c. with 3/4" NPT inlet/outlet 1 ea.

VP3 Outdoor Vent Protector (325-3), 1/8" NPT 1 ea.

VLP-3 Vent Line Protector for end termination 1 ea.
* Vent limiters not available.
Note: Pipe thread size should never be used to determine regulator sizing.
Please refer to the Gastite Design and Installation Guide for proper regulator selection.

Application
• For use in elevated pressure systems (in excess of 1/2 psi) to reduce pressure to standard appliance use levels.
• Can be used for natural gas & liquefied petroleum (LP) gas.
• Outdoor vent protector is used when vent-Iimiting orifice is removed for outdoor installation of regulator.

Material/Specification
• Available for 2 psi to 5 psi inlet pressures and 8" w.c. to 11" w.c. outlet pressures.
• Individual specification sheets available upon request.

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3.1 Configuration

3.1.1 Introduction

Prior to piping installation, refer to building plans or prepare a sketch showing the location of the appliances, the various appliance
load demands, point of delivery (location of gas meter or second stage LP regulator), and possible piping routes. Appliance load
demand data can be obtained from the manufacturer’s nameplate located on each appliance, or provided to the system designer
by the builder/contractor.

a) Determine the local piping restrictions prior to installing the flexible gas piping. Confirm that the local administrative author-
ity has accepted the use of flexible gas piping. Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing has been accepted by most major code
bodies, but local or state adoption of these codes often lags behind. Check with the local administrative authority or an
authorized Gastite® Distributor for approval in your area.
b) Determine metered (supply) pressure.

3.1.2 Gas pipe sizing and allowable pressure loss

The design flow capacity and pressure loss on any piping

system under maximum probable flow conditions, from
point of delivery to the inlet connection of the equipment,
shall be such that the gas supply volume and pressure at
the equipment is greater than the minimum volume and
pressure required for proper equipment operation.

Typically when using the “Summation Method” for gas

pipe sizing, the sum of the pressure losses through each
section of pipe should result in a minimum 5”WC natural
gas pressure delivered to the appliance inlet. (Pressures
less than 5”WC may be sufficient for proper appliance
operation but should be reviewed with the manufacturers’
input rating and the local administrative authority)

Natural Gas:

• Standard pressure supply throughout the USA and Canada is usually 6-7”WC (also designated as 1/4 PSI or 4 ounces).
• Elevated pressure settings such as 14”WC (1/2 PSI) and 2 PSI provide significant CSST size reduction. Check with the
local gas utility for the availability of elevated pressure.

Propane (Liquefied Petroleum Gas):

• LP is typically supplied within residential buildings at 11”WC This pressure is set at the second stage regulator.
• Elevated pressure settings from 14”WC to 2 PSI and 5 PSI also provide CSST size reductions. Check with the propane
gas supplier for available pressure.

Determine the total capacity needed for all appliances. CFH/BTUH equivalents for natural gas or propane flow can be obtained from
the local gas utility or propane supplier. The capacity tables within this guide or any approved CSST tables should be used to deter-
mine pipe sizing needed to meet BTUH input load requirements.

• For natural gas with a specific gravity of 0.60, one cubic foot per hour (1 CFH) is approximately 1,000 BTUH.
• For propane gas with a specific gravity 1.52, one cubic foot per hour (1 CFH) is approximately 2,500 BTUH.

Refer to Section 7.0 for gases with a specific gravity other than 0.60.

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3.1.3 Series Systems

A series layout is the most common arrangement utilized for rigid pipe systems for low pressure. These usually consist of a main
run (header) with tees branching off to each appliance. In a traditional series system, the service pressure down stream of the meter
is typically less than 1/2 PSI.

The minimum pressure supplied to any given appliance is an

important consideration. To operate properly, most Natural Gas
appliances require a minimum of 4”WC pressure and most
Propane (Liquefied Petroleum) appliances require a minimum
of 10”WC pressure. Allowable pressure drop along any partic-
ular run may be dictated by local code restrictions.

Fig. 3-1
3.1.4 Parallel Systems

In a parallel system, appliances are serviced by individual runs

that stem off from a central distribution manifold. A main run from
the meter supplies the manifold. The manifold station is located
close to the greatest load, typically the boiler or furnace. A par-
allel layout is most likely to be used in 1/4 to 1/2 PSI systems.

3.1.5 Dual Pressure System

A Dual Pressure system incorporates two operating pressures Fig. 3-2

downstream from the meter. The first pressure, set by the serv-
ice regulator at the meter, is usually 2 PSI, but can be higher or
lower depending on code restrictions and gas company policy.
This part of the system is sized separately and ends at the
pounds-to-inches regulator inlet. The allowable pressure loss for
this part of the system must be added to the effect of the regu-
lator to determine the available pressure at the regulator outlet.
The chart in section 4.8 shows maximum loads vs. inlet pressure
to the regulator.

The second pressure, at the outlet of the pounds-to-inches regu-

lator is under 1/2 PSI, usually 8”WC for natural gas and 11”WC Fig. 3-3
for propane. Generally, a parallel system requires a higher total
footage of smaller diameter tubing and fewer fittings compared to
a series layout. Regulator Pounds to
Inches & Appliance Runs

Multi-Unit Apartment Building

Fig. 3-4

Regulator:
Street Pressure
to 2 to 5 psi CSST Riser

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3.1.6 Multiple Manifold System

For those installations in which the energy load demand is large or the appliances are installed throughout the structure with long
distances from the meter, a multiple manifold system may be used. Elevated pressure systems are a safe, efficient method of
providing for larger BTU load demands while maintaining smaller pipe diameters.

Fig. 3-6

Fig. 3-5

3.1.7 Combination Steel / CSST System (Hybrid)

In a hybrid system, corrugated stainless steel tubing is used in

combination with rigid pipe or copper tubing. In lower pressure
systems it is often advantageous to use both CSST and rigid pipe
to help minimize pressure drops typically encountered on sys-
tems with high loads and/or long runs. Gastite® Flexible Gas
Piping is approved for use in combination with all approved
fuel gas-piping materials by using approved pipe threads
at the interface.
Fig. 3-7

3.1.8 Elevated Pressure System

In a complete elevated pressure system, corrugated stainless

steel tubing is used to deliver pressures in excess of 1/2 PSI to
a pounds-to-inches regulator positioned directly in front of each
appliance regulator. This is an alternate method of installation
used to minimize pressure drops typically encountered on sys-
tems with high loads and/or long runs.

Fig. 3-8

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3.2 Sizing Procedures and Exercises

3.2.1 Allowable Pressure Drop

The Gastite® gas piping system is required to be “tested, listed, and installed in accordance with the ANSI standard for fuel gas
piping systems using corrugated stainless steel tubing, ANSI LC 1b”. This standard, among other things, requires the manu-
facturer to provide installation instructions including the necessary pipe sizing tables and methods of sizing.

With respect to gas pipe sizing, the intent of all model codes is to ensure that there is sufficient gas volume and gas pressure
supplied to the appliance for proper operation. Language from the International Fuel Gas Code clearly illustrates this point.

“Allowable pressure drop. The design pressure loss on any piping system under maximum probable flow
conditions, from point of delivery to the inlet connection of the equipment, shall be such that the supply pres-
sure at the equipment is greater than the minimum pressure required for proper equipment operation.”

Natural gas appliances are typically designed to operate with a minimum inlet pressure of 4.0 inches water column. Propane
appliances are typically designed to operate with a minimum inlet pressure of 10.0 inches water column.

The natural gas capacity tables published by Gastite® should be used to provide for no less than 5” water column pressure to
the appliance inlet. The propane capacity tables published by Gastite® should be used to provide for no less than 10.5” water
column pressure to the appliance inlet.

This can be done by subtracting the desired appliance inlet pressure (5”WC for NG, 10.5”WC for LPG) from the gas source pres-
sure (gas meter for NG, secondary regulator for LPG) to get allowable pressure drop. Use the Gastite® capacity table labeled
with the appropriate allowable pressure drop and gas type. This will result in an additional pressure drop capacity over the com-
monly used 1/2”WC drop associated with the Longest Run Method.

When using the “Summation Method” for gas pipe sizing, the sum of the pressure losses through each section of pipe should
result in a minimum 5”WC pressure delivered to the appliance inlet. (Pressures less than 5”WC may be sufficient for proper
appliance operation but should be reviewed with the manufacturers’ input rating and the local administrative authority)

3.2.2 Sizing Methods

A modified version of the longest run (commonly used in conventional rigid pipe systems) is presented in section 3.2.5 and used
in Examples 1,2 & 3. This method may be used for any pressure (6”WC to 14”WC).

For sizing dual-pressure systems, the piping from the meter to the pounds-to-inches regulator is sized separately from the pip-
ing downstream of the regulator outlet. This procedure is shown in Examples 4 & 5 .

Sizing for a Hybrid System (one that includes both rigid pipe and CSST) is accomplished by using the longest run method to
determine the pressure loss through each section of piping. Each segment of the piping system uses the appropriate sizing
table for that particular piping material. The total allowable pressure drop may be distributed between the different piping mate-
rials. This procedure is shown in Example 6.

Capacity Tables from this Guide (Section 7) or appropriate code - approved tables must be used when sizing Gastite CSST. The
sizing tables used in this manual include losses for (4) 90 degree bends, and (2) end fittings. Tubing runs with larger numbers
of bends and or fittings should be increased by an equivalent length of tubing to the following equation: L = 1.3 (N): where “L”
is additional length of tubing, and “N” is the number of additional fittings, or 90 degree bends.

An alternative sizing method is the Summation Method which considers a summation of the pressure losses through each sec-
tion of piping. This procedure is utilized for the designer whose requirements are not satisfied by the previously described meth-
ods. The summation method can be used for system pressures other than indicated in the sizing tables for longest run. This
method allows full use of the maximum flow capacity of CSST. In this fashion, a designer can minimize piping size (or maximize
flow capacity) with greater accuracy in more complicated arrangements. The summation method is shown in Examples 7 & 8.

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3.2.3 Sizing Examples

While the following examples show typical applications of the sizing methods they do not address all of the system configura-
tions in which they can be used. In general, Longest Run and Summation can be used with any pressure or system configura-
tion (series, parallel, dual-pressure, hybrid etc.).

The following exercises illustrate various design layouts, pressure drops and sizing methods. To further highlight
the differences in methods and designs examples 1-8 use the same appliance layout and load.

3.2.4 Reference Data for Proper System Sizing

Table 3-1
Pressure Conversion Factors Fuel Gas Information
1/4 psi = 6.921 in. w.c. = (approx. 7” w.c.) Natural Gas Propane
1/2 psi = 13.842 in. w.c. = (approx. 14” w.c.) BTU per Cubic Foot = 1000 2516
1 psi = 27.684 in. w.c. = (approx. 28” w.c.) Specific Gravity = 0.60 1.52
2 psi = 55.368 in. w.c. = (approx. 56” w.c.) Note: To determine the CFH of Natural Gas, divide the BTU load by 1000. To deter-
mine the CFH of Propane, divide the BTU load by 2516
5 psi = 138.42 in. w.c. = (approx. 140” w.c.)

3.2.5 The Longest Run Method

a) For sizing each length of pipe, determine the total gas load for all appliances serviced by that section and the maximum dis-
tance in which that particular section delivers gas. The maximum distance includes overall length from the meter to furthest
appliance location serviced by that run.

b) Refer to Section 7 Capacity Tables for the maximum flow capacity of CSST at the required piping length.

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Gastite CSST Worksheet

Project/Location: Drawn By:

Contact/Tel: Date:
Description:

System Description

System Data and Requirements

Supply Pressure Length of Run Load of Run Press. Drop Tube Dia Delivery Press.
Name of Run (Lbs. or In.) (Ft.) (CFH) (Lbs. or In.) (Size or In.) (Lbs. or In.) Comments
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
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3.2.6 Example 1 - Series System - 6”WC

The figure below shows a typical single family house installation with five (5) appliances. The piping is arranged in series with a
main run branching at the appliances. The utility company’s supply pressure (downstream of the meter) is 6”WC. The utility com-
pany advises that the specific gravity of the gas delivered will be 0.60 and the energy content is 1 CFH = 1000 BTUH. The allow-
able pressure drop across the system has been determined to be 1.0”WC (supply pressure 6”WC - appliance requirement 5”WC).

Fig. 3-9

Table 3-2
Section Description Load Delivered by Section Section Length Run Length Tube Size
“A” - Trunk 221 CFH = 221,000 BTUH 40 feet 70 feet 1-1/4” CSST
“B” - Trunk 141 CFH = 141,000 BTUH 5 feet 70 feet 1” CSST
“C” - Trunk 105 CFH = 105,000 BTUH 10 feet 70 feet 1” CSST
“D” - Trunk 53 CFH = 53,000 BTUH 10 feet 70 feet 3/4” CSST
“E” - BBQ 25 CFH = 25,000 BTUH 5 feet 70 feet 1/2” CSST
“F” - Furnace 80 CFH = 80,000 BTUH 10 feet 50 feet 3/4” CSST
“G” - Water Heater 36 CFH = 36,000 BTUH 10 feet 55 feet 1/2” CSST
“H” - Range 52 CFH = 52,000 BTUH 10 feet 65 feet 3/4” CSST
“J” - Dryer 28 CFH = 28,000 BTUH 5 feet 70 feet 1/2” CSST
• Run Length for Trunk Sections = Distance from meter to furthest appliance (Longest Run)
• Run Length for Appliance Sections = Distance from meter to each appliance

SIZING RUN “A”

• Run “A” is sized by the total load of all appliances and the run length from the meter to the furthest appliance
• The total load of all appliances is 80 + 36 + 52 + 28 + 25 = 221CFH
• The run length to the BBQ (furthest appliance) is 40 + 5 + 10 + 10 + 5 = 70ft
• Referring to Table 7-2 (1.0”WC pressure drop): for a 70ft run, 1-1/4” CSST has a capacity over 221CFH (actual: 338)

SIZING RUN “B”

• Run “B” is sized by the total load of all supplied appliances and the run length from the meter to the furthest appliance
• The total load of the supplied appliances is 36 + 52 + 28 + 25 = 141CFH
• The run length to the BBQ (furthest appliance) is 40 + 5 + 10 + 10 + 5 = 70ft
• Referring to Table 7-2 (1.0”WC pressure drop) for a 70ft run, 1” CSST has a capacity over 141CFH (actual: 202)

SIZING RUN “C”

• Run “C” is sized by the total load of all supplied appliances and the run length from the meter to the furthest appliance
• The total load of all appliances is 52 + 28 + 25 = 105CFH
• The run length to the BBQ (furthest appliance) is 40 + 5 + 10 + 10 + 5 = 70ft
• Referring to Table 7-2 (1.0”WC pressure drop): for a 70ft run, 1” CSST has a capacity over 105CFH (actual: 202)

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SIZING RUN “D”

• Run “D” is sized by the total load of all supplied appliances and the run length from the meter to the furthest appliance
• The total load of the BBQ and the dryer is 25 + 28 = 53CFH
• The run length to the BBQ (furthest appliance) is 40 + 5 + 10 + 10 + 5 = 70ft
• Referring to Table 7-2 (1.0”WC pressure drop) for a 70ft run, 3/4” CSST has a capacity over 53CFH (actual: 82)

SIZING RUN “E”

• Run “E” is sized by the total load of the supplied appliance and the run length from the meter to the furthest appliance
• The total load of the BBQ is 25CFH
• The run length to the BBQ is 40 + 5 + 10 + 10 + 5 = 70ft
• Referring to Table 7-2 (1.0”WC pressure drop) for a 70ft run, 1/2” CSST has a capacity over 25CFH (actual: 47)

SIZING RUN “F”

• Run “F” is sized by the load of the supplied appliance and the run length from the meter to the supplied appliance
• The load of the furnace is 80CFH
• The run length to the furnace is 40 + 10 = 50ft
• Referring to Table 7-2 (1.0”WC pressure drop) for a 50ft run, 3/4” CSST has a capacity over 80CFH (actual: 99)

SIZING RUN “G”

• Run “G” is sized by the load of the supplied appliance and the run length to the supplied appliance
• The load of the water heater is 36CFH
• The run length to the water heater is 40 + 5 + 10 = 55ft
• Referring to Table 7-2 (1.0”WC pressure drop) for a 60ft run, 1/2” CSST has a capacity over 36CFH (actual: 51)

SIZING RUN “H”

• Run “H” is sized by the load of the supplied appliance and the run length to the supplied appliance
• The load of the range is 52CFH
• The run length to the range is 40 + 5 + 10 + 10 = 65ft
• Referring to Table 7-2 (1.0”WC pressure drop) for a 70ft run, 3/4” CSST has a capacity over 52CFH (actual: 82)

SIZING RUN “J”

• Run “J” is sized by the load of the supplied appliance and the run length to the supplied appliance
• The load of the dryer is 28CFH
• The run length to the dryer is 40 + 5 + 10 + 10 + 5 = 70ft
• Referring to Table 7-2 (1.0”WC pressure drop) for a 70ft run, 1/2” CSST has a capacity over 28CFH (actual: 47)

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3.2.7 Example 2 - Parallel System - 6”WC

The figure below shows the same house as Example 1. The piping is arranged in parallel fashion, with individual CSST appli-
ance runs supplied by a main distribution manifold. The utility company’s supply pressure (downstream of the meter) is 6”WC.
The utility company advises that the specific gravity of the gas delivered will be 0.60 and the energy content is 1 CFH = 1000
BTUH. The allowable pressure drop across the system has been determined to be 1.0”WC (supply pressure 6”WC - appliance
requirement 5”WC).

Fig. 3-10

Table 3-3
Section Description Load Delivered by Section Section Length Run Length Tube Size
“A” - Trunk 221 CFH = 221,000 BTUH 45 feet 70 feet 1-1/4” CSST
“B” - Furnace 80 CFH = 80,000 BTUH 15 feet 60 feet 3/4” CSST
“C” - Water heater 36 CFH = 36,000 BTUH 10 feet 55 feet 1/2” CSST
“D” - Range 52 CFH = 52,000 BTUH 20 feet 65 feet 3/4” CSST
“E” - Dryer/BBQ Trunk 53 CFH = 53,000 BTUH 20 feet 70 feet 3/4” CSST
“F” - Dryer 28 CFH = 28,000 BTUH 5 feet 70 feet 1/2” CSST
“G” - BBQ 25 CFH = 25,000 BTUH 5 feet 70 feet 1/2” CSST
• Run Length for Trunk Sections = Distance from meter to furthest appliance (Longest Run)
• Run Length for Appliance Sections = Distance from meter to each appliance

SIZING RUN “A”

• Run “A” is sized by the total load of all appliances and the run length from the meter to the furthest appliance
• The total load of all appliances is 80 + 36 + 52 + 28 + 25 = 221CFH
• The run length to the BBQ (furthest appliance) is 45 + 20 + 5 = 70ft
• Referring to Table 7-2 (1.0”WC pressure drop): for a 70ft run, 1-1/4” CSST has a capacity over 221CFH (actual: 338)

SIZING RUN “B”

• Run “B” is sized by the load of the supplied appliance and the run length from the meter to the supplied appliance
• The load of the furnace is 80CFH
• The run length to the furnace is 45 + 15 = 60ft
• Referring to Table 7-2 (1.0”WC pressure drop) for a 60ft run, 3/4” CSST has a capacity over 80CFH (actual: 89)

SIZING RUN “C”

• Run “C” is sized by the load of the supplied appliance and the run length to the supplied appliance
• The load of the water heater is 36CFH
• The run length to the water heater is 45 + 10 = 55ft
• Referring to Table 7-2 (1.0”WC pressure drop) for a 60ft run, 1/2” CSST has a capacity over 36CFH (actual: 51)

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SIZING RUN “D”

• Run “D” is sized by the load of the supplied appliance and the run length to the supplied appliance
• The load of the range is 52CFH
• The run length to the range is 45 + 20 = 65ft
• Referring to Table 7-2 (1.0”WC pressure drop) for a 70ft run, 3/4” CSST has a capacity over 52CFH (actual: 82)

SIZING RUN “E”

• Run “E” is sized by the total load of all supplied appliances and the run length from the meter to the furthest appli-
ance
• The total load of the BBQ and the dryer is 25 + 28 = 53CFH
• The run length to the BBQ (furthest appliance) is 45 + 20 + 5 = 70ft
• Referring to Table 7-2 (1.0”WC pressure drop) for a 70ft run, 3/4” CSST has a capacity over 53CFH (actual: 82)

SIZING RUN “F”

• Run “F” is sized by the load of the supplied appliance and the run length to the supplied appliance
• The load of the dryer is 28CFH
• The run length to the dryer is 45 + 20 + 5 = 70ft
• Referring to Table 7-2 (1.0”WC pressure drop) for a 70ft run, 1/2” CSST has a capacity over 28CFH (actual: 47)

SIZING RUN “G”

• Run “G” is sized by the total load of the supplied appliance and the run length from the meter to the furthest appli-
ance
• The total load of the BBQ is 25CFH
• The run length to the BBQ is 45 + 20 + 5 = 70ft
• Referring to Table 7-2 (1.0”WC pressure drop) for a 70ft run, 1/2” CSST has a capacity over 25CFH (actual: 47)

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3.2.8 Example 3 - Parallel System - 12-14”WC

The figure below shows the same house and piping system as Example 2. The piping is arranged in parallel fashion, with indi-
vidual CSST appliance runs supplied by a main distribution manifold. The utility company’s supply pressure (downstream of the
meter) is 12-14”WC. The utility company advises that the specific gravity of the gas delivered will be 0.60 and the energy con-
tent is 1 CFH = 1000 BTUH. The allowable pressure drop across the system has been determined to be 7”WC (supply pres-
sure 12”WC - appliance requirement 5”WC). As there is no 7”WC pressure drop chart available we must use the next lowest
chart: in this case the 6”WC pressure drop chart (Table 7-8).

Fig. 3-11

Table 3-4
Section Description Load Delivered by Section Section Length Run Length Tube Size
“A” - Trunk 221 CFH = 221,000 BTUH 45 feet 70 feet 3/4” CSST
“B” - Furnace 80 CFH = 80,000 BTUH 15 feet 60 feet 1/2” CSST
“C” - Water heater 36 CFH = 36,000 BTUH 10 feet 55 feet 3/8” CSST
“D” - Range 52 CFH = 52,000 BTUH 20 feet 65 feet 1/2” CSST
“E” - Dryer/BBQ Trunk 53 CFH = 53,000 BTUH 20 feet 70 feet 1/2” CSST
“F” - Dryer 28 CFH = 28,000 BTUH 5 feet 70 feet 3/8” CSST
“G” - BBQ 25 CFH = 25,000 BTUH 5 feet 70 feet 3/8” CSST
• Run Length for Trunk Sections = Distance from meter to furthest appliance (Longest Run)
• Run Length for Appliance Sections = Distance from meter to each appliance

SIZING RUN “A”

• Run “A” is sized by the total load of all appliances and the run length from the meter to the furthest appliance
• The total load of all appliances is 80 + 36 + 52 + 28 + 25 = 221CFH
• The run length to the BBQ (furthest appliance) is 45 + 20 + 5 = 70ft
• Referring to Table 7-8 (6.0”WC pressure drop) for a 70ft run, 3/4” CSST has a capacity over 221CFH (actual: 230)

SIZING RUN “B”

• Run “B” is sized by the load of the supplied appliance and the run length from the meter to the supplied appliance
• The load of the furnace is 80CFH
• The run length to the furnace is 45 + 15 = 60ft
• Referring to Table 7-8 (6.0”WC pressure drop) for a 60ft run, 1/2” CSST has a capacity over 80CFH (actual: 127)

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SIZING RUN “C”

• Run “C” is sized by the load of the supplied appliance and the run length to the supplied appliance
• The load of the water heater is 36CFH
• The run length to the water heater is 45 + 10 = 55ft
• Referring to Table 7-8 (6.0”WC pressure drop) for a 60ft run, 3/8” CSST has a capacity over 36CFH (actual: 51)

SIZING RUN “D”

• Run “D” is sized by the load of the supplied appliance and the run length to the supplied appliance
• The load of the range is 52CFH
• The run length to the range is 45 + 20 = 65ft
• Referring to Table 7-8 (6.0”WC pressure drop) for a 70ft run, 1/2” CSST has a capacity over 52CFH (actual: 117)

SIZING RUN “E”

• Run “E” is sized by the total load of all supplied appliances and the run length from the meter to the furthest appliance
• The total load of the BBQ and the dryer is 25 + 28 = 53CFH
• The run length to the BBQ (furthest appliance) is 45 + 20 + 5 = 70ft
• Referring to Table 7-8 (6.0”WC pressure drop) for a 70ft run, 1/2” CSST has a capacity over 53CFH (actual: 117)

SIZING RUN “F”

• Run “F” is sized by the load of the supplied appliance and the run length to the supplied appliance
• The load of the dryer is 28CFH
• The run length to the dryer is 45 + 20 + 5 = 70ft
• Referring to Table 7-8 (6.0”WC pressure drop) for a 70ft run, 3/8” CSST has a capacity over 28CFH (actual: 46)

SIZING RUN “G”

• Run “G” is sized by the total load of the supplied appliance and the run length from the meter to the furthest appliance
• The total load of the BBQ is 25CFH
• The run length to the BBQ is 45 + 20 + 5 = 70ft
• Referring to Table 7-8 (6.0”WC pressure drop) for a 70ft run, 3/8” CSST has a capacity over 25CFH (actual: 46)

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3.2.9 Example 4 - Dual Pressure System: 2 PSI Trunk and 8”WC Appliance Runs

The figure below shows the same house and similar piping system as Example 3. The piping is arranged in parallel fashion, with
individual CSST appliance runs supplied by a main distribution manifold. A regulator is mounted at the manifold. The utility compa-
ny’s supply pressure (downstream of the meter) is 2psi. The utility company advises that the specific gravity of the gas delivered
will be 0.60 and the energy content is 1 CFH = 1000 BTUH. The pounds-to-inches regulator is set to 8”WC. Downstream of the
regulator the allowable pressure drop across the system has been determined to be 3”WC (supply pressure 8”WC - appliance
requirement 5”WC). Upstream of the regulator the 2psi line pressure chart with a pressure drop of 1psi can be used. This will sup-
ply the regulator with the 1psi inlet pressure required for full capacity flow.

Fig. 3-12

Table 3-5
Section Description Load Delivered by Section Section Length Run Length Tube Size
“A” - Trunk 221 CFH = 221,000 BTUH 45 feet 45 feet 1/2” CSST
“B” - Furnace 80 CFH = 80,000 BTUH 15 feet 15 feet 1/2” CSST
“C” - Water heater 36 CFH = 36,000 BTUH 10 feet 10 feet 3/8” CSST
“D” - Range 52 CFH = 52,000 BTUH 20 feet 20 feet 3/8” CSST
“E” - Dryer/BBQ 53 CFH = 53,000 BTUH 20 feet 25 feet 3/8” CSST
“F” - Dryer 28 CFH = 28,000 BTUH 5 feet 25 feet 3/8” CSST
“G” - BBQ 25 CFH = 25,000 BTUH 5 feet 25 feet 3/8” CSST
• Run Length for Trunk Sections = Distance from meter to regulator
• Run Length for Appliance Sections = Distance from regulator to each appliance

SIZING RUN “A”

• Run “A” is sized by the total load of all appliances and the run length from the meter to the regulator
• The total load of all appliances is 80 + 36 + 52 + 28 + 25 = 221CFH
• The run length to the regulator is 45ft
• Referring to Table 7-10 (2psi line pressure, 1psi pressure drop) for a 45ft run, 1/2” CSST has a capacity over 221CFH
(actual: 266)

SIZING RUN “B”

• Run “B” is sized by the load of the supplied appliance and the run length from the regulator to the supplied appliance
• The load of the furnace is 80CFH
• The run length to the furnace is 15ft
• Referring to Table 7-5 (3.0”WC pressure drop) for a 15ft run, 1/2” CSST has a capacity over 80CFH (actual: 178)

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SIZING RUN “C”

• Run “C” is sized by the load of the supplied appliance and the run length to the supplied appliance
• The load of the water heater is 36CFH
• The run length to the water heater is 10ft
• Referring to Table 7-5 (3.0”WC pressure drop) for a 10ft run, 3/8” CSST has a capacity over 36CFH (actual: 88)

SIZING RUN “D”

• Run “D” is sized by the load of the supplied appliance and the run length to the supplied appliance
• The load of the range is 52CFH
• The run length to the range is 20ft
• Referring to Table 7-5 (3.0”WC pressure drop) for a 20ft run, 3/8” CSST has a capacity over 52CFH (actual: 62)

SIZING RUN “E”

• Run “E” is sized by the total load of all supplied appliances and the run length from the regulator to the furthest appliance
• The total load of the BBQ and the dryer is 25 + 28 = 53CFH
• The run length to the BBQ (furthest appliance) is 20 + 5 = 25ft
• Referring to Table 7-5 (3.0”WC pressure drop) for a 25ft run, 3/8” CSST has a capacity over 53CFH (actual: 56)

SIZING RUN “F”

• Run “F” is sized by the load of the supplied appliance and the run length to the supplied appliance
• The load of the dryer is 28CFH
• The run length to the dryer is 20 + 5 = 25ft
• Referring to Table 7-5 (3.0”WC pressure drop) for a 25ft run, 3/8” CSST has a capacity over 28CFH (actual: 56)

SIZING RUN “G”

• Run “G” is sized by the total load of the supplied appliance and the run length from the regulator to the furthest appliance
• The total load of the BBQ is 25CFH
• The run length to the BBQ is 20 + 5 = 25ft
• Referring to Table 7-5 (3.0”WC pressure drop) for a 25ft run, 3/8” CSST has a capacity over 25CFH (actual: 56)

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3.2.10 Example 5 – Mulitple Manifold System

The figure below shows the same house and similar piping system as Example 4. The piping is arranged in parallel fashion, with
individual CSST appliance runs supplied by two distribution manifolds. Regulators are mounted at each manifold. The utility com-
pany’s supply pressure (downstream of the meter) is 2psi. The utility company advises that the specific gravity of the gas deliv-
ered will be 0.60 and the energy content is 1 CFH = 1000 BTUH. The pounds-to-inches regulators are set to 8"WC.
Downstream of the regulators the allowable pressure drop across the system has been determined to be 3"WC (supply pressure
8"WC – appliance requirement 5"WC). Upstream of the regulators the 2psi line pressure chart with a pressure drop of 1psi can
be used. This will supply the regulators with the 1psi inlet pressure required for full capacity flow.

Sizing of all appliance runs downstream from the pressure regulators is performed considering the length and load for each
appliance as in the previous example.

To size the elevated pressure trunk lines, use the Longest Run Method to determine the trunk line sizes by adding the distance
from the meter to the furthest regulator (trunk "A" + trunk "E"). This length is used to size both trunk lines. It important to note
that the total load of the system is passing through trunk "A" while only the load of the second manifold system is passing
through trunk "E".

Fig. 3-13

Table 3-6
Section Description Load Delivered by Section Length Longest Run Tube Size
"A" - Trunk 221 CFH = 221,000 BTUH 45 feet 65 feet 3/4” CSST
"E" - Trunk 53 CFH = 53,000 BTUH 20 feet 65 Feet 1/2” CSST
• Longest Run for Trunk Section = Distance from meter to furthest regulator.

SIZING RUN "A"

• Run "A" is sized by the load of all appliances and the run length from the meter to the farthest regulator
• The total load of all appliances is 80 + 36 + 52 + 28 + 25 = 221CFH
• The run length to the farthest regulator is 45 + 20 = 65ft
• Referring to Table 7-10 (2psi with a 1psi drop): for a 70-ft run, 3/4" CSST has a capacity over 221CFH (420 actual)

SIZING RUN "E"

• Run "E" is sized by the load of all supplied appliances and the run length from the meter to the farthest regulator
• The total load of all appliances is 28 + 25 = 53CFH
• The run length to the farthest regulator is 45 + 20 = 65ft
• Referring to Table 7-10 (2psi with a 1psi drop): for a 70-ft run, 3/8" CSST has a capacity over 53CFH (93 actual)
• NOTE: Gastite recommends that trunk lines be 1/2” minimum. Therefore, this trunk run should be upsized to 1/2”.

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3.2.11 Example 6 - Parallel System - 7”WC - Hybrid

The figure below shows the same house and similar piping system as Example 2. The piping is arranged in parallel fashion, with
individual CSST appliance runs supplied by a main distribution manifold. The main trunk line (“A”) from the meter to the distribution
manifold is rigid pipe rather than CSST. The utility company’s supply pressure (downstream of the meter) is 7”WC. The utility com-
pany advises that the specific gravity of the gas delivered will be 0.60 and the energy content is 1 CFH = 1000 BTUH.
The allowable pressure drop across the system has been determined to be 2”WC (supply pressure 7”WC - appliance requirement
5”WC). 0.5”WC pressure drop will be taken over the rigid pipe trunk line and the remaining 1.5”WC pressure drop will be taken over
the manifold to appliance runs.

Figure 3-14

Table 3-7
Section Description Load Delivered by Section Section Length Run Length Tube Size
“A” - Rigid Trunk 221 CFH = 221,000 BTUH 70 feet 45feet 1” Rigid
“B” - Furnace 80 CFH = 80,000 BTUH 60 feet 15 feet 3/4” CSST
“C” - Water heater 36 CFH = 36,000 BTUH 55 feet 10 feet 1/2” CSST
“D” - Range 52 CFH = 52,000 BTUH 65 feet 20 feet 1/2” CSST
“E” - Dryer/BBQ Trunk 53 CFH = 53,000 BTUH 70 feet 25 feet 1/2” CSST
“F” - Dryer 28 CFH = 28,000 BTUH 70 feet 25 feet 1/2” CSST
“G” - BBQ 25 CFH = 25,000 BTUH 70 feet 25 feet 1/2” CSST
• Run Length for Trunk Sections = Distance from meter to furthest appliance (Longest Run)
• Run Length for Appliance Sections = Distance from meter to each appliance

SIZING RUN “A”

• Run “A” is sized by the total load of all appliances and the run length from the meter to the furthest appliance
• The total load of all appliances is 80 + 36 + 52 + 28 + 25 = 221CFH
• The run length to the BBQ (furthest appliance) is 45 + 20 + 5 = 70ft
• Referring to Table 7-20 (Rigid pipe 0.5”WC pressure drop): for a 70ft run, 1” pipe has a capacity over 221CFH
(actual: 240)

SIZING RUN “B”

• Run “B” is sized by the load of the supplied appliance and the run length from the meter to the supplied appliance
• The load of the furnace is 80CFH
• The run length to the furnace is 45 + 15 = 60ft
• Referring to Table 7-3 (1.5”WC pressure drop) for a 60ft run, 3/4” CSST has a capacity over 80CFH (actual: 116)

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SIZING RUN “C”

• Run “C” is sized by the load of the supplied appliance and the run length from the meter to the supplied appliance
• The load of the water heater is 36CFH
• The run length to the water heater is 45 + 10 = 55ft
• Referring to Table 7-3 (1.5”WC pressure drop) for a 60ft run, 1/2” CSST has a capacity over 36CFH (actual: 58)

SIZING RUN “D”

• Run “D” is sized by the load of the supplied appliance and the run length from the meter to the supplied appliance
• The load of the range is 52CFH
• The run length to the range is 45 + 20 = 65ft
• Referring to Table 7-3 (1.5”WC pressure drop) for a 70ft run, 1/2” CSST has a capacity over 52CFH (actual: 54)

SIZING RUN “E”

• Run “E” is sized by the total load of all supplied appliances and the run length from the meter to the furthest appliance
• The total load of the BBQ and the dryer is 25 + 28 = 53CFH
• The run length to the BBQ (furthest appliance) is 45 + 20 + 5 = 70ft
• Referring to Table 7-3 (1.5”WC pressure drop) for a 70ft run, 1/2” CSST has a capacity over 53CFH (actual: 54)

SIZING RUN “F”

• Run “F” is sized by the load of the supplied appliance and the run length from the meter to the supplied appliance
• The load of the dryer is 28CFH
• The run length to the dryer is 45 + 20 + 5 = 70ft
• Referring to Table 7-3 (1.5”WC pressure drop) for a 70ft run, 1/2” CSST has a capacity over 28CFH (actual: 54)

SIZING RUN “G”

• Run “G” is sized by the total load of the supplied appliance and the run length from the meter to the furthest appliance
• The total load of the BBQ is 25CFH
• The run length to the BBQ is 45 + 20 + 5 = 70ft
• Referring to Table 7-3 (1.5”WC pressure drop) for a 70ft run, 1/2” CSST has a capacity over 25CFH (actual: 54)

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3.2.12 Example 7 - Summation Method for Parallel Sysytem - 7”WC - Hybrid

The figure below shows the same house as Example 6. The piping is arranged in parallel fashion, with individual CSST appliance
runs supplied by a main distribution manifold. The main trunk line (“A”) from the meter to the distribution manifold is rigid pipe rather
than CSST. The utility company’s supply pressure (downstream of the meter) is 7”WC. The utility company advises that the specific
gravity of the gas delivered will be 0.60 and the energy content is 1 CFH = 1000 BTUH. The allowable pressure drop across the
system has been determined to be 2.0”WC (supply pressure 7”WC - appliance requirement 5”WC).

When using the “Summation Method” for gas pipe sizing, the sum of the pressure losses through each section of pipe should result
in a minimum 5”WC pressure delivered to the appliance inlet. (Pressures less than 5”WC may be sufficient for proper appliance oper-
ation but should be reviewed with the manufacturers’ input rating and the local administrative authority)

Figure 3-16

Table 3-9
Section Description Load Delivered by Section Section Length Tube Size
“A” - Trunk 221 CFH = 221,000 BTUH 45 feet 3/4” RIGID
“B” - Furnace 80 CFH = 80,000 BTUH 15 feet 1/2” CSST
“C” - Water heater 36 CFH = 36,000 BTUH 10 feet 3/8” CSST
“D” - Range 52 CFH = 52,000 BTUH 20 feet 1/2” CSST
“E” - Dryer/BBQ Trunk 53 CFH = 53,000 BTUH 20 feet 1/2” CSST
“F” - Dryer 28 CFH = 28,000 BTUH 5 feet 3/8” CSST
“G” - BBQ 25 CFH = 25,000 BTUH 5 feet 3/8” CSST

SIZING RUN “A”

• Run “A” is sized by the total load of all appliances and the section length
• The total load of all appliances is 80 + 36 + 52 + 28 + 25 = 221CFH
• The section length is 45ft
• Referring to Table 7-21 (Pressure drop for Rigid Pipe): for a 225CFH load, 3/4” pipe has a drop of 0.021”WC per ft.
• The pressure drop over Run “A” is: 0.021” x 45ft = 0.945”WC
• The available pressure at the end of run “A” is 7”WC - 0.945”WC = 6.055”WC

SIZING RUN “B”

• Run “B” is sized by the load of the supplied appliance and the section length
• The load of the furnace is 80CFH
• The section length to the furnace is 15ft
• Referring to Table 7-19 (Pressure drop for Gastite CSST): for a 80CFH load, 1/2” CSST has a drop of 0.048”WC per ft.
• The pressure drop over Run “B” is: 0.048 x 15ft = 0.720”WC
• The available pressure at the end of run “B” is 6.055”WC - 0.720”WC = 5.335”WC

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SIZING RUN “C”

• Run “C” is sized by the load of the supplied appliance and the section length
• The load of the water heater is 36CFH
• The section length is 10ft
• Referring to Table 7-19 (Pressure drop for Gastite CSST): for a 40CFH load, 3/8” CSST has a drop of 0.075”WC per ft.
• The pressure drop over Run “C” is: 0.075 x 10ft = 0.750”WC
• The available pressure at the end of run “C” is 6.055”WC - 0.750”WC = 5.305”WC

SIZING RUN “D”

• Run “D” is sized by the load of the supplied appliance and the section length
• The load of the range is 52CFH
• The section length is 20ft
• Referring to Table 7-19 (Pressure drop for Gastite CSST): for a 60CFH load, 1/2” CSST has a drop of 0.026”WC per ft.
• The pressure drop over Run “D” is: 0.026 x 20ft = 0.520”WC
• The available pressure at the end of run “D” is 6.055”WC - 0.520”WC = 5.535”WC

SIZING RUN “E”

• Run “E” is sized by the total load of all supplied appliances and the section length
• The total load of the BBQ and the dryer is 25 + 28 = 53CFH
• The section length is 20ft
• Referring to Table 7-19 (Pressure drop for Gastite CSST): for a 60CFH load, 1/2” CSST has a drop of 0.026”WC per ft.
• The pressure drop over Run “E” is: 0.026 x 20ft = 0.520”WC
• The available pressure at the end of run “E” is 6.055”WC - 0.520”WC = 5.535”WC

SIZING RUN “F”

• Run “F” is sized by the load of the supplied appliance and the section length
• The load of the dryer is 28CFH
• The section length 5ft
• Referring to Table 7-19 (Pressure drop for Gastite CSST): for a 30CFH load, 3/8” CSST has a drop of 0.044”WC per ft.
• The pressure drop over Run “F” is: 0.044 x 5ft = 0.220”WC
• The available pressure at the end of run “F” is 5.535”WC - 0.220”WC = 5.315”WC

SIZING RUN “G”

• Run “G” is sized by the total load of the supplied appliance and the section length
• The total load of the BBQ is 25CFH
• The section length 5ft
• Referring to Table 7-19 (Pressure drop for Gastite CSST): for a 30CFH load, 3/8” CSST has a drop of 0.044”WC per ft.
• The pressure drop over Run “G” is: 0.044” x 5ft = 0.220”WC
• The available pressure at the end of run “G” is 5.535”WC - 0.220”WC = 5.315”WC

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3.2.13 Example 8 - Summation Method for Series System - 6”WC

The figure below shows the same house and piping system as Example 1. The piping is arranged in series with a main run branch-
ing at the appliances. The utility company’s supply pressure (downstream of the meter) is 6”WC. The utility company advises that
the specific gravity of the gas delivered will be 0.60 and the energy content is 1 CFH = 1000 BTUH. The allowable pressure drop
across the system has been determined to be 1.0”WC (supply pressure 6”WC - appliance requirement 5”WC).

When using the “Summation Method” for gas pipe sizing, the sum of the pressure losses through each section of pipe should result
in a minimum 5”WC pressure delivered to the appliance inlet. (Pressures less than 5”WC may be sufficient for proper appliance
operation but should be reviewed with the manufacturers’ input rating and the local administrative authority)

Figure 3-15

Table 3-8
Section Description Load Delivered by Section Section Length Tube Size
“A” - Trunk 221 CFH = 221,000 BTUH 40 feet 1-1/4 ”CSST
“B” - Trunk 141 CFH = 141,000 BTUH 5 feet 1” CSST
“C” - Trunk 105 CFH = 105,000 BTUH 10 feet 1” CSST
“D” - Trunk 53 CFH = 53,000 BTUH 10 feet 3/4” CSST
“E” - BBQ 25 CFH = 25,000 BTUH 5 feet 1/2” CSST
“F” - Furnace 80 CFH = 80,000 BTUH 10 feet 3/4” CSST
“G” - Water Heater 36 CFH = 36,000 BTUH 10 feet 1/2” CSST
“H” - Range 52 CFH = 52,000 BTUH 10 feet 3/4” CSST
“J” - Dryer 28 CFH = 28,000 BTUH 5 feet 1/2” CSST

SIZING RUN “A”

• Run “A” is sized by the total load of all appliances and the section length
• The total load of all appliances is 80 + 36 + 52 + 28 + 25 = 221CFH
• The section length is 40ft
• Referring to Table 7-19 (Pressure drop for Gastite CSST): for a 225CFH load, 1-1/4” CSST has a drop of 0.006”WC
per ft.
• The pressure drop over Run “A” is: 0.006” x 40ft = 0.240”WC
• The available pressure at the end of run “A” is 6”WC - 0.240”WC = 5.760”WC

SIZING RUN “B”

• Run “B” is sized by the total load of all supplied appliances and the section length
• The total load of the supplied appliances is 36 + 52 + 28 + 25 = 141CFH
• The section length is 5ft
• Referring to Table 7-19 (Pressure drop for Gastite CSST): for a 150CFH load, 1” CSST has a drop of 0.008”WC per ft.
• The pressure drop over Run “B” is: 0.008” x 5ft = 0.040”WC
• The available pressure at the end of run “B” is 5.760”WC - 0.040”WC = 5.720”WC

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SIZING RUN “C”

• Run “C” is sized by the total load of all supplied appliances and the section length
• The total load of the supplied appliances is 52 + 28 + 25 = 105CFH
• The section length is 10ft
• Referring to Table 7-19 (Pressure drop for Gastite CSST): for a 110CFH load, 1” CSST has a drop of 0.004”WC per ft.
• The pressure drop over Run “C” is: 0.004” x 10ft = 0.040”WC
• The available pressure at the end of run “C” is 5.720”WC - 0.040”WC = 5.680”WC

SIZING RUN “D”

• Run “D” is sized by the total load of all supplied appliances and the section length
• The total load of the BBQ and the dryer is 25 + 28 = 53CFH
• The section length 10ft
• Referring to Table 7-19 (Pressure drop for Gastite CSST): for a 60CFH load, 3/4” CSST has a drop of 0.006”WC per ft.
• The pressure drop over Run “D” is: 0.006” x 10ft = 0.060”WC
• The available pressure at the end of run “D” is 5.680”WC - 0.060”WC = 5.620”WC

SIZING RUN “E”

• Run “E” is sized by the load of the supplied appliance and the section length
• The total load of the BBQ is 25CFH
• The section length is 5ft
• Referring to Table 7-19 (Pressure drop for Gastite CSST): for a 30CFH load, 1/2” CSST has a drop of 0.006”WC per ft.
• The pressure drop over Run “E” is: 0.006” x 5ft = 0.030”WC
• The available pressure at the end of run “E” is 5.620”WC - 0.030”WC = 5.590”WC

SIZING RUN “F”

• Run “F” is sized by the load of the supplied appliance and the section length
• The load of the furnace is 80CFH
• The section length to the furnace is 10ft
• Referring to Table 7-19 (Pressure drop for Gastite CSST): for a 80CFH load, 1” CSST has a drop of 0.002”WC per ft.
• The pressure drop over Run “F” is: 0.002” x 10ft = 0.020”WC
• The available pressure at the end of run “F” is 5.760”WC - 0.020”WC = 5.740”WC

SIZING RUN “G”

• Run “G” is sized by the load of the supplied appliance and the section length
• The load of the water heater is 36CFH
• The section length to the water heater is 10ft
• Referring to Table 7-19 (Pressure drop for Gastite CSST): for a 40CFH load, 3/4” CSST has a drop of 0.003”WC per ft.
• The pressure drop over Run “G” is: 0.003” x 10ft = 0.030”WC
• The available pressure at the end of run “G” is 5.720”WC - 0.030”WC = 5.690”WC

SIZING RUN “H”

• Run “H” is sized by the load of the supplied appliance and the section length
• The load of the range is 52CFH
• The section length to the range is 10ft
• Referring to Table 7-19 (Pressure drop for Gastite CSST): for a 60CFH load, 3/4” CSST has a drop of 0.006”WC per ft.
• The pressure drop over Run “H” is: 0.006” x 10ft = 0.060”WC
• The available pressure at the end of run “A” is 5.680”WC - 0.060”WC = 5.620”WC

SIZING RUN “J”

• Run “J” is sized by the load of the supplied appliance and the section length
• The load of the dryer is 28CFH
• The section length to the dryer is 5ft
• Referring to Table 7-19 (Pressure drop for Gastite CSST): for a 30CFH load, 1/2” CSST has a drop of 0.006”WC per ft.
• The pressure drop over Run “J” is: 0.006” x 5ft = 0.030”WC
• The available pressure at the end of run “A” is 5.620”WC - 0.030”WC = 5.590”WC

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3.2.14 Example 9 – Commercial Elevated Pressure Series System – 2PSI

The figure below shows a typical commercial rooftop installation with four (4) appliances. The piping is arranged in series with a
main run branching at the appliances. The utility company’s supply pressure (downstream of the meter) is 2psi. The utility compa-
ny advises that the specific gravity of the gas delivered will be 0.60 and the energy content is 1 CFH = 1000 BTUH. The 2psi line
pressure chart with a pressure drop of 1psi can be used. This will supply the regulators with the 1psi inlet pressure required for
full capacity flow.

Figure 3-17

Table 3-10
Section Description Load Delivered by Section Section Length Run Length Tube Size
"A" - Trunk 1250 CFH = 1,250,000 BTUH 15 feet 60 feet 1-1/4 "CSST
"B" - Trunk 1000 CFH = 1,000,000 BTUH 15 feet 60 feet 1" CSST
"C" - Trunk 750 CFH = 750,000 BTUH 15 feet 60 feet 1" CSST
"D" - Air Handler 500 CFH = 500,000 BTUH 15 feet 60 feet 1" CSST
"E" - Make-Up Air Unit 250 CFH = 250,000 BTUH 10 feet 25 feet 1/2" CSST
"F" - Make-Up Air Unit 250 CFH = 250,000 BTUH 10 feet 55 feet 3/4" CSST
"G" - Make-Up Air Unit 250 CFH = 250,000 BTUH 10 feet 40 feet 1/2" CSST
• Run Length for Trunk Sections = Distance from meter to furthest appliance (Longest Run)
• Run Length for Appliance Sections = Distance from meter to each appliance

SIZING RUN "A"

• Run "A" is sized by the total load of all appliances and the run length from the meter to the furthest appliance
• The total load of all appliances is 250 + 250 + 250 + 500 = 1250CFH
• The run length to the Air Handler (furthest appliance) is 15 + 15 + 15 + 15 = 60ft
• Referring to Table 7-10 (2psi line pressure, 1psi pressure drop): for a 60ft run, 1-1/4" CSST has a capacity over 1250CFH
(actual: 1838)

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SIZING RUN "B"

• Run "B" is sized by the total load of all supplied appliances and the run length from the meter to the furthest appliance
• The total load of the supplied appliances is 250 + 250 + 500 = 1000CFH
• The run length to the Air Handler (furthest appliance) is 15 + 15 + 15 + 15 = 60ft
• Referring to Table 7-10 (2psi line pressure, 1psi pressure drop): for a 60ft run, 1" CSST has a capacity over 1000CFH
(actual: 1195)

SIZING RUN "C"

• Run "C" is sized by the total load of all supplied appliances and the run length from the meter to the furthest appliance
• The total load of all appliances is 250 + 500 = 750CFH
• The run length to the Air Handler (furthest appliance) is 15 + 15 + 15 + 15 = 60ft
• Referring to Table 7-10 (2psi line pressure, 1psi pressure drop): for a 60ft run, 1" CSST has a capacity over 750CFH
(actual: 1195)

SIZING RUN "D"

• Run "D" is sized by the total load of all supplied appliances and the run length from the meter to the furthest appliance
• The load of the Air Handler is 500CFH
• The run length to the Air Handler (furthest appliance) is 15 + 15 + 15 + 15 = 60ft
• Referring to Table 7-10 (2psi line pressure, 1psi pressure drop): for a 60ft run, 1" CSST has a capacity over 500CFH
(actual: 1195)

SIZING RUN "E"

• Run "E" is sized by the total load of the supplied appliance and the run length from the meter to the supplied appliance
• The load of the Make-Up Air Unit is 250CFH
• The run length to the Make-Up Air Unit is 15 + 10 = 25ft
• Referring to Table 7-10 (2psi line pressure, 1psi pressure drop): for a 25ft run, 1/2" CSST has a capacity over 250CFH
(actual: 374)

SIZING RUN "F"

• Run "F" is sized by the load of the supplied appliance and the run length from the meter to the supplied appliance
• The load of the Make-Up Air Unit is 250CFH
• The run length to the Make-Up Air Unit is 15 + 15 + 15 + 10 = 55ft
• Referring to Table 7-10 (2psi line pressure, 1psi pressure drop): for a 60ft run, 3/4" CSST has a capacity over 250CFH
(actual: 437)

SIZING RUN "G"

• Run "G" is sized by the load of the supplied appliance and the run length from the meter to the supplied appliance
• The load of the Make-Up Air Unit is 250CFH
• The run length to the Make-Up Air Unit is 15 + 15 + 10 = 40ft
• Referring to Table 7-10 (2psi line pressure, 1psi pressure drop): for a 40ft run, 1/2" CSST has a capacity over 250CFH
(actual: 297)

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3.2.15 Example 10 - Commercial Hybrid System - 7"WC

The figure below shows a multi-level apartment building. The piping is arranged in verti-
cal parallel fashion, with individual CSST appliance runs supplied by distribution manifolds.
The main trunk line ("A"-"D") from the meter to the distribution manifolds is rigid pipe rather
than CSST. The utility company’s supply pressure (downstream of the meter) is 7"WC.
The utility company advises that the specific gravity of the gas delivered will be 0.60 and
the energy content is 1 CFH = 1000 BTUH. The allowable pressure drop across the sys-
tem has been determined to be 2"WC (supply pressure 7"WC – appliance requirement
5"WC). 0.5"WC pressure drop will be taken over the rigid pipe trunk line and the remain-
ing 1.5"WC pressure drop will be taken in the manifold to appliance runs.

Table 3-11
Section Description Load Delivered by Section Section Length Run Length Tube Size
"A" - Rigid Trunk 412 CFH = 412,000 BTUH 5 feet 60 feet 1-1/4" Rigid
"B" - Rigid Trunk 309 CFH = 309,000 BTUH 10 feet 60 feet 1-1/4" Rigid
"C" - Rigid Trunk 206 CFH = 206,000 BTUH 10 feet 60 feet 1" Rigid
"D" - Rigid Trunk 103 CFH = 103,000 BTUH 10 feet 60 feet 3/4" Rigid
"E1" - Dryer 28 CFH = 28,000 BTUH 15 feet 20 feet 3/8" CSST
"F1" - Fireplace 25 CFH = 25,000 BTUH 25 feet 30 feet 1/2" CSST
"G1" - Water Heater 50 CFH = 50,000 BTUH 15 feet 20 feet 1/2" CSST
"E2" - Dryer 28 CFH = 28,000 BTUH 15 feet 30 feet 3/8" CSST
"F2" - Fireplace 25 CFH = 25,000 BTUH 25 feet 40 feet 1/2" CSST
"G2" - Water Heater 50 CFH = 50,000 BTUH 15 feet 30 feet 1/2" CSST
Figure 3-18
"E3" - Dryer 28 CFH = 28,000 BTUH 15 feet 40 feet 3/8" CSST
"F3" - Fireplace 25 CFH = 25,000 BTUH 25 feet 50 feet 1/2" CSST
"G3" - Water Heater 50 CFH = 50,000 BTUH 15 feet 40 feet 1/2" CSST
"E4" - Dryer 28 CFH = 28,000 BTUH 15 feet 50 feet 1/2" CSST
"F4" - Fireplace 25 CFH = 25,000 BTUH 25 feet 60 feet 1/2" CSST
"G4" - Water Heater 50 CFH = 50,000 BTUH 15 feet 50 feet 1/2" CSST
• Run Length for Trunk Sections = Distance from meter to furthest appliance (Longest Run)
• Run Length for Appliance Sections = Distance from meter to each appliance

SIZING RUN "A"

• Run "A" is sized by the total load of all appliances and the run length from the meter to the furthest appliance
• The total load of all appliances is 4 x (50 + 25 + 28) = 412CFH
• The run length to the 4th floor Fireplace (furthest appliance) is 5 + 10 + 10 + 10 + 25 = 60ft
• Referring to Table 7-20 (Rigid pipe 0.5"WC pressure drop): for a 60ft run, 1-1/4" pipe has a capacity over 412CFH
(actual: 530)

SIZING RUN "B"

• Run "B" is sized by the load of the supplied appliances and the run length from the meter to the furthest appliance
• The load of the supplied appliances is 3 x (50 + 25 + 28) = 309CFH
• The run length to the 4th floor Fireplace (furthest appliance) is 5 + 10 + 10 + 10 + 25 = 60ft
• Referring to Table 7-20 (Rigid pipe 0.5"WC pressure drop): for a 60ft run, 1-1/4" pipe has a capacity over 309CFH
(actual: 530)

SIZING RUN "C"

• Run "C" is sized by the load of the supplied appliances and the run length from the meter to the furthest appliance
• The load of the supplied appliances is 2 x (50 + 25 + 28) = 206CFH
• The run length to the 4th floor Fireplace (furthest appliance) is 5 + 10 + 10 + 10 + 25 = 60ft
• Referring to Table 7-20 (Rigid pipe 0.5"WC pressure drop): for a 60ft run, 1-1/4" pipe has a capacity over 206CFH
(actual: 260)

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SIZING RUN "D"

• Run "D" is sized by the load of the supplied appliances and the run length from the meter to the furthest appliance
• The load of the supplied appliances is 50 + 25 + 28 = 103CFH
• The run length to the 4th floor Fireplace (furthest appliance) is 5 + 10 + 10 + 10 + 25 = 60ft
• Referring to Table 7-20 (Rigid pipe 0.5"WC pressure drop): for a 60ft run, 3/4" pipe has a capacity over 103CFH
(actual: 138)

Sizing Runs E1, F1, G1, E2, F2 and G2 are similar to the sizing of E3, F3 and G3.

SIZING RUN "E3"

• Run "E3" is sized by the load of the supplied appliances and the run length from the meter to the supplied appliance
• The load of the dryer is 28CFH
• The run length to the dryer is 5 + 10 + 10 + 15 = 40ft
• Referring to Table 7-3 (1.5"WC pressure drop) for a 40ft run, 3/8" CSST has a capacity of 28CFH

SIZING RUN "F3"

• Run "F3" is sized by the load of the supplied appliances and the run length from the meter to the supplied appliance
• The load of the fireplace is 25CFH
• The run length to the fireplace is 5 + 10 + 10 + 25 = 50ft
• Referring to Table 7-3 (1.5"WC pressure drop) for a 50ft run, 3/8" CSST has a capacity 25CFH
• Referring to Table 4-6 (Fireplace Sizing), 1/2" CSST has a capacity over 25CFH (actual: 45)
• Using the larger result, this run will be sized to 1/2" CSST

SIZING RUN "G3"

• Run "G3" is sized by the load of the supplied appliances and the run length from the meter to the supplied appliance
• The load of the water heater is 50CFH
• The run length to the water heater is 5 + 10 + 10 + 15 = 40ft
• Referring to Table 7-3 (1.5"WC pressure drop) for a 40ft run, 1/2" CSST has a capacity over 50CFH (actual: 71)

SIZING RUN "E4"

• Run "E4" is sized by the load of the supplied appliances and the run length from the meter to the supplied appliance
• The load of the dryer is 28CFH
• The run length to the dryer is 5 + 10 + 10 + 10 + 15 = 50ft
• Referring to Table 7-3 (1.5"WC pressure drop) for a 50ft run, 1/2" CSST has a capacity over 28CFH (actual: 64)

SIZING RUN "F4"

• Run "F4" is sized by the load of the supplied appliances and the run length from the meter to the supplied appliance
• The load of the fireplace is 25CFH
• The run length to the fireplace is 5 + 10 + 10 + 10 + 25 = 60ft
• Referring to Table 7-3 (1.5"WC pressure drop) for a 60ft run, 1/2" CSST has a capacity over 25CFH (actual: 58)

SIZING RUN "G4"

• Run "G4" is sized by the load of the supplied appliances and the run length from the meter to the supplied appliance
• The load of the water heater is 50CFH
• The run length to the water heater is 5 + 10 + 10 + 10 + 15 = 50ft
• Referring to Table 7-3 (1.5"WC pressure drop) for a 50ft run, 1/2" CSST has a capacity over 50CFH (actual: 64)

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4.1 General Provisions

a) Precautions must be taken to ensure any exposed CSST is not damaged or abused during building construction. All
tubing, fittings and hardware should be stored in a clean, dry location prior to installation.

b) Open ends of the tubing are to be temporarily plugged or taped closed prior to installation to prevent entrance of dirt,
dust or other debris.

c) The protective plastic jacketing should be kept in place as much as possible to protect the tubing from corrosive threats.
Contact with chemicals containing chlorides must be followed by a thorough rinse and wipe dry. This includes fluxes
used to solder copper tubing and acid based cleaners used to wash masonry.

d) Protect tubing from contact with sharp objects.

e) Avoid stressing the tubing or fittings with tight bends, kinks, twists or excessive stretching. Refer to the table below
for the recommended minimum bend radius for CSST.

Table 4-1
Bend Radius
Gastite Part No. Size EHD Absolute Min. Bend Radius Suggested Bend Radius
S93-6A 3/8” 13 3/4” 3.0”
S93-8A 1/2” 18 3/4” 3.0”
S93-11B 3/4” 23 1.0” 3.0”
S93-16A 1” 31 3.0” 5.0”
S93-20A 1-1/4” 37 3.0” 5.0”
S93-24A 1-1/2” 47 3.0” 5.0”
S93-32A 2” 60 4.0” 6.0”

f) Supporting CSST - Tubing shall be supported in a workmanlike manner with pipe straps, bands or hangers suitable for
the size and weight of the tubing, at intervals not to exceed those shown in table (4-2). Exposed runs include uncon-
cealed runs inside or outside of a building. “J” Hooks and Zip Ties/Cable Ties are not to be used. See table 4-5 for sup-
porting CSST in a roof-top application.

Table 4-2
Support Spacing
Gastite Part No. Size EHD Exposed Runs; Vertical or Horizontal Concealed Vertical Runs
S93-6A 3/8” 13 4 Feet 10 Feet
S93-8A 1/2” 18 6 Feet 10 Feet
S93-11B 3/4” 23 8 feet (USA) 6 feet (Canada) 10 Feet
S93-16A 1” 31 8 feet (USA) 6 feet (Canada) 10 Feet
S93-20A 1-1/4” 37 8 feet (USA) 6 feet (Canada) 10 Feet
S93-24A 1-1/2” 47 8 feet (USA) 6 feet (Canada) 10 Feet
S93-32A 2” 60 8 feet (USA) 6 feet (Canada) 10 Feet

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4.2 Field Fitting Assembly Procedure

Step 1
Cut-to-Length
Cut tubing to the desired length leaving approximately one inch for fitting attachment.
Cut should be centered between two corrugations. Use light roller pressure with
extra rotations in one direction to leave tubing round and free of burrs. Note: To
ensure a quality flare, all cuts should be made on a straight section of tubing.

Step 2
Strip Jacket
Using a utility knife, strip jacket back to the valley of the second convolution. Fig. 4-1

Caution: Tube ends are sharp, use care when handling.

Step 3
Install Nut and Bushings
Thread fitting body into appliance. Slide nut over tubing. Separate bushings and
position as shown into the valley of the first convolution leaving one convolution
exposed between the end of the bushing and tubing.

At this point, the bushings will begin to capture the jacket for a contaminant resist-
ant seal.
Fig. 4-2
Any portions of the exposed stainless steel tubing shall be wrapped with tape or
sleeved to prevent threats by acids or chloride based cleaning solutions for
masonry. Self-bonding silicone tape is recommended here for durability

NOTE:
• It is important to know that the Jacket Locking Feature of the Jacket-Lock™ fit-
ting is not required to produce a gas-tight seal between the fitting and the tub-
ing.
• Pipe dope or sealant must not be used inside the fitting prior to assembly.

Fig. 4-3

Fig. 4-5

Fig. 4-4

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Step 4
Position Bushings
Insert bushings into fitting body. A small amount of resistance indicates the bush-
ings are being compressed to further capture the jacket. Note: The piloting fea-
ture of the bushings ensures the tubing is aligned properly with the fitting body for
a uniform flare and a gas tight seal.

Fig. 4-6
Fig. 4-7
Step 5
Wrench Fitting
Slide nut over bushings and thread onto fitting body. Some resistance will be expe-
rienced as the nut begins to compress the tubing and create the double wall flare.

Continue to thread the nut until resistance to wrenching increases greatly and the
double wall flare is tightly seated.

NOTE:
• During the tightening process rotate the nut only, do not rotate the fitting body.
• For reference torque values refer to the table below. Fig. 4-8

Table 4-3
Reference Torque Values
Termination Fitting
Size EHD Fitting Torque (dry) Torque (lub.)
1. Remove flange from brass fitting assembly. 3/8” 13 XR Series-6 35 ft-lbs 35 ft-lbs
2. Slide flange over tubing. 1/2” 18 XR Series-8 45 ft-lbs 45 ft-lbs
3. Attach brass fitting to tubing. (steps 2 - 5) 3/4” 23 XR Series-11 65 ft-lbs 45 ft-lbs
4. Thread flange back onto fitting assembly.
1” 31 XR Series-16 95 ft-lbs 60 ft-lbs
5. Mount completed termination assembly.
1-1/4” 37 XR Series-20 100 ft-lbs 75 ft-lbs
1-1/2” 47 XR Series-24 110 ft-lbs 85 ft-lbs
2” 60 XR Series-32 140 ft-lbs 115 ft-lbs
* Fitting is factory lubricated two places to reduce field torque requirements,
Lubrication must be chloride free.
* Lab testing minimum torque values, for reference only.

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Term Bracket Fitting

1. Attach Bracket to stud or mounting surface

2. Slide Jam-Nut over tubing and route tubing through Bracket
3. Attach XR-Fitting to tubing
4. Slide the XR-Fitting back onto Bracket and thread Jam-Nut

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4

Fig. 4-11 Fig. 4-12 Fig. 4-13 Fig. 4-14

XROUTLETBOX NOTE: Strike Protection (Floppy) not shown for clarity.

1. Mount Box and Bracket to stud or mounting surface

2. Slide Jam-Nut over tubing and route tubing through Bracket and Box
3. Attach XR-Fitting to tubing
4. Secure Jam-Nut to XR-Fitting
5. Attach Ball-Valve

Fig. 4-15 Fig. 4-16 Fig. 4-17 Fig. 4-18 Fig. 4-19
NOTE: Strike Protection (Floppy) not shown for clarity.

XR-ANGL-BKT

1: Route rigid pipe through the wall and attach the Gastite XR Fitting to this pipe.
2: Make rough angle adjustments to the XR Angle Bracket and slide over the Gastite tubing.
The largest hole in the bracket should be positioned toward the fitting. The teeth on the Jam Nut should point
towards the fitting.
3: Attach the XR Fitting to the Gastite tubing. Slide the bracket over the XR Fitting. Check the alignment and angle,
and adjust as necessary.
4: Secure the Jam Nut onto the XR Fitting.
5: Mount the XR Angle Bracket to the wall.

Fig. 4-20 Fig. 4-21 Fig. 4-22 Fig. 4-23 Fig. 4-24
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4.3 Routing

4.3.1 Vertical Runs

Inside hollow wall cavities support shall be at every floor not to exceed 10 feet between supports. Vertical runs are the preferred
run method, avoiding horizontal runs through the walls will minimize the need for strike protection. Unconcealed and/or hanging
vertical runs should be supported at intervals less than 10 feet to provide a clean and workmanlike manner. (See Table 4-2). For
example, Gastite runs penetrating through a ceiling to a non-movable appliance should include additional support to prevent the
Gastite from having excessive unsupported runs.

4.3.2 Horizontal Runs

Tubing routed on top of ceiling joists and other structural members which comply with the horizontal support spacing require-
ments will be considered sufficient supported without the need for strapping or tie downs. Beneath floor joists Gastite® may be
routed beneath, through and along side floor and ceiling joists. Due consideration must be given to future construction possibil-
ities. Alternate locations such as between supply and return air ducts also provide protection. On top of ceiling joists is the pre-
ferred method of routing in areas where slab-on-grade construction is prevalent.

4.3.3 Installation clearance holes

Clearance holes for routing CSST are to be approximately 1/2 inch greater than the O.D. of the CSST. Drilling of any structural
member must be in conformance with the local building code. Refer to the table below for the recommended drill hole sizing.

NOTE: Gastite CSST must be sleeved.When passing

Table 4-4
through masonry construction such as foundations
and brick or concrete walls, Clearance Holes
Gastite Part No. Size EHD Drill Hole Size
S93-6A 3/8” 13 1-1/8”
S93-8A 1/2” 18 1-3/8”
S93-11B 3/4” 23 1-1/2”
S93-16A 1” 31 1-3/4”
S93-20A 1-1/4” 37 2”
S93-24A 1-1/2” 47 2-1/2”
S93-32A 2” 60 3”

Fig. 4-25

Fig. 4-27 Fig. 4-28

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4.3.4 Concealed Fittings

The Gastite® Mechanical Fittings have been tested and listed per the requirements of ANSI LC-1b for concealed use. The fitting
may be used for concealed attachment to appliance valves, branch runs using tee fittings, length splices and stub-outs manu-
factured from approved fuel gas piping materials.

These guidelines address some of the most common situations where concealing the fittings is the only practical alternative.
These guidelines cannot address all applications of concealed fittings, but instead, provide typical instructions to demonstrate
the principles that apply to fittings listed for installation in concealed locations. (reference National Fuel Gas Code, NFPA 54,
Section 3.4.2)

a) New Installations - When multiple gas outlets are supplied from a single run of
CSST, each downstream outlet branch can be connected to the main run using a
tee-type fitting which can be located in a concealed location.
b) Fireplace “key valves” - Flexible piping connections to fireplace key valves can be
located in a concealed location, when accessibility is not readily provided.
c) Stub-outs - Flexible piping connections to stub-outs fabricated from approved fuel
gas piping materials.
d) Exclusion - Manifold stations (2 PSI system), which include the multi-port manifold,
shut-off valve and pressure regulator, shall not be installed in concealed locations
regardless of the qualifications of the tubing.

Fig. 4-29
NOTE: Strike Protection (Floppy) not shown for clarity.
4.3.5 Modifications to Existing Systems

a) New Ceilings in Unfinished Rooms/Basements - CSST fittings originally installed in

accessible ceiling locations can be concealed in the event a ceiling is installed at
a later date
b) Extensions to Existing Tubing Runs - A concealed tubing can be modified to per-
mit an extension to another appliance location provided there is sufficient capac-
ity to supply both appliances at the same time. If an accessible location for the
modification is not available, the existing tubing run can be modified with a tee fit-
ting that will result in a concealed fitting behind the wallboard.

Fig. 4-30

Fig. 4-31

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4.3.6 Outdoor

Gastite® Flexible Gas Piping has passed all requirements of ANSI LC 1b, which include testing for suitability for exposure of CSST
piping systems to outdoor environments.

a) Outdoors - When installed outdoors, the external jacketing shall remain intact as much as practical for the given instal-
lation. Any portions of the exposed stainless steel tubing shall be wrapped with tape or sleeved to prevent later threats
by acid or chloride based cleaning solutions for masonry. Self-bonding silicone tape is recommended here for durabil-
ity.
b) Along side a structure - When installed along the outside of a structure (between the ground and a height of 6 ft.) in an
exposed condition, the CSST shall be protected from mechanical damage inside a conduit or chase. A conduit or chase
is not required if the tubing is installed in a location that will not subject the CSST to mechanical damage.

4.3.7 Fire Rated Constructions

The plastic jacket on the steel tubing has an ASTM E84 rating of 13 for flame spread, and 47 for smoke density. These values
meet most typical requirements for building construction. Therefore, the jacket should remain intact when passing through typ-
ical building constructions such as plenums, floor and ceiling joists, rim joists, walls or other fire rated resistance construction,
limited to materials of ASTM E84 ratings of 25 flame, and 50 smoke, or lower. (see definition of Plenum, Section 8.0)

For tubing passing through a UL® classified fire rated construction, UL® Classified Systems for “Through-Penetration Firestop
Systems (XHEZ)” may be found in UL Fire Resistance Volume 2.

Sample systems are illustrated below; refer to UL Fire Resistance Volume 2 for specifics and other systems.

XHEZ Through-Penetration Firestop Systems - Samples

Concrete or
Caulk Sub-Floor Concrete blocks
CSST Floor or wall

Caulk

Packing Joists

Packing
CSST Gypsum
Caulk
Board
System F-C-1061 System C-AJ-1329
F-1 HR, T-1 HR F-3 HR, T-2 HR

Studs
Caulk

Fig. 4-32

CSST
Packing Gypsum
Board

System W-L-1181
F-1 HR & 2 HR T-1 HR & 2 HR

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4.4 Protection

Concealed Gastite CSST should be routed in areas that will minimize the opportunity for physical damage or installed in areas
where the tubing will be free to move to avoid a potential puncture threat. The tube can be considered free to move when there
is at least 3” of clearance wall space and at least a tube diameter of clearance on each.

Gastite CSST installed in locations subject to physical damage shall be adequately protected. The tubing shall be protected at
points of support and when passing through structural members such as studs, joists and plates. Where all three of the following
conditions exist mechanical strike protection must be used.

1. Concealed - View is obstructed by walls, and structural members

2. Constrained - Tubing is not free to move to avoid puncture threats
3. Within 3 inches of a potential threat - Tubing is routed in locations which are within 3 inches of drills,
screws or nails

4.4.1 Strike Plates

The required method for protecting concealed tubing is hardened steel striker plates listed for use with corrugated stainless steel
tubing systems. Striker plates are used at all points of penetration through studs, joists, plates or similar structures. Striker plates
other than those provided or specified by Gastite® are strictly prohibited.

The extent of protection shall be defined as follows:

a) At concealed support points and points of penetration less than 2 inches from any edge of a stud, joist, plate, etc., strik-
er plates may be used at the area of support to provide coverage for 5 inches from the point of restraint in one or both
directions.

Fig. 4-33
Fig. 4-34 Fig. 4-35

Fig. 4-36
Steel Stud Construction
Note: Knock teeth off striker plate for
steel stud construction.
Floppy at corners aids pull-through.

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b) At concealed support points and points of pen-

etration 2 to 3 inches from any edge of a stud,
joist plate, etc., 1/4 striker plates may be used
to provide protection throughout the area of
penetration.

Fig. 4-37

c) When multiple runs are located between the same

two studs such as manifold runs or meter bank
runs, a 6” x 17” panel type striker plates may be
used as an alternate to individual striker plates for
each tubing run.

Fig. 4-38

d) When installed inside insulated exterior walls,

tubing shall be routed between the face of the
installation and the interior wall surface.

e) At points of penetration greater than 3 inches

from any edge of stud, joist, plate, etc., no pro- Fig. 4-39
tection is required.

4.4.2 Steel Conduit

At termination points not covered by the ANSI standard,

floppy steel conduit (heavy wall) may be installed as
additional protection. Gastite recommends a mini-
mum of six inches of conduit and supplies precut con-
duit in one foot lengths. Floppy Steel conduit should
not be used in place of hardened steel striker
plates when passing through structural members.

Fig. 4-40 Fig. 4-41

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4.5 Meter

The gas piping for the meter “stub-out” is usually subject to local requirements such as size, location, and material type. It is
always important to confirm local code and utility requirements. Gastite recommends the use of 1/2” CSST or greater as
the minimum trunk line size. Size 3/8” should not be used for trunk lines. This will allow for the addition of future gas
appliances and minimize the opportunity for whistling.

a) Unsupported Meters - Meters that depend on the service supply line and/or the house piping for support shall not be
directly connected to the CSST. As shown in the figures below, a rigid connection point is created using a Gastite ter-
mination fitting, Gastite designed stub-out or rigid pipe components.

Fig. 4-42
Fig. 4-43

b) Self-Supported Meters - Meters that are independently supported with a bracket can be directly connected to the CSST
as shown in the figure below. If practical, direct CSST connections shall include a 3 to 6 inch loop of tubing (as shown)
to accommodate differential settling and meter movement. No mechanical protection of the tubing is required for out-
door meter connections, however, ensure that the local utility supports this practice as some utilities have regulations
specifying meter attachments. Ensure that any exposed sections (jacket removed) of the stainless tubing at
the fitting are wrapped with tape. This is especially important with masonry constructions.

Fig. 4-44
Fig. 4-45

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4.6 Appliance

4.6.1 Moveable Appliance

a) The Gastite® termination fitting or appliance stub-outs eliminate the need for concealed fittings by allowing CSST to be
routed to the exterior of a wall or floor to provide a fixed connection point (stub-out). This fixed connection point allows
for the attachment of flexible appliance connectors to moveable appliances such as dryers and ranges. Shut-off valves
and drip legs must also be attached to such a fixed termination point, i.e. valves and drip legs cannot be connected to
two flexible products.

Fig. 4-46
Fig. 4-47

b) The “Appliance Stub-Out”, is mounted to a stud face (see figure) and pro-
vides a fixed point to which a Gastite mechanical fitting may be attached.
The design of this stub-out ensures that the flexible tubing is routed away
from any points of constraint that may subject the tubing to potential punc-
ture threats.

c) The Straight Stub provides a fixed point for the Gastite mechanical fitting
and a stable platform for service meter connections. The Straight Stub
may be mounted to the face of a stud or mounted to an optional Stub
Bracket with supplied self-drilling metal screws. The optional bracket is
designed to span typical stud construction as depicted in the figures). The
compact design of the straight stub allows for multiple stub-outs within the
stud cavity.

The Straight Stub may also be used to pass through joist and wall con- Fig. 4-48
structions. It is important to follow all requirements for sleeving when
passing through masonry construction.

Fig. 4-49 Fig. 4-50 Fig. 4-51

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4.6.2 Direct Connection - Non Moveable Appliances

Gastite® CSST may be connected directly to non-moveable appliances such as water heaters, furnaces, boilers and island cook-
tops without the installation of a termination outlet or flexible appliance connector. All local codes requiring drip legs and shut-
off valves must be observed. Drip legs and shut-off valves must be securely mounted. Gastite runs penetrating through a ceil-
ing to a non-movable appliance should include additional support to prevent the Gastite from having excessive unsupported runs.

Fig. 4-52 Fig. 4-53

4.6.3 Gas Convenience Outlet

a) Barbecue Grills - Movable grills shall be connected using an approved outdoor appliance connector which shall be
attached to the CSST system either at a termination fitting as shown in the figure or a quick disconnect device.

b) Permanently mounted grills located on decks shall be connected to the CSST system as shown in the figure and in
accordance with the manufacturers instructions. The outdoor portion of the CSST run shall be supported against the
side of any of the inside deck joists.

Fig. 4-54
Fig. 4-55

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4.6.4 Special Applications

a) Roof Mounted Equipment - Gastite Flexible Gas Piping can be used in an outdoor roof-top application. When used in this
application Gastite is to be supported off the surface of the roofing material. This support allows for adequate drainage
on the roof, product protection from snow, and is commonly required by code.

When Gastite Flexible Gas Piping is installed in an outdoor roof-top application the following recommendations must be fol-
lowed:
1. Support materials will be selected to provide an adequate anchoring point that addresses the lightweight flexible
nature of Gastite. This can be accomplished through either the weight of the support or adhering the support to the
roof materials. The support materials must also be selected to be non-damaging to the roofing material. (Check
with roof material manufacturer for approved adhering methods and non-damaging materials/installations.)
2. It is also important to select the appropriate metal pipe clamps or straps to firmly affix the tubing to the support.
3. The supports shall lift the tubing at least 3” from the surface of the roof, higher as required by code or local condi-
tions. (Check with local code officials to determine height requirements as defined by the local code or conditions.)
4. Support spacing will follow the table detailed below.

Table 4-5
Roof-Top Support Spacing
Gastite Part No. Size EHD Support Spacing
S93-6A 3/8” 13 6 Feet
S93-8A 1/2” 18 6 Feet
S93-11B 3/4” 23 6 Feet
S93-16A 1” 31 8 Feet
S93-20A 1-1/4” 37 8 Feet
S93-24A 1-1/2” 47 8 Feet
Fig. 4-56 S93-32A 2” 60 8 Feet

Gastite shall penetrate roofing in the manner and using the materials as defined by the roofing manufacturer in order to maintain
the manufacturer’s warranty. The boot method of penetration shown in the figure below is commonly used by a wide range of roof-
ing manufacturers and is recommended with Gastite. NOTE: As roofing manufacturer’s generally have proprietary penetration sys-
tems and require trained installers it is extremely important to obtain approval and instructions from the roofing manufacturer prior
to performing any work. Failure to do so can result in voiding the roofing warranty.

Fig. 4-57 Fig. 4-58

Lengths of CSST which run vertically up the side of the building shall be protected in accordance with the General Provisions sec-
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Fig. 4-59

Fig. 4-60

b) Pad Mounted Equipment - Gas appliances mounted on concrete pads or blocks, such as heat pumps, air conditioners,
pool heaters and NGV refueling systems, shall be connected to the CSST system at a termination fitting using either
rigid pipe or an approved outdoor appliance connector.

c) Gas packs - and other equipment attached to the building can be connected to the CSST system either through a ter-
minating fitting and rigid pipe or directly with CSST connected to the appliance shut-off valve.

Fig. 4-61 Fig. 4-62

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d) Gas Lamps - Permanently mounted lights located on decks shall be connected to the CSST system in the same fash-
ion as permanently mounted grills as shown in the figure and in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.

e) Yard mounted lights - shall be connected to the CSST system as shown in the figure. All CSST installed below grade
shall be routed inside a non-metallic, watertight conduit that has an inside diameter at least 1/2 inch larger than the O.D.
of the tubing.

Fig. 4-63

f) Infrared Heaters - Infrared heaters that are solidly mounted to ceilings and walls of structures may be connected to the
CSST system as shown in the figures below and in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. High Density
infrared heaters generally fall into this category. Gastite CSST should be mounted to a fixed point and not on the end
involved with the typical expansion and contraction associated with these heaters.

Infrared heaters that are mounted to allow movement of the heater must use an appropriate appliance/flex connector
between the heater and the properly terminated Gastite. Low Density heaters, tube heaters and heaters hung from
chains fall into this category.

Heaters and installations must comply with ANSI Z83.6, “STANDARD FOR GAS FIRED INFRARED HEATERS”.

Fig. 4-64

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g) Gas Fireplace - Gastite® Flexible Gas Piping may be used to deliver gas directly to the valve of a gas fireplace. Gastite®
Flexible Gas Piping may also be used to deliver gas directly to the insert of a gas fireplace in decorative and heat gen-
erating fireplaces.

CSST should not be used inside the firebox for log lighters/gas wands or in any firebox where wood logs
will be burned due to the potential for physical harm to the tubing.

Gastite® Mechanical Fittings are approved to be concealed and can be connected directly to a valve controlling gas flow
to a fireplace appliance. The CSST and valve connection can be installed behind the wall, beneath the floor, hearth, or
behind the brickwork of the fireplace.

Direct connect to valve Log lighter

Direct connect to logset
Fig. 4-65 Fig. 4-66 Fig. 4-67

Where it is necessary to install Gastite® through masonry materials in fireplace construction, the plastic jacket shall remain intact
and the tubing should be routed through sleeving that is appropriate for the application. Sleeving is not required through ceram-
ic liners in decorative fireplaces and heat generating fireplaces.

Gastite® may not be run above the flue within a masonry chimney.

Where it is necessary to install Gastite® through sheet metal enclosures such as gas fireplaces, and vibration from motors could
cause mechanical wear, the plastic jacket should remain intact and the tubing should be routed or supported to prevent direct
contact with the enclosure. If direct contact can not be avoided, protection such as grommets, metal conduit or rigid pipe may
be used. Materials used for protection in fire rated constructions must be appropriate for the application. Remove the plastic
jacketing only on the portion of CSST that may be exposed to the flame within the firebox.

In certain configurations corrugated tubing or flexible appliance connectors feeding a fireplace or gas log set, can whistle due
to gas flow velocity. The whistling can usually be avoided by restricting CSST sizes to the maximum capacity shown in the table
below.

Fig. 4-68

Table 4-6
Fireplace Sizing
Gastite Part No. Size EHD BTUH
S93-8A 1/2” 18 45,000
S93-11B 3/4” 23 80,000
Fig. 4-70
Fig. 4-69 S93-16A 1” 31 125,000
NOTE: Strike Protection (Floppy) not
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4.7 Manifold

Manifolds are installed where multiple runs are made from a common location in a parallel arrangement. The manifold may be man-
ufactured from a one piece malleable iron or brass casting, a welded fabrication of steel sub-components or an assembly of
approved, malleable iron tees and short nipples.

Depending on the location and available space, different mounting arrangements are permitted. A manifold may be mounted on
the surface of an interior wall, between open floor joists, in attic spaces, crawl spaces, within a partition wall, or inside an enclo-
sure.

The CSST Capacity Tables include losses for four 90° bends and two end fittings. Tubing runs with a larger number of bends and/or
fittings shall be increased by an equivalent length of tubing to the following equation: L=1.3n where L is additional length of tubing
and n is the number of additional fittings and/or bends.

Each port of a manifold can be taken as an additional fitting. For example: the tube running from the last port of a 3-port manifold
should have 3.9 feet (3 ports/fittings x 1.3) added to the run length for the purpose of sizing. This method is applicable for all
manifolds whose ports are equal or greater in size than the pipe connected to the corresponding port.

The installation of manifold assemblies using a pounds-to-inches regulator must be in accordance with all local codes, and the fol-
lowing guidelines:

a) A manifold assembly directly intergrating a pounds-to-inches regulator shall be installed in an accessible, ventilated loca-
tion so that the regulator can be inspected, maintained and serviced if repair or replacement is required.

b) A manifold assembly without a regulator can be concealed.

c) For manifold systems that use a pounds-to-inches regulator installed behind an access panel, all tubing penetrations in the
cabinet should be sealed, caulked or grommeted. The cabinet must be ventilated through the panel/door and not into a
wall space.

Fig. 4-72

Fig. 4-71

d) Open face cabinets, which open on to the normal room environment,

may be utilized without the need for ventilation or penetration sealing
requirements.

Fig. 4-73

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4.8 Pressure Regulator

4.8.1 Description

a) A CSST system using line gas pressures above 1/2 PSI (14” WC) shall use a regulator to lower the downstream appli-
ance supply pressure to 1/2 PSI, or less. The regulator shall have a lock-up feature that will limit the downstream pres-
sure to 1/2 PSI. Line gas pressures at or below 1/2 PSI (14”WC) do not require the use of a line regulator.

b) The Maxitrol and OARA regulators supplied by Gastite are designed to supply the highest performance as both Line
Pressure Regulators and Gas Appliance Regulators. They feature precise regulating control from full flow down to pilot
flows. They can be used as a single stage regulator, reducing pounds pressure to normal burner pressure. They can
also be used as a line regulator on equipment already fitted with an appliance regulator.

c) The materials of all component parts are carefully selected and corrosion resistant. The housing are made of durable
die cast aluminum, the diaphragm and self-aligning valve seat are made of natural rubber which is selected to work at
ambient temperatures of -40 to 205 degrees F (-40 to 96 degrees C).

Fig. 4-74

4.8.2 Sizing Instructions

a) Line Pressure Regulator Selection

The Maxitrol and OARA Regulators are typically used in a 2 or 5 PSI gas piping installation to reduce supply pressure to the appli-
ance within required operating ranges (typically 4”WC - 7”WC natural gas or 10”WC - 11”WC LP gas).

For natural gas, the regulator outlet pressure is set to 8”WC and the appliance runs are sized with a 3”WC pressure drop. This
will allow for 5”WC inlet pressure at the appliance. For propane gas, the regulator outlet pressure is set to 11”WC and the appli-
ance runs are sized with a 0.5”WC drop. This will allow for a 10.5”WC inlet pressure at the appliance.

To select the correct regulator for pressure regulation, the following information must be established:
• Available inlet pressure range at the regulator inlet
• Desired outlet pressure
• Required maximum flow rate
• Desired inlet pressure at the gas appliance
• Refer to the tables below to select the correct regulator to satisfy system requirements.

b) Appliance Pressure Regulator Selection - refer to manufacturers bulletin.

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Regulator Capacity Tables

Table 4-7
Regulator Capacity for Natural Gas with an 8” w.c. Outlet Pressure
Capacities - 0.64 sp gr gas expressed in CFH (m3/h)
Operating Inlet Pressure
Model Number Outlet Pressure 1/2 psi (34 mbar) 3/4 psi (52 mbar) 1 psi (69 mbar) 1-1/2 psi (103) mbar 2 psi (138 mbar)
T325-3-44/Reg8-300 8” w.c. 145 (4.1) 200 (5.7) 250 (7.1) 250 (7.1) 250 (7.1)
T325-5-44/Reg8-600 8” w.c. 335 (9.5) 475 (13.5) 550 (15.6) 550 (15.6) 550 (15.6)
T325-7L-44 8” w.c. 690 (19.5) 970 (27.5) 1000 (28.3) 1000 (28.3) 1000 (28.3)
T325-3L48 (OPD) 8” w.c. 160 (4.5) 200 (5.6) 200 (5.6) 200 (5.6) 200 (5.6)
T325-5AL600 (OPD) 8” w.c. 345 (9.6) 425 (11.9) 425 (11.9) 425 (11.9) 425 (11.9)
T325-7L-210D (OPD) 8” w.c. 650 (18.4) 900 (25.5) 900 (25.5) 900 (25.5) 900 (25.5)
Capacity value for most typical 2 PSI parallel systems when trunk run is sized to deliver 1 PSI to regulator inlet.

Table 4-8
Regulator Capacity for Natural Gas with an 11” w.c. Outlet Pressure
Capacities - 0.64 sp gr gas expressed in CFH (m3/h)
Operating Inlet Pressure
Model Number Outlet Pressure 1/2 psi (34 mbar) 3/4 psi (52 mbar) 1 psi (69 mbar) 1-1/2 psi (103) mbar 2 psi (138 mbar)
T325-3-44P/Reg11-300 11” w.c. 93 (2.6) 172 (4.9) 225 (6.4) 250 (7.1) 250 (7.1)
T325-5-44P/Reg11-600 11” w.c. 211 (6.0) 391 (11.1) 511 (14.5) 550 (15.6) 550 (15.6)
T325-7L-44* 11” w.c. 441 (12.5) 816 (23.1) 1000 (28.3) 1000 (28.3) 1000 (28.3)
T325-3L48* (OPD) 11” w.c. 120 (3.4) 200 (5.6) 200 (5.6) 200 (5.6) 200 (5.6)
T325-5AL600* (OPD) 11” w.c. 260 (7.3) 425 (11.9) 425 (11.9) 425 (11.9) 425 (11.9)
T325-7L-210D* (OPD) 11” w.c. 490 (13.9) 821 (23.2) 900 (25.5) 900 (25.5) 900 (25.5)
Capacity value for most typical 2 PSI parallel systems when trunk run is sized to deliver 1 PSI to regulator inlet.
*Regulator requires in-field adjustment to obtain output pressure of 11”.

Table 4-9
Regulator Capacity for Propane with an 11” w.c. Outlet Pressure
Capacities - 1.52 sp gr gas expressed in MBTU
Operating Inlet Pressure
Model Number Outlet Pressure 1/2 psi (34 mbar) 3/4 psi (52 mbar) 1 psi (69 mbar) 1-1/2 psi (103) mbar 2 psi (138 mbar)
T325-3-44P/Reg11-300 11” w.c. 147 270 355 395 395
T325-5-44P/Reg11-600 11” w.c. 335 620 810 870 870
T325-7L-44* 11” w.c. 700 1290 1585 1585 1585
T325-3L48* (OPD) 11” w.c. 190 315 315 315 315
T325-5AL600* (OPD) 11” w.c. 410 670 670 670 670
T325-7L-210D* (OPD) 11” w.c. 775 1300 1425 1425 1425
Capacity value for most typical 2 PSI parallel systems when trunk run is sized to deliver 1 PSI to regulator inlet.
*Regulator requires in-field adjustment to obtain output pressure of 11”.

Table 4-10
Largest Single Appliance Served by Regulator
Capacities - 0.64 sp gr gas expressed in MBTU
T325-3-X / RegX-300 140
T325-5-X / RegX-600 300
T325-7L-44 900
T325-3L48 (OPD) 200
T325-5AL600 (OPD) 425
T325-7L-210D (OPD) 900

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4.8.3 Installation

a) The regulator shall be installed in an accessible location

with an approved shut-off valve on the inlet side and a
union (if required by code) on the outlet side so that it
may be inspected, maintained and serviced if repair or
replacement is required. The regulator must be installed
with gas flow as indicated by the arrow on the casting.
Gastite recommends a drip leg sediment trap on the inlet
side of the regulator and may be required by code.

b) Shut-off valves should be opened and closed slowly. A The Gastite REG-STUB provides an easy mounting solution
with an integral drip leg.
rapidly opened or closed valve can “shock” the regulator
causing abnormal behavior. Fig. 4-75

c) The regulator is suitable for multi-poise mounting. When using a vent-limiting orifice however, the regulator must be
mounted in a horizontal upright position.

d) The vent-limiting orifice is a fail-safe device that permits free air move-
ment above the diaphragm during normal operation. In the unlikely
event of a diaphragm rupture, the vent limiting orifice will limit gas
escapement to 1.0CFH natural gas at 2 PSI and 0.65 CFH LP at 2 PSI. Check Ball
Both values are below the ANSI standard of 2.5 CFH. Note: The vent-
limiting orifice does not allow gas to escape to the environment
during operation.
Normal Mode Fig. 4-76 Fail Safe Mode
e) Do not leak test the vent orifice with liquid leak test solution. This
action will contaminate the internal ball check mechanism or plug the breathing hole resulting in erratic regulator per-
formance

f) When using a vent-limiting orifice, the maximum inlet pressure is (2 PSI Propane) and (5 PSI Natural Gas).

g) When using a vent line, the line must be at least the same size as the regulator vent connection, and cannot exceed a
length of 30 ft. The vent shall be designed to prevent entry of water, insects or other foreign materials that could cause
blockage of the line. Do not vent to appliance flue, pilot light or building exhaust system.

h) The OARA regulators and the Maxitrol series regulators have a lower temperature limit of -40 degrees F. The lower tem-
perature limit and rust proof construction design enables the regulator to be used for outdoor installations. To minimize
the potential for moisture condensation and freezing problems in or around the vent port, the vent-limiting orifice
must be removed for outdoor installations.

Outdoor Mounting Options:

The regulator may be mounted upside down with the open vent port facing down. Consideration must be taken to ensure there
is adequate clearance for snow buildup.

The regulator may be mounted horizontally, with a vent tube installed in the venting port. The end of the tube must be facing
downward, and should be designed to prevent water and foreign material from causing a blockage. Another alternative is a out-
door plastic vent protector designed for the regulator
Upside Down Vent Tube
Vent Limiter Removed

Fig. 4-77 Fig. 4-78 Fig. 4-79

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4.8.4 Performance

a) A performance test should be conducted while operating all appliances at full load. This will test if adequate pressure
is reaching each appliance under full-load conditions. To accomplish this, measure the line pressure at the appliance
connection while operating the appliance.

b) The inlet pressure for a typical gas appliances under full load conditions should measure a minimum of 4 inches of water
column pressure for natural gas and a minimum 10 inches water column pressure for propane. If these pressure ranges
cannot be obtained, a slight adjustment to the service regulator or the pounds-to-inches regulator may be necessary to
increase line pressure.

4.8.5 Adjustment

a) Adjustment can be accomplished by first removing the regulator seal cap to expose the adjusting screw. Turning the
screw clockwise will increase outlet pressure, turning it counter-clockwise will decrease pressure.

b) If spring adjustment will not produce the desired outlet pressure, check to make sure the main supply pressure is ade-
quate. If the main supply pressure is adequate, consult factory for other line-regulator options. Do not continue to turn
regulator adjusting screw clockwise if the outlet pressure readings do not continue to increase. This may result in
over-firing due to loss of pressure control, should there be a subsequent increase in inlet pressure.

c) The 2 PSI system pounds-to-inches regulator can be adjusted with an outlet pressure ranging between 7 to 9 inches
water column pressure for natural gas and 10 to 12 inches water column for propane. The regulator must be adjust-
ed according to the manufacturers recommended procedure. A pressure gauge mounted just downstream of the reg-
ulator can monitor the set pressure under various loads.

d) The regulator is pre-set and labeled at the factory for either natural gas or propane. The average natural gas appliance
is designed to operate at 3 to 4 inches water column pressure, and a pressure difference of 1 to 2 inches of water col-
umn across the appliance regulator which will prevent slow regulator response. Thus, the appliance regulator will oper-
ate best at 4 to 6 inches water column inlet pressure. The Pounds-to-Inches system regulators for Natural Gas are set
to deliver 8 inches of water column outlet pressure under load to allow for 3 inches water column pressure drop in the
tubing.

e) The average propane gas appliance is designed to operate at 10 to 10-1/2 inches water column pressure. Thus, the
Pounds-to-Inches regulators for Propane Gas are set to deliver 11 inches water column outlet pressure under load to
allow for 0.5 inches water column pressure drop in the tubing.

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4.8.6 Over-pressurization Protection

Downstream over-pressure protection must be provided in any gas piping installation where a line-pressure regulator is utilized
for pressures in excess of 2 psi to supply appliances rated for 1/2 psi or less inlet pressure. Special line regulators of suitable
control and capacity must be installed in place of the standard line regulator. This regulator contains an integral over-pressure
protection device (OPD). This special regulator with OPD must be assembled and listed by the manufacturer in accordance with
Z21.80, “STANDARD FOR LINE PRESSURE REGULATORS”. Refer to tables 4-7 through 4-9 for OPD capacities and sizing.

Fig. 4-80

NOTE: When using regulators other than those specified by Titeflex for use with the Gastite system, careful con-
sideration must be given to the regulator performance characteristics such as required inlet pressure, flow capac-
ity, the pressure drop through the regulator and available outlet pressure.

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4.9 Underground Installations

a) CSST shall not be buried directly in the ground or directly embedded in concrete (e.g. slab on grade construction, patio
slabs, foundations and walkways). When it is necessary to bury or embed CSST, the tubing shall be routed inside a non-
metallic, watertight conduit that has an inside diameter at least 1/2 inch larger than the O.D. of the tubing. For ends of
the conduit installed outdoors, the conduit shall be sealed at any exposed end to prevent water from entering. No
mechanical joint fittings are permitted within the conduit.

b) Venting of the conduit has typically been required because the use of conventional materials such as rigid pipe has usu-
ally resulted in some form of connection or union within the conduit. Unlike rigid pipe however, CSST is continuous with
only one fitting at each end of the run, and no fittings inside the conduit. As a result, the possibility of gas build-up due
to fitting leaks has been eliminated. Therefore, Gastite does not require the sleeving to be vented to the outside of the
structure.

If, however, venting is still required, the figure below depicts gas piping installed within plastic sleeving that is vented to
the outdoors. Other possible venting routes, such as the attic and roof, may also be considered but must be reviewed
with the local administrative authority, and must prevent the entry of water and foreign objects.

Fig. 4-81 Fig. 4-82

For ends of CSST exiting the plastic sleeving, a termination fitting (XRTRM-#-NF)
threaded into an end “plug”, can be used to provide a stable platform for attach-
ment.

4.10 Electrical Bonding/Grounding

Never use Gastite® Flexible Gas Piping or system components as a grounding

electrode or as the grounding path for appliances or electrical systems. In
accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54/ANSI Z223, “each above
ground portion of a gas piping system which is likely to become energized shall
be electrically continuous and bonded to a designed, permanent, low impedance Fig. 4-83
effective ground fault current path.” When a bonding clamp is required it must
be attached to the Gastite brass fitting adapter, a steel manifold, or to a rigid
pipe component connected to a Gastite fitting. The corrugated stainless steel
portion of the gas piping system SHALL NOT be used as the bonding attachment
point under any circumstances.

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Section 5.0 Inspection, Repair and Replacement

5.1 Minimum Inspection Requirements

CSST Installation Checklist

Date: Elevated Pressure: Yes No

Contractor: Comments:

Address:

❑ Qualified Installer with Certification Card

❑ Components from same manufacturer

❑ Strike protection

❑ System Sizing

❑ Connected to fixed appliances only. Flexible connector for moveable appliances

❑ Regulator isolated or removed from pressure test.

❑ Regulator horizontal when using vent limiter

❑ Regulator / Manifold assembly is installed in an accessible location with shut-off valve mounted ahead of regulator.

❑ Jacket kept in place for outdoor installations

❑ Sleeved for underground and through masonry

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5.2 Installation Checklist Description

Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing (CSST) has been design certified by the Canadian Standards Association since 1990 for use
as a fuel gas piping system. CSST has been tested per ANSI LC 1b as required for approval and is listed as an approved gas
piping material in the National Fuel Gas Code-NFPA 54, BOCA National Mechanical Code, SBCCI Standard Gas Code, and the
new International Code Series. Gastite® is a listed product with IAPMO and pursuant to section 302.1 Alternate Materials and
Methods of the Uniform Plumbing Code, may be installed with approval from the local administrative authority.

Approval: Conditions and Requirements

A flexible gas piping system using CSST must be installed in accordance with all local building codes and the manufacturer’s
instructions. The following checklist is designed to assist the local administrative authority to perform an inspection of a fuel
piping system using corrugated stainless steel tubing.

1. Flexible Gas Piping may only be installed by a Qualified Installer who has successfully completed the manufactur-
ers Certification Training Program. A manufacturer’s certification card is required to purchase and install Flexible
Gas Piping.

2. Only the components provided or specified by the manufacturer (including strike protection) as part of the piping
system are to be used in the installation.

3. CSST routed in a location which is concealed, constrained and within 3 inches of a potential threat must be pro-
tected against damage by protection devices listed in the manufacturers Design and Installation Guide.

4. Sizing of the Flexible Gas Piping System must be performed using capacity tables found in the manufacturer’s
Design and Installation Guide or other code approved CSST capacity tables.

5. CSST should not be connected to moveable appliances. Connections to moveable appliances such as ranges
and clothes dryers should be accomplished with a “flexible appliance connector”.

6. The Flexible Gas Piping System must be pressure tested for leaks during rough construction in accordance with
all local codes. In the absence of local requirements, test in accordance with NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code,
which is 1-1/2 times the maximum working pressure but not less than 3 PSI. To subject the entire CSST system
to pressure test, the pressure regulators should be isolated or removed.

7. Regulators are suitable for multi-poise mounting. When using a vent-limiting device however, the regulator must
be mounted in a horizontal upright position.

8. A manifold assembly utilizing a pounds-to-inches regulator shall include a ball valve ahead of the regulator and
installed in an accessible location so that the regulator can be inspected, maintained and serviced if repair or
replacement is required.

9. When installed outdoors, the external jacket shall remain in tact as much as possible. Exposed portions of the
stainless steel tubing shall be wrapped to provide protection from corrosive threats.

10. For installation buried underground, concrete/asphalt or embedded in concrete, CSST must be routed in a non-
metallic watertight conduit which has an inside diameter at least 1/2 in. larger than the outside diameter of the
tubing. For under concrete/asphalt slab, sleeved CSST must be buried in accordance with all local codes. No
mechanical joints are permitted within the conduit.

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5.3 Repair of Damaged CSST

5.3.1 Determine Damage

Crushed, dented or kinked tubing may result in restricted flow conditions. Use the following guidelines to determine the sever-
ity of damage and whether repair or replacement is necessary.

a) CSST gas tubing must be repaired if damaged by puncture of any kind, i.e. nails, screws, drill bits, etc.

b) No repairs or replacement of the tubing is necessary if the CSST tubing is only slightly dented due to impact or crush-
ing and the overall crush depth is less than 1/3 the diameter of the tubing. Minimal flow reduction will occur at this lim-
ited damage level.

c) Repair or replacement is necessary if the overall crush depth is greater than 1/3 the diameter of the tubing. Restricted
flow may occur at this damage level

d) CSST tubing bent beyond its minimum bend radius so that a crease or kink remains. Restricted flow may occur at this
damage level

5.3.2 Method of Repair

A line splice can be made, but if the tubing run is short and easily accessible, the preferred repair method is to replace the entire
length. Often, a tubing run can be replaced faster than repairing the damaged section. The Gastite® mechanical joint fittings
can be removed and easily re-attached. This is the preferred method because it does not add any additional fitting joints to the
system.

Where repairs or replacements involve only the Gastite® CSST, the tubing can be joined with standard pipe couplings or the
Gastite® CSST coupling.

Where repairs or replacements involve CSST systems of different manufacturers, the systems can be joined through standard
pipe couplings and each manufacturer’s recommended CSST fitting.

Fig. 5-1

Fig. 5-2

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Section 6.0 Pressure/Leakage Testing

6.1 General Guidelines for Pressure Testing

a) The final installation must be inspected and tested for leaks in accordance with the local/state codes. In the absence
of local codes, installation must be in accordance with the current edition of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI
Z223.1/NFPA-54 (USA), or Installation Codes CSA-B149.1 (Canada). Pressure testing must comply with these guide-
lines or local codes. When local codes are more stringent, local codes must be followed.

b) Pressure testing must be performed during rough construction of the facility (before interior walls are finished). This
will permit a more complete inspection of the piping system during the pressure testing.

c) Do not connect appliances or pressurize with fuel gas until after the pressure test has been passed.

d) All gas outlets for appliance connections should be capped during pressure testing.

6.2 Elevated Pressure Systems

A 2 PSI system usually requires a pressure test of 10 PSI or greater, depending on local code. In this case, the regulator must
be removed or isolated prior to pressure testing.

The test may be performed as a one-part test replacing the regulator with suitable “jumper” pipe length for pressure testing the
entire system.

Fig. 6-1 Fig. 6-2

Or a two-part test may be performed as shown in the figure below:

• The first test is performed on the elevated pressure section, between the meter
connection and the pounds-to-inches house line regulator.

• The second test is performed on the low-pressure section, between the outlet of
the pounds-to-inches house line regulator and the gas appliance outlets.

• For a “two-part” test, it is important to remember to close both gas “shut-off”

valves to avoid damage to the regulator.

• When opening the shut-off valves it is important to open them slowly. A quickly
opened valve can ‘shock’ the regulator and cause abnormal regulator behavior. Fig. 6-3

Most jurisdictions also require an additional pressure or leakage test performed after the construction is completed and finished
interior walls are in place. The leakage test procedure is generally performed by the gas utility at the time of setting their meter.
This test is performed to assure no damage was done to the tubing during the closing-in construction process, and is typically
required before gas service is initiated.

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6.3 Appliance Connection Leakage Check Procedure

After the final pressure test, inspection and final construction is complete (finished interior walls) connect the appliances to the
tubing system. This connection can be made using a stainless steel flexible connector for movable appliances such as a dryer
or range, or with CSST tubing, or rigid black pipe for fixed appliances. Turn the gas on at the meter and inspect for leakage
before operating the appliances.

a) Connections made at the appliances should be leak checked with a chloride-free bubble solution. Leak check solutions
must comply with ASTM E515, or be labeled as non-corrosive.

b) Before placing the appliances in operation, the tubing system should be purged. This displaces the air in the system
with fuel gas. Be sure to vent into a well-ventilated area.

NOTE: Leak test solutions may cause corrosion in some types of material in the gas tubing system, be sure to water rinse after
the test and thoroughly dry all contacted material. Also, the vent limiter should not be leak tested with a liquid test solution. This
will contaminate the internal ball check mechanism or plug the breathing hole, resulting in erratic regulator operation.

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Section 7.0 Sizing Tables and Pressure Drop Charts

7.1 CSST Capacity Tables - Natural Gas

Table 7-1
Maximum Capacity of Gastite Flexible Gas Piping in Cubic Feet Per Hour of Natural Gas
with a Gas Pressure of 0.5 psi or less and a Pressure Drop of 0.5”WC
(based on a 0.60 specific gravity gas)
Tubing Tubing Length (ft)
EHD Size 5 10 15 20 25 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 125 150
13 3/8” 47 33 27 23 22 20 17 15 14 13 11 11 10 9 8
18 1/2” 120 85 69 62 56 49 42 37 34 32 30 29 28 25 22
23 3/4” 225 161 132 116 106 96 83 75 68 63 60 57 54 46 42
31 1” 601 421 341 296 268 240 206 185 169 155 145 138 136 118 100
37 1-1/4” 872 623 511 444 398 365 317 284 260 241 226 213 203 182 166
47 1-1/2” 1766 1277 1057 924 844 764 668 602 553 514 483 457 435 392 360
60 2” 3811 2714 2225 1932 1732 1584 1376 1233 1128 1046 980 925 878 787 720

Tubing Tubing Length (ft)

EHD Size 200 250 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500
13 3/8” 7 6 6 5 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2
18 1/2” 20 18 17 13 12 11 10 10 9 9 8 8 8 7 7
23 3/4” 38 34 32 28 25 23 21 20 19 18 17 17 16 15 15
31 1” 90 81 74 58 52 47 44 41 38 36 35 33 32 31 30
37 1-1/4” 145 130 119 103 92 85 79 74 70 66 63 61 58 56 54
47 1-1/2” 315 284 260 228 205 189 176 165 156 149 142 136 131 127 123
60 2” 625 561 513 445 399 351 325 305 287 273 261 250 240 232 224

Table 7-2
Maximum Capacity of Gastite Flexible Gas Piping in Cubic Feet Per Hour of Natural Gas
with a Gas Pressure of 0.5 psi or less and a Pressure Drop of 1.0”WC
(based on a 0.60 specific gravity gas)
Tubing Tubing Length (ft)
EHD Size 5 10 15 20 25 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 125 150
13 3/8” 68 50 40 33 29 26 22 19 17 16 15 14 13 11 10
18 1/2” 148 125 106 88 80 72 63 56 51 47 44 42 40 36 32
23 3/4” 351 303 202 168 148 133 113 99 89 82 76 71 66 58 52
31 1” 659 547 450 384 345 312 269 240 219 202 189 178 169 150 137
37 1-1/4” 1222 872 716 623 558 511 444 398 365 338 317 299 284 255 233
47 1-1/2” 2442 1766 1461 1277 1167 1057 924 832 764 711 668 632 602 542 498
60 2” 5352 3811 3124 2714 2433 2225 1932 1732 1584 1469 1376 1299 1233 1106 1011

Tubing Tubing Length (ft)

EHD Size 200 250 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500
13 3/8” 8 7 7 7 6 5 5 5 4 4 4 4 4 3 3
18 1/2” 28 25 23 19 17 15 14 13 13 12 12 11 11 10 10
23 3/4” 44 39 35 39 35 32 30 28 26 25 24 23 22 21 21
31 1” 118 105 96 83 74 67 62 58 55 52 49 47 45 44 42
37 1-1/4” 203 182 166 145 130 119 111 104 98 93 89 85 82 79 76
47 1-1/2” 435 392 360 315 284 261 243 228 216 205 197 189 182 176 170
60 2” 878 787 720 625 561 492 457 428 404 383 366 351 337 325 314

Tables include losses for four 90° bends and two end fittings. Tubing runs with a larger number of bends and/or fittings shall be increased by an equivalent
length of tubing to the following equation: L=1.3n where L is additional length of tubing and n is the number of addition fittings and/or bends.

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7.1 CSST Capacity Tables - Natural Gas

Table 7-3
Maximum Capacity of Gastite Flexible Gas Piping in Cubic Feet Per Hour of Natural Gas
with a Gas Pressure of 0.5 psi or less and a Pressure Drop of 1.5”WC
(based on a 0.60 specific gravity gas)
Tubing Tubing Length (ft)
EHD Size 5 10 15 20 25 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 125 150
13 3/8” 83 58 47 40 36 32 28 25 22 21 19 18 17 15 14
18 1/2” 197 141 115 100 90 82 71 64 58 54 51 48 45 41 37
23 3/4” 381 273 225 197 177 162 141 127 116 108 101 96 91 82 75
31 1” 958 672 547 472 421 384 331 295 269 249 232 219 207 185 169
37 1-1/4” 1490 1063 873 759 681 623 542 486 445 413 387 365 347 311 285
47 1-1/2” 2957 2138 1769 1546 1393 1279 1118 1008 925 861 809 766 729 657 603
60 2” 6271 4465 3661 3180 2850 2607 2264 2030 1856 1721 1612 1522 1445 1295 1185

Tubing Tubing Length (ft)

EHD Size 200 250 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500
13 3/8” 12 11 10 8 7 7 6 6 5 5 5 5 4 4 4
18 1/2” 32 29 27 23 21 19 18 16 15 15 14 13 13 12 12
23 3/4” 66 59 54 47 42 39 36 34 32 30 29 28 27 26 25
31 1” 145 130 118 102 91 83 77 72 67 64 61 58 56 54 52
37 1-1/4” 248 222 203 177 159 145 135 126 119 113 108 104 100 96 93
47 1-1/2” 527 475 436 381 343 315 293 276 261 248 238 228 220 212 205
60 2” 1029 922 844 733 657 601 557 522 492 468 446 428 411 397 383

Table 7-4
Maximum Capacity of Gastite Flexible Gas Piping in Cubic Feet Per Hour of Natural Gas
with a Gas Pressure of 0.5 psi or less and a Pressure Drop of 2.0”WC
(based on a 0.60 specific gravity gas)
Tubing Tubing Length (ft)
EHD Size 5 10 15 20 25 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 125 150
13 3/8” 97 67 54 47 41 38 32 29 26 24 22 21 20 18 16
18 1/2” 227 162 133 115 103 94 82 74 67 62 58 55 52 47 43
23 3/4” 437 314 259 225 203 186 162 146 133 124 116 110 105 94 86
31 1” 1110 779 633 547 488 444 384 342 312 288 269 253 240 214 195
37 1-1/4” 1713 1223 1004 873 783 717 623 559 512 475 445 420 399 358 328
47 1-1/2” 3382 2446 2024 1769 1594 1464 1279 1153 1058 985 925 876 834 751 690
60 2” 7220 5141 4215 3661 3282 3001 2607 2337 2137 1982 1856 1752 1664 1492 1364

Tubing Tubing Length (ft)

EHD Size 200 250 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500
13 3/8” 14 12 11 10 8 8 7 7 6 6 6 5 5 5 5
18 1/2” 37 33 31 27 24 22 20 19 18 17 16 15 15 14 14
23 3/4” 75 68 62 54 49 45 41 39 37 35 33 32 31 30 29
31 1” 169 150 137 118 105 96 89 83 78 74 71 67 65 62 60
37 1-1/4” 285 255 234 203 182 167 155 145 137 130 124 119 115 111 107
47 1-1/2” 603 543 499 436 393 361 336 315 298 284 272 261 251 243 235
60 2” 1185 1062 971 844 756 692 641 601 567 538 514 492 474 457 441
Tables include losses for four 90° bends and two end fittings. Tubing runs with a larger number of bends and/or fittings shall be increased by an equivalent
length of tubing to the following equation: L=1.3n where L is additional length of tubing and n is the number of addition fittings and/or bends.

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7.1 CSST Capacity Tables - Natural Gas

Table 7-5
Maximum Capacity of Gastite Flexible Gas Piping in Cubic Feet Per Hour of Natural Gas
with a Gas Pressure of 0.5 psi or less and a Pressure Drop of 3.0”WC
Line Regulator Outlet (8 in. WC) (based on a 0.60 specific gravity gas)
Tubing Tubing Length (ft)
EHD Size 5 10 15 20 25 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 125 150
13 3/8” 124 88 71 62 56 50 42 37 32 31 29 27 25 23 21
18 1/2” 305 218 178 154 141 127 110 98 90 84 78 74 69 61 54
23 3/4” 502 418 345 301 270 248 216 194 178 165 151 139 130 111 98
31 1” 1502 1054 856 740 659 601 518 463 422 391 364 343 325 295 264
37 1-1/4” 2086 1489 1222 1063 953 872 758 680 623 578 541 511 485 435 398
47 1-1/2” 4081 2952 2442 2135 1950 1766 1544 1391 1277 1188 1117 1057 1006 906 832
60 2” 9167 6528 5352 4648 4167 3811 3310 2967 2714 2516 2357 2225 2113 1894 1732

Tubing Tubing Length (ft)

EHD Size 200 250 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500
13 3/8” 19 17 15 12 11 10 9 8 8 7 7 7 6 6 6
18 1/2” 46 41 37 32 29 27 25 23 22 21 20 19 18 18 17
23 3/4” 91 82 75 66 59 54 50 47 45 42 40 39 37 36 35
31 1” 228 203 185 145 130 118 109 102 96 91 87 83 80 77 74
37 1-1/4” 346 311 284 247 222 203 189 177 167 159 151 145 140 135 130
47 1-1/2” 728 655 602 526 474 436 406 381 361 343 328 315 304 293 284
60 2” 1505 1349 1233 1071 960 844 782 733 692 657 627 601 578 557 538

Table 7-6
Maximum Capacity of Gastite Flexible Gas Piping in Cubic Feet Per Hour of Natural Gas
with a Gas Pressure of 0.5 psi or less and a Pressure Drop of 4.0”WC
(based on a 0.60 specific gravity gas)
Tubing Tubing Length (ft)
EHD Size 5 10 15 20 25 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 125 150
13 3/8” 140 97 78 67 60 54 47 41 38 35 32 30 29 25 23
18 1/2” 319 227 186 162 145 133 115 103 94 88 82 77 74 66 60
23 3/4” 608 437 360 314 282 259 225 203 186 173 162 153 146 131 120
31 1” 1582 1110 902 779 695 633 547 488 444 411 384 361 342 305 278
37 1-1/4” 2400 1713 1407 1223 1097 1004 873 783 717 665 623 588 559 501 459
47 1-1/2” 4677 3382 2798 2446 2204 2024 1769 1594 1464 1362 1279 1211 1153 1038 954
60 2” 10140 7220 5920 5141 4609 4215 3661 3282 3001 2783 2607 2461 2337 2095 1916

Tubing Tubing Length (ft)

EHD Size 200 250 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500
13 3/8” 20 18 16 14 12 11 10 10 9 8 8 8 7 7 7
18 1/2” 52 47 43 37 33 31 28 27 25 24 23 22 21 20 19
23 3/4” 105 94 86 75 68 62 58 54 51 49 46 45 43 41 40
31 1” 240 214 195 169 150 137 127 118 111 105 100 96 92 89 86
37 1-1/4” 399 358 328 285 255 234 217 203 192 182 174 167 161 155 150
47 1-1/2” 834 751 690 603 543 499 464 436 413 393 376 361 347 336 325
60 2” 1664 1492 1364 1185 1062 971 901 844 796 756 722 692 665 641 620

Tables include losses for four 90° bends and two end fittings. Tubing runs with a larger number of bends and/or fittings shall be increased by an equivalent
length of tubing to the following equation: L=1.3n where L is additional length of tubing and n is the number of addition fittings and/or bends.

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7.1 CSST Capacity Tables - Natural Gas

Table 7-7
Maximum Capacity of Gastite Flexible Gas Piping in Cubic Feet Per Hour of Natural Gas
with a Gas Pressure of 0.5 psi or less and a Pressure Drop of 5.0”WC
(based on a 0.60 specific gravity gas)
Tubing Tubing Length (ft)
EHD Size 5 10 15 20 25 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 125 150
13 3/8” 157 109 88 76 67 61 52 47 42 39 36 34 32 29 26
18 1/2” 356 254 208 180 162 148 129 115 105 98 91 86 82 74 67
23 3/4” 676 486 400 349 314 288 251 225 207 192 180 170 162 146 133
31 1” 1773 1244 1011 873 779 710 613 547 498 460 430 405 384 342 312
37 1-1/4” 2676 1910 1568 1363 1223 1119 973 873 799 741 695 656 623 559 512
47 1-1/2” 5191 3754 3106 2715 2446 2246 1964 1769 1625 1512 1420 1344 1279 1153 1058
60 2” 11312 8055 6603 5735 5141 4702 4084 3661 3348 3104 2908 2745 2607 2337 2137

Tubing Tubing Length (ft)

EHD Size 200 250 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500
13 3/8” 22 20 18 15 14 13 12 11 10 10 9 9 8 8 8
18 1/2” 58 52 48 42 37 34 32 30 28 27 25 24 23 22 22
23 3/4” 116 105 96 84 75 69 64 60 57 54 52 50 48 46 45
31 1” 269 240 219 189 169 154 142 133 125 118 113 108 103 100 96
37 1-1/4” 445 399 365 317 285 261 242 227 214 203 194 186 179 173 167
47 1-1/2” 925 834 766 669 603 554 515 484 458 436 417 400 386 373 361
60 2” 1856 1664 1522 1322 1185 1084 1005 941 888 844 805 772 742 715 692

Table 7-8
Maximum Capacity of Gastite Flexible Gas Piping in Cubic Feet Per Hour of Natural Gas
with a Gas Pressure of 0.5 psi or less and a Pressure Drop of 6.0”WC
(based on a 0.60 specific gravity gas)
Tubing Tubing Length (ft)
EHD Size 5 10 15 20 25 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 125 150
13 3/8” 190 132 106 88 80 71 57 55 51 46 42 40 37 33 30
18 1/2” 428 304 248 215 196 176 154 138 127 117 110 103 98 92 80
23 3/4” 811 582 480 418 381 344 300 270 248 230 216 204 194 160 158
31 1” 2141 1502 1221 1054 941 856 740 660 601 556 518 489 463 420 376
37 1-1/4” 2923 2086 1713 1489 1336 1222 1063 953 872 809 758 716 680 610 558
47 1-1/2” 5644 4081 3377 2952 2697 2442 2135 1923 1766 1643 1544 1461 1391 1253 1151
60 2” 12874 9167 7516 6528 5852 5352 4648 4167 3811 3534 3310 3124 2967 2660 2433

Tubing Tubing Length (ft)

EHD Size 200 250 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500
13 3/8” 25 23 21 17 15 14 13 12 11 11 10 10 9 9 8
18 1/2” 69 61 54 45 41 37 35 32 31 29 28 27 26 25 24
23 3/4” 130 114 104 91 82 75 70 66 62 59 56 54 52 50 49
31 1” 325 290 264 207 185 169 156 145 137 130 124 118 114 109 105
37 1-1/4” 485 435 398 346 311 285 264 248 234 222 212 203 196 189 182
47 1-1/2” 1006 906 832 728 655 603 561 527 499 475 454 436 420 406 393
60 2” 2113 1894 1732 1505 1349 1185 1099 1029 971 922 880 844 811 782 756

Tables include losses for four 90° bends and two end fittings. Tubing runs with a larger number of bends and/or fittings shall be increased by an equivalent
length of tubing to the following equation: L=1.3n where L is additional length of tubing and n is the number of addition fittings and/or bends.

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7.2 CSST Capacity Tables - Natural Gas - Elevated Pressure

Table 7-9
Maximum Capacity of Gastite Flexible Gas Piping in Cubic Feet Per Hour of Natural Gas
with a Gas Pressure of 1.0 psi and a Pressure Drop of 13.0”WC
(based on a 0.60 specific gravity gas)
Tubing Tubing Length (ft)
EHD Size 5 10 15 20 25 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 125 150
13 3/8” 261 181 146 125 101 101 87 77 70 65 60 57 53 48 43
18 1/2” 569 405 332 288 236 236 205 184 168 156 146 138 131 117 107
23 3/4” 1068 766 631 550 454 454 395 355 326 303 284 269 255 230 211
31 1” 2889 2028 1648 1423 1156 1156 998 891 811 750 701 660 625 558 508
37 1-1/4” 4259 3040 2496 2170 1781 1781 1549 1389 1272 1180 1105 1044 992 890 814
47 1-1/2” 8114 5868 4855 4244 3824 3511 3069 2765 2539 2363 2220 2101 2000 1802 1655
60 2” 18066 12864 10546 9160 8211 7509 6522 5847 5347 4958 4644 4384 4163 3732 3413

Tubing Tubing Length (ft)

EHD Size 200 250 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500
13 3/8” 37 33 30 26 23 21 19 18 17 16 15 14 14 13 13
18 1/2” 93 84 76 66 60 54 50 47 45 42 40 39 37 36 35
23 3/4” 184 165 151 132 119 109 101 95 90 85 81 78 75 73 70
31 1” 439 391 357 308 275 250 231 216 203 193 184 176 169 162 157
37 1-1/4” 708 635 581 505 453 415 385 361 341 324 309 296 285 275 266
47 1-1/2” 1446 1303 1197 1046 942 865 805 757 716 682 652 626 603 582 564
60 2” 2964 2657 2430 2111 1892 1730 1605 1503 1419 1347 1286 1232 1185 1143 1105

Table 7-10
Maximum Capacity of Gastite Flexible Gas Piping in Cubic Feet Per Hour of Natural Gas
with a Gas Pressure of 2.0 psi and a Pressure Drop of 1.0 psi
(based on a 0.60 specific gravity gas)
Tubing Tubing Length (ft)
EHD Size 5 10 15 20 25 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 125 150
13 3/8” 388 270 216 187 166 151 129 115 105 93 89 85 79 71 64
18 1/2” 784 587 455 398 374 342 297 266 232 220 211 196 189 169 155
23 3/4” 1431 1098 844 792 712 650 567 510 437 420 407 386 366 330 302
31 1” 4256 2986 2427 2095 1870 1703 1470 1311 1195 1066 1031 972 920 822 748
37 1-1/4” 6156 4394 3607 3136 2813 2575 2238 2008 1838 1705 1598 1509 1433 1286 1177
47 1-1/2” 11596 8387 6938 6065 5464 5018 4386 3952 3629 3377 3172 3002 2858 2575 2365
60 2” 27381 19497 15985 13884 12446 11383 9886 8863 8105 7516 7040 6645 6311 5657 5174

Tubing Tubing Length (ft)

EHD Size 200 250 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500
13 3/8” 55 49 44 38 34 31 29 27 25 24 23 22 21 20 19
18 1/2” 135 121 110 96 86 79 74 69 65 62 59 56 54 52 51
23 3/4” 263 236 217 189 170 157 146 137 129 123 117 113 108 105 101
31 1” 645 576 525 453 404 370 342 320 301 285 272 260 249 240 232
37 1-1/4” 1023 918 840 730 655 603 559 524 495 470 449 430 414 399 386
47 1-1/2” 2067 1862 1710 1495 1347 1239 1153 1083 1025 976 933 896 863 834 807
60 2” 4494 4028 3684 3200 2869 2520 2337 2189 2066 1962 1873 1794 1725 1664 1609
Caution: Capacities shown in the elevated pressure tables may exceed the capacity of the line regulator. Refer to Section 4 for Regulator Capacities and Pressure Drops

Tables include losses for four 90° bends and two end fittings. Tubing runs with a larger number of bends and/or fittings shall be increased by an equivalent
length of tubing to the following equation: L=1.3n where L is additional length of tubing and n is the number of addition fittings and/or bends.

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7.2 CSST Capacity Tables - Natural Gas - Elevated Pressure

Table 7-11
Maximum Capacity of Gastite Flexible Gas Piping in Cubic Feet Per Hour of Natural Gas
with a Gas Pressure of 5.0 psi and a Pressure Drop of 3.5 psi
(based on a 0.60 specific gravity gas)
Tubing Tubing Length (ft)
EHD Size 5 10 15 20 25 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 125 150
13 3/8” 755 523 422 363 322 292 251 223 203 180 174 164 154 138 124
18 1/2” 1523 1084 889 772 691 632 549 492 450 403 391 369 350 314 287
23 3/4” 2777 1995 1645 1434 1289 1181 1031 926 849 763 740 700 665 598 548
31 1” 8066 5659 4600 3971 3543 3228 2786 2486 2265 2021 1955 1841 1744 1557 1418
37 1-1/4” 11323 8082 6635 5769 5175 4736 4118 3694 3380 3136 2939 2775 2636 2365 2164
47 1-1/2” 20829 15064 12463 10894 9953 9013 7879 7098 6518 6065 5698 5393 5134 4625 4247
60 2” 50581 36018 29529 25647 22991 21027 18263 16372 14973 13884 13005 12275 11658 10451 9558

Tubing Tubing Length (ft)

EHD Size 200 250 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500
13 3/8” 107 95 86 74 66 60 56 52 49 46 44 42 40 39 37
18 1/2” 249 223 204 178 159 147 136 127 120 114 109 104 100 97 93
23 3/4” 478 430 394 344 309 285 265 248 235 223 213 205 197 190 184
31 1” 1224 1092 995 859 767 702 649 606 571 541 515 493 473 456 440
37 1-1/4” 1882 1688 1545 1343 1205 1108 1028 963 910 864 825 791 761 734 710
47 1-1/2” 3713 3345 3072 2685 2419 2225 2070 1945 1841 1752 1676 1609 1550 1497 1450
60 2” 8301 7442 6806 5911 5299 4656 4317 4044 3817 3625 3459 3315 3188 3074 2972

Caution: Capacities shown in the elevated pressure tables may exceed the capacity of the line regulator. Refer to Section 4 for Regulator Capacities and Pressure Drops

Tables include losses for four 90° bends and two end fittings. Tubing runs with a larger number of bends and/or fittings shall be increased by an equivalent
length of tubing to the following equation: L=1.3n where L is additional length of tubing and n is the number of addition fittings and/or bends.

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7.3 CSST Capacity Tables - Propane Gas

Table 7-12
Maximum Capacity of Gastite Flexible Gas Piping in Thousands of BTU per hour of Liquefied Petroleum Gas
with a Gas Pressure of 0.5 psi or less and a Pressure Drop of 0.5”WC
(based on a 1.52 specific gravity LP gas)
Tubing Tubing Length (ft)
EHD Size 5 10 15 20 25 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 125 150
13 3/8” 78 53 42 37 33 31 26 22 21 19 17 17 16 15 13
18 1/2” 166 142 115 98 93 90 65 58 54 50 48 46 44 41 35
23 3/4” 391 280 219 180 162 151 131 118 107 94 94 90 85 76 66
31 1” 950 666 539 468 410 379 328 292 266 245 229 217 205 176 158
37 1-1/4” 1384 988 811 705 632 579 503 451 413 383 359 339 322 289 265
47 1-1/2” 2791 2018 1670 1460 1334 1208 1056 951 873 813 763 722 688 620 569
60 2” 6021 4288 3515 3053 2737 2503 2174 1949 1782 1653 1548 1461 1388 1244 1138

Tubing Tubing Length (ft)

EHD Size 200 250 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500
13 3/8” 11 10 10 8 6 6 5 5 5 4 4 4 4 4 4
18 1/2” 30 28 26 21 19 17 16 15 14 14 13 12 12 12 11
23 3/4” 60 53 50 44 40 36 34 32 30 29 27 26 25 24 24
31 1” 142 129 118 92 82 75 69 65 61 58 55 53 51 49 47
37 1-1/4” 230 206 189 164 147 135 125 117 111 105 100 96 93 89 86
47 1-1/2” 497 448 412 360 324 299 278 261 247 236 225 216 208 201 195
60 2” 988 886 810 704 631 556 515 483 456 433 413 396 381 367 355

Table 7-13
Maximum Capacity of Gastite Flexible Gas Piping in Thousands of BTU per hour of Liquefied Petroleum Gas
with a Gas Pressure of 0.5 psi or less and a Pressure Drop of 1.0”WC
(based on a 1.52 specific gravity LP gas)
Tubing Tubing Length (ft)
EHD Size 5 10 15 20 25 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 125 150
13 3/8” 106 74 60 51 45 41 35 31 29 26 25 23 22 19 18
18 1/2” 256 183 150 130 117 107 93 83 76 70 66 62 59 53 48
23 3/4” 497 357 294 257 231 212 184 166 152 141 133 125 119 107 98
31 1” 1235 866 704 608 542 494 427 381 347 320 299 282 267 238 217
37 1-1/4” 1938 1384 1136 988 886 811 705 632 579 537 503 475 451 405 371
47 1-1/2” 3877 2804 2320 2028 1827 1678 1467 1321 1213 1129 1061 1004 956 861 791
60 2” 8149 5802 4757 4132 3704 3387 2942 2637 2412 2236 2095 1977 1878 1683 1539

Tubing Tubing Length (ft)

EHD Size 200 250 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500
13 3/8” 15 13 12 10 9 8 8 7 7 6 6 6 6 5 5
18 1/2” 42 38 34 30 27 25 23 21 20 19 18 17 17 16 16
23 3/4” 86 77 71 62 55 51 47 44 42 40 38 36 35 34 33
31 1” 187 167 152 132 117 107 99 92 87 82 78 75 72 69 67
37 1-1/4” 322 289 265 230 206 189 175 164 155 147 141 135 130 125 121
47 1-1/2” 691 623 572 500 450 413 385 361 342 326 311 299 288 278 269
60 2” 1337 1199 1096 952 853 781 724 678 640 608 580 556 534 515 498

Tables include losses for four 90° bends and two end fittings. Tubing runs with a larger number of bends and/or fittings shall be increased by an equivalent
length of tubing to the following equation: L=1.3n where L is additional length of tubing and n is the number of addition fittings and/or bends.

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7.3 CSST Capacity Tables - Propane Gas

Table 7-14
Maximum Capacity of Gastite Flexible Gas Piping in Thousands of BTU per hour of Liquefied Petroleum Gas
with a Gas Pressure of 0.5 psi or less and a Pressure Drop of 2.0”WC
(based on a 1.52 specific gravity LP gas)
Tubing Tubing Length (ft)
EHD Size 5 10 15 20 25 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 125 150
13 3/8” 154 106 86 74 66 60 51 45 41 38 35 33 31 28 25
18 1/2” 360 256 210 183 164 150 130 117 107 99 93 87 83 74 68
23 3/4” 692 497 410 357 321 294 257 231 212 197 184 174 166 149 137
31 1” 1759 1235 1004 866 773 704 608 542 494 457 427 402 381 340 309
37 1-1/4” 2716 1938 1591 1384 1241 1136 988 886 811 752 705 666 632 567 519
47 1-1/2” 5361 3877 3208 2804 2526 2320 2028 1827 1678 1561 1467 1388 1321 1190 1093
60 2” 11444 8149 6681 5802 5202 4757 4132 3704 3387 3141 2942 2777 2637 2364 2162

Tubing Tubing Length (ft)

EHD Size 200 250 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500
13 3/8” 22 19 18 15 13 12 11 10 10 9 9 8 8 8 8
18 1/2” 59 53 48 42 38 34 32 30 28 27 26 25 24 23 22
23 3/4” 119 107 98 86 77 71 66 62 58 55 53 51 49 47 46
31 1” 267 238 217 187 167 152 141 132 124 117 112 107 103 99 95
37 1-1/4” 451 405 371 322 289 265 245 230 217 206 197 189 182 175 169
47 1-1/2” 956 861 791 691 623 572 532 500 473 450 431 413 398 385 373
60 2” 1878 1683 1539 1337 1199 1096 1016 952 899 853 815 781 751 724 700

Table 7-15
Maximum Capacity of Gastite Flexible Gas Piping in Thousands of BTU per hour of Liquefied Petroleum Gas
with a Gas Pressure of 0.5 psi or less and a Pressure Drop of 2.5”WC
(based on a 1.52 specific gravity LP gas)
Tubing Tubing Length (ft)
EHD Size 5 10 15 20 25 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 125 150
13 3/8” 172 119 96 83 75 67 57 51 46 43 40 37 35 31 29
18 1/2” 401 285 234 203 184 166 145 130 118 110 103 97 92 83 76
23 3/4” 767 551 454 396 361 326 285 256 235 218 205 193 184 165 152
31 1” 1966 1379 1121 968 877 787 679 606 552 510 477 449 425 379 346
37 1-1/4” 3027 2161 1774 1542 1384 1266 1101 988 904 838 786 742 705 632 579
47 1-1/2” 5922 4283 3543 3097 2830 2563 2240 2018 1853 1724 1620 1533 1460 1315 1208
60 2” 13247 9433 7733 6717 6021 5507 4783 4288 3921 3636 3406 3215 3053 2737 2503

Tubing Tubing Length (ft)

EHD Size 200 250 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500
13 3/8” 24 22 20 17 15 14 13 12 11 10 10 10 9 9 8
18 1/2” 66 59 54 47 42 38 36 33 32 30 29 27 26 25 25
23 3/4” 132 119 109 95 85 79 73 68 65 62 59 56 54 52 51
31 1” 298 266 243 209 187 171 158 147 139 132 125 120 115 111 107
37 1-1/4” 503 451 413 359 322 295 274 256 242 230 220 210 202 195 189
47 1-1/2” 1056 951 873 763 688 635 590 555 525 500 478 459 442 427 413
60 2” 2174 1949 1782 1548 1388 1223 1134 1062 1003 952 909 871 837 807 781

Tables include losses for four 90° bends and two end fittings. Tubing runs with a larger number of bends and/or fittings shall be increased by an equivalent
length of tubing to the following equation: L=1.3n where L is additional length of tubing and n is the number of addition fittings and/or bends.

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7.3 CSST Capacity Tables - Propane Gas

Table 7-16
Maximum Capacity of Gastite Flexible Gas Piping in Thousands of BTU per hour of Liquefied Petroleum Gas
with a Gas Pressure of 0.5 psi or less and a Pressure Drop of 3.0”WC
(based on a 1.52 specific gravity LP gas)
Tubing Tubing Length (ft)
EHD Size 5 10 15 20 25 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 125 150
13 3/8” 190 132 106 91 81 74 63 56 51 47 44 41 39 35 31
18 1/2” 439 313 256 223 200 183 159 142 130 121 113 107 101 91 83
23 3/4” 839 603 497 433 390 357 311 280 257 239 224 212 201 181 166
31 1” 2165 1519 1235 1066 951 866 748 667 608 562 525 494 468 418 381
37 1-1/4” 3308 2361 1938 1685 1512 1384 1203 1079 988 916 859 811 770 691 632
47 1-1/2” 6480 4686 3877 3389 3053 2804 2451 2208 2028 1887 1773 1678 1597 1439 1321
60 2” 13960 9940 8149 7078 6345 5802 5040 4518 4132 3831 3588 3387 3217 2884 2637

Tubing Tubing Length (ft)

EHD Size 200 250 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500
13 3/8” 27 24 22 19 17 15 14 13 12 12 11 10 10 10 9
18 1/2” 72 65 59 51 46 42 39 37 34 33 31 30 29 28 27
23 3/4” 145 130 119 104 93 86 80 75 71 67 64 62 59 57 55
31 1” 329 293 267 231 206 187 173 162 152 144 137 132 126 122 117
37 1-1/4” 550 493 451 392 352 322 299 280 265 251 240 230 221 213 206
47 1-1/2” 1155 1041 956 835 753 691 643 604 572 544 521 500 481 465 450
60 2” 2291 2053 1878 1631 1462 1337 1240 1161 1096 1041 994 952 915 883 853

Tables include losses for four 90° bends and two end fittings. Tubing runs with a larger number of bends and/or fittings shall be increased by an equivalent
length of tubing to the following equation: L=1.3n where L is additional length of tubing and n is the number of addition fittings and/or bends.

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7.4 CSST Capacity Tables - Propane Gas - Elevated Pressure

Table 7-17
Maximum Capacity of Gastite Flexible Gas Piping in Thousands of BTU per hour of Liquefied Petroleum Gas
with a Gas Pressure of 2.0 psi and a Pressure Drop of 1.0 psi
(based on a 1.52 specific gravity LP gas)
Tubing Tubing Length (ft)
EHD Size 5 10 15 20 25 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 125 150
13 3/8” 608 426 341 293 262 238 203 181 164 146 140 132 124 111 101
18 1/2” 1292 927 754 655 591 540 469 420 381 344 333 313 298 266 245
23 3/4” 2395 1735 1419 1237 1120 1027 896 806 732 665 643 604 578 515 477
31 1” 6725 4720 3811 3290 2954 2692 2323 2072 1877 1685 1629 1525 1454 1290 1182
37 1-1/4” 9804 6998 5745 4995 4481 4101 3565 3199 2927 2716 2545 2403 2283 2048 1874
47 1-1/2” 18322 13251 10963 9583 8755 7928 6931 6244 5734 5335 5012 4744 4516 4068 3736
60 2” 43262 30806 25256 21936 19665 17984 15620 14003 12806 11875 11123 10499 9971 8939 8175

Tubing Tubing Length (ft)

EHD Size 200 250 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500
13 3/8” 86 77 69 60 54 49 45 42 40 38 36 34 33 31 30
18 1/2” 213 191 173 152 136 126 117 109 103 98 93 89 86 83 80
23 3/4” 415 373 343 299 269 248 231 217 205 195 186 178 172 166 160
31 1” 1019 910 829 716 638 587 542 507 477 452 431 412 395 381 367
37 1-1/4” 1630 1462 1338 1163 1044 955 886 830 784 745 711 682 656 632 612
47 1-1/2” 3266 2942 2702 2362 2128 1963 1827 1716 1624 1546 1479 1420 1368 1321 1279
60 2” 7100 6365 5821 5056 4532 3994 3704 3469 3275 3110 2968 2844 2735 2637 2550

Caution: Capacities shown in the elevated pressure tables may exceed the capacity of the line regulator. Refer to Section 4 for Regulator Capacities and Pressure Drops

Table 7-18
Maximum Capacity of Gastite Flexible Gas Piping in Thousands of BTU per hour of Liquefied Petroleum Gas
with a Gas Pressure of 5.0 psi and a Pressure Drop of 3.5 psi
(based on a 1.52 specific gravity LP gas)
Tubing Tubing Length (ft)
EHD Size 5 10 15 20 25 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 125 150
13 3/8” 1185 826 662 569 509 461 396 352 318 284 275 257 243 216 196
18 1/2” 2391 1713 1395 1212 1092 999 867 777 706 637 618 579 553 492 453
23 3/4” 4359 3153 2582 2251 2037 1866 1629 1463 1332 1206 1169 1099 1051 938 866
31 1” 13652 8945 7222 6234 5600 5102 4404 3929 3556 3194 3090 2890 2756 2444 2241
37 1-1/4” 18033 12872 10568 9188 8243 7543 6558 5883 5384 4995 4681 4420 4199 3767 3448
47 1-1/2” 32910 23801 19691 17213 15727 14241 12449 11216 10299 9583 9003 8521 8111 7308 6711
60 2” 79918 56908 46656 40523 36326 33223 28855 25867 23657 21936 20547 19395 18419 16512 15101

Tubing Tubing Length (ft)

EHD Size 200 250 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500
13 3/8” 169 150 136 117 104 96 88 82 77 73 69 66 64 61 59
18 1/2” 393 352 322 281 251 232 215 202 190 181 173 165 159 153 148
23 3/4” 755 679 622 544 488 451 419 394 372 354 338 324 312 301 292
31 1” 1934 1726 1572 1357 1212 1113 1029 961 905 857 817 781 750 722 697
37 1-1/4” 2997 2689 2461 2140 1919 1757 1630 1527 1442 1370 1308 1254 1206 1163 1125
47 1-1/2” 5866 5285 4853 4242 3822 3527 3282 3083 2918 2778 2657 2551 2457 2373 2298
60 2” 13116 11758 10753 9340 8373 7379 6842 6409 6050 5745 5483 5254 5052 4872 4710
Caution: Capacities shown in the elevated pressure tables may exceed the capacity of the line regulator. Refer to Section 4 for Regulator Capacities and Pressure Drops

Tables include losses for four 90° bends and two end fittings. Tubing runs with a larger number of bends and/or fittings shall be increased by an equivalent length
of tubing to the following equation: L=1.3n where L is additional length of tubing and n is the number of addition fittings and/or bends.

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7.5 Gastite CSST Pressure Drop Tables

Pressure drop per foot in inches of water column (based on a gas of 0.60 specific gravity)

Table 7-19 (Sheet 1 of 2)

CFH 3/8" 1/2" 3/4" 1" 1-1/4" 1-1/2” 2” CFH 3/8" 1/2" 3/4" 1" 1-1/4" 1-1/2” 2”
10 0.005 0.001 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 675 0.998 0.151 0.059 0.013 0.003
20 0.020 0.003 0.001 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 700 1.077 0.162 0.064 0.014 0.003
30 0.044 0.006 0.001 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 725 1.159 0.174 0.068 0.015 0.003
40 0.075 0.012 0.003 0.001 0.000 0.000 0.000 750 1.245 0.186 0.073 0.016 0.004
50 0.114 0.018 0.004 0.001 0.000 0.000 0.000 775 1.333 0.198 0.078 0.017 0.004
60 0.161 0.026 0.006 0.001 0.000 0.000 0.000 800 1.425 0.211 0.084 0.018 0.004
70 0.216 0.036 0.009 0.002 0.001 0.000 0.000 825 1.520 0.224 0.089 0.020 0.004
80 0.278 0.048 0.011 0.002 0.001 0.000 0.000 850 1.618 0.237 0.095 0.021 0.005
90 0.347 0.060 0.015 0.003 0.001 0.000 0.000 875 1.720 0.251 0.100 0.022 0.005
100 0.424 0.075 0.018 0.004 0.001 0.000 0.000 900 1.824 0.265 0.106 0.024 0.005
110 0.508 0.091 0.022 0.004 0.001 0.000 0.000 925 1.932 0.280 0.113 0.025 0.006
120 0.599 0.109 0.027 0.005 0.002 0.000 0.000 950 2.043 0.295 0.119 0.027 0.006
130 0.696 0.128 0.032 0.006 0.002 0.000 0.000 975 2.158 0.310 0.126 0.028 0.006
140 0.801 0.149 0.037 0.007 0.002 0.000 0.000 1000 2.275 0.326 0.132 0.030 0.007
150 0.913 0.171 0.043 0.008 0.003 0.001 0.000 1050 2.520 0.359 0.146 0.033 0.007
160 1.031 0.195 0.049 0.009 0.003 0.001 0.000 1100 2.779 0.393 0.161 0.036 0.008
170 1.156 0.221 0.055 0.010 0.003 0.001 0.000 1150 3.050 0.429 0.176 0.040 0.009
180 1.288 0.249 0.062 0.011 0.004 0.001 0.000 1200 3.335 0.466 0.192 0.044 0.009
190 1.427 0.278 0.070 0.013 0.004 0.001 0.000 1250 3.633 0.505 0.209 0.048 0.010
200 1.572 0.308 0.078 0.014 0.005 0.001 0.000 1300 0.545 0.227 0.052 0.011
225 1.964 0.392 0.100 0.018 0.006 0.001 0.000 1350 0.587 0.245 0.056 0.012
250 2.397 0.486 0.124 0.022 0.008 0.002 0.000 1400 0.630 0.264 0.061 0.013
275 2.870 0.590 0.152 0.026 0.009 0.002 0.000 1450 0.675 0.284 0.066 0.014
300 3.383 0.705 0.182 0.031 0.011 0.002 0.001 1500 0.721 0.304 0.071 0.015
325 0.830 0.215 0.036 0.013 0.003 0.001 1550 0.769 0.326 0.076 0.016
350 0.965 0.252 0.042 0.015 0.003 0.001 1600 0.818 0.347 0.081 0.017
375 1.111 0.291 0.048 0.018 0.004 0.001 1650 0.869 0.370 0.086 0.018
Ta
400 1.268 0.333 0.054 0.020 0.004 0.001 1700 0.921 0.394 0.092 0.019
425 1.435 0.378 0.061 0.023 0.005 0.001 1750 0.975 0.418 0.098 0.020
450 1.612 0.426 0.068 0.026 0.005 0.001 1800 1.030 0.443 0.104 0.022
475 1.800 0.477 0.076 0.029 0.006 0.001 1850 1.087 0.468 0.110 0.023
500 1.999 0.532 0.084 0.032 0.007 0.002 1900 1.145 0.495 0.117 0.024
525 2.208 0.589 0.092 0.035 0.007 0.002 1950 1.205 0.522 0.124 0.025
550 2.427 0.649 0.101 0.039 0.008 0.002 2000 1.266 0.550 0.130 0.027
575 2.658 0.713 0.110 0.042 0.009 0.002 2100 1.393 0.608 0.145 0.030
600 2.899 0.779 0.120 0.046 0.010 0.002 2200 1.525 0.669 0.160 0.033
625 3.151 0.849 0.130 0.050 0.011 0.002 2300 1.664 0.733 0.176 0.036
650 3.413 0.922 0.140 0.055 0.012 0.003 2400 1.808 0.800 0.193 0.039

Tables include losses for four 90° bends and two end fittings. Tubing runs with a larger number of bends and/or fittings shall be increased by an equivalent length
of tubing to the following equation: L=1.3n where L is additional length of tubing and n is the number of addition fittings and/or bends.

Conversion factor for use with propane: Divide BTUs of LPG by 1535 to obtain equivalent CFH of Natural Gas.

CFH(NG)=BTU(LPG)/1535

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7.5 Gastite CSST Pressure Drop Tables

Pressure drop per foot in inches of water column (based on a gas of 0.60 specific gravity)

Table 7-19 (Sheet 2 of 2)

CFH 3/8" 1/2" 3/4" 1" 1-1/4" 1-1/2” 2” CFH 3/8" 1/2" 3/4" 1" 1-1/4" 1-1/2” 2”
2500 1.959 0.870 0.210 0.042 6300 1.519 0.279
2600 2.115 0.943 0.229 0.046 6400 1.571 0.288
2700 2.277 1.019 0.248 0.049 6500 1.624 0.297
2800 2.445 1.098 0.268 0.053 6600 1.678 0.307
2900 2.619 1.180 0.289 0.057 6700 1.732 0.316
3000 2.798 1.265 0.311 0.061 6800 1.788 0.326
3100 2.984 1.353 0.333 0.066 6900 1.845 0.336
3200 3.175 1.445 0.357 0.070 7000 1.903 0.346
3300 3.372 1.539 0.381 0.075 7100 1.961 0.356
3400 1.636 0.406 0.079 7200 2.021 0.366
3500 1.737 0.432 0.084 7300 2.081 0.377
3600 1.840 0.459 0.089 7400 2.143 0.388
3700 1.947 0.486 0.094 7500 2.205 0.398
3800 2.057 0.515 0.099 7600 2.269 0.409
3900 2.170 0.544 0.105 7700 2.333 0.420
4000 2.286 0.575 0.110 7800 2.398 0.431
4100 2.405 0.606 0.116 7900 2.464 0.443
4200 2.527 0.638 0.122 8000 2.532 0.454
4300 2.652 0.671 0.128 8100 0.466
4400 2.780 0.705 0.134 8200 0.478
4500 2.912 0.739 0.140 8300 0.490
4600 3.046 0.775 0.147 8400 0.502
4700 3.184 0.812 0.153 8500 0.514
4800 3.325 0.849 0.160 8600 0.527
4900 3.469 0.887 0.167 8700 0.539
5000 3.616 0.926 0.174 8800 0.552
5100 0.966 0.181 8900 0.565
5200 1.007 0.189 9000 0.578
5300 1.049 0.196 9100 0.591
5400 1.092 0.204 9200 0.604
5500 1.136 0.211 9300 0.618
5600 1.180 0.219 9400 0.632
5700 1.226 0.227 9500 0.645
5800 1.273 0.236 9600 0.659
5900 1.320 0.244 9700 0.673
6000 1.368 0.253 9800 0.688
6100 1.417 0.261 9900 0.702
6200 1.468 0.270 10000 0.717

Tables include losses for four 90° bends and two end fittings. Tubing runs with a larger number of bends and/or fittings shall be increased by an equivalent length
of tubing to the following equation: L=1.3n where L is additional length of tubing and n is the number of addition fittings and/or bends.

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7.6 Iron Pipe Capacity Tables

Table 7-20
Maximum Capacity of Steel IPS Pipe in Cubic Feet Per Hour
with a Gas Pressure of 0.5 psi or less and a Pressure Drop of 0.5 in. WC
(based on a 0.60 specific gravity gas)
Nominal Iron Internal Tubing Length (ft)
Pipe Size (in.) Diameter (in.) 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 125 150 175 200
1/4” 0.364 43 29 24 20 18 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
3/8” 0.493 95 65 52 45 40 36 33 31 29 27 24 22 20 19
1/2” 0.622 175 120 97 82 73 66 61 57 53 50 44 40 37 35
3/4” 0.824 360 250 200 170 151 138 125 118 110 103 93 84 77 72
1” 1.049 680 465 375 320 285 260 240 220 205 195 175 160 145 135
1-1/4” 1.380 1400 950 770 660 580 530 490 460 430 400 360 325 300 280
1-1/2” 1.610 2100 1460 1180 990 900 810 750 690 650 620 550 500 460 430
2” 2.067 3950 2750 2200 1900 1680 1520 1400 1300 1220 1150 1020 950 850 800
2-1/2” 2.469 6300 4350 3520 3000 2650 2400 2250 2050 1950 1850 1650 1500 1370 1280
3” 3.068 11000 7700 6250 5300 4750 4300 3900 3700 3450 3250 2950 2650 2450 2280
4” 4.026 23000 15800 12800 10900 9700 8800 8100 7500 7200 6700 6000 5500 5000 4600

*Table reproduced from National Fuel Gas Code NFPA-54

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7.7 Iron Pipe Pressure Drop Tables

Table 7-21 (Sheet 1 of 4)

Pressure Drop Per Foot for – Inches of Water Column for Iron Pipe
(Based on a gas of 0.60 specific gravity)

(cfh) 1/2" pipe 3/4" pipe 1" pipe 1-1/4" pipe 1-1/2" pipe 2" pipe 2-1/2" pipe
10 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
20 0.001 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
30 0.002 0.001 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
40 0.003 0.001 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
50 0.005 0.001 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
60 0.007 0.002 0.001 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
70 0.010 0.002 0.001 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
80 0.012 0.003 0.001 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
90 0.015 0.004 0.001 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
100 0.019 0.005 0.001 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
110 0.022 0.006 0.002 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
120 0.026 0.007 0.002 0.001 0.000 0.000 0.000
130 0.030 0.008 0.002 0.001 0.000 0.000 0.000
140 0.035 0.009 0.003 0.001 0.000 0.000 0.000
150 0.039 0.010 0.003 0.001 0.000 0.000 0.000
160 0.044 0.011 0.004 0.001 0.000 0.000 0.000
170 0.050 0.013 0.004 0.001 0.000 0.000 0.000
180 0.055 0.014 0.004 0.001 0.001 0.000 0.000
190 0.061 0.016 0.005 0.001 0.001 0.000 0.000
200 0.067 0.017 0.005 0.001 0.001 0.000 0.000
225 0.083 0.021 0.007 0.002 0.001 0.000 0.000
250 0.101 0.026 0.008 0.002 0.001 0.000 0.000
275 0.121 0.031 0.010 0.003 0.001 0.000 0.000
300 0.142 0.036 0.011 0.003 0.001 0.000 0.000
325 0.164 0.042 0.013 0.003 0.002 0.000 0.000
350 0.189 0.048 0.015 0.004 0.002 0.001 0.000
375 0.214 0.055 0.017 0.004 0.002 0.001 0.000
400 0.241 0.062 0.019 0.005 0.002 0.001 0.000
425 0.270 0.069 0.021 0.006 0.003 0.001 0.000
450 0.300 0.077 0.024 0.006 0.003 0.001 0.000
475 0.332 0.085 0.026 0.007 0.003 0.001 0.000
500 0.365 0.093 0.029 0.008 0.004 0.001 0.000
525 0.399 0.102 0.032 0.008 0.004 0.001 0.000
550 0.435 0.111 0.034 0.009 0.004 0.001 0.001
575 0.472 0.121 0.037 0.010 0.005 0.001 0.001
600 0.511 0.131 0.041 0.011 0.005 0.002 0.001
625 0.551 0.141 0.044 0.012 0.005 0.002 0.001
650 0.592 0.151 0.047 0.012 0.006 0.002 0.001
675 0.635 0.162 0.050 0.013 0.006 0.002 0.001
700 0.679 0.174 0.054 0.014 0.007 0.002 0.001
725 0.724 0.185 0.057 0.015 0.007 0.002 0.001
750 0.771 0.197 0.061 0.016 0.008 0.002 0.001
775 0.820 0.210 0.065 0.017 0.008 0.002 0.001
800 0.869 0.222 0.069 0.018 0.009 0.003 0.001

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Table 7-21 (Sheet 2 of 4)

Pressure Drop Per Foot – Inches of Water Column for Iron Pipe
(Based on a gas of 0.60 specific gravity)

(cfh) 1/2" pipe 3/4" pipe 1" pipe 1-1/4" pipe 1-1/2" pipe 2" pipe 2-1/2" pipe
825 0.920 0.235 0.073 0.019 0.009 0.003 0.001
850 0.972 0.249 0.077 0.020 0.010 0.003 0.001
875 1.026 0.262 0.081 0.022 0.010 0.003 0.001
900 1.080 0.276 0.086 0.023 0.011 0.003 0.001
925 1.137 0.291 0.090 0.024 0.011 0.003 0.001
950 1.194 0.305 0.095 0.025 0.012 0.004 0.001
975 1.253 0.320 0.099 0.026 0.012 0.004 0.002
1000 1.313 0.336 0.104 0.028 0.013 0.004 0.002
1050 1.437 0.367 0.114 0.030 0.014 0.004 0.002
1100 1.566 0.400 0.124 0.033 0.016 0.005 0.002
1150 1.700 0.435 0.135 0.036 0.017 0.005 0.002
1200 1.839 0.470 0.146 0.039 0.018 0.005 0.002
1250 1.983 0.507 0.157 0.042 0.020 0.006 0.002
1300 2.132 0.545 0.169 0.045 0.021 0.006 0.003
1350 2.286 0.585 0.181 0.048 0.023 0.007 0.003
1400 2.445 0.625 0.194 0.051 0.024 0.007 0.003
1450 2.609 0.667 0.207 0.055 0.026 0.008 0.003
1500 2.778 0.710 0.220 0.058 0.028 0.008 0.003
1550 2.951 0.755 0.234 0.062 0.029 0.009 0.004
1600 3.130 0.800 0.248 0.066 0.031 0.009 0.004
1650 3.313 0.847 0.263 0.070 0.033 0.010 0.004
1700 3.501 0.895 0.278 0.073 0.035 0.010 0.004
1750 3.693 0.945 0.293 0.078 0.037 0.011 0.005
1800 3.891 0.995 0.309 0.082 0.039 0.012 0.005
1850 4.093 1.047 0.325 0.086 0.041 0.012 0.005
1900 4.300 1.100 0.341 0.090 0.043 0.013 0.005
1950 4.511 1.154 0.358 0.095 0.045 0.013 0.006
2000 4.727 1.209 0.375 0.099 0.047 0.014 0.006
2050 4.948 1.266 0.393 0.104 0.049 0.015 0.006
2100 5.173 1.323 0.410 0.109 0.051 0.015 0.006
2150 5.403 1.382 0.429 0.113 0.054 0.016 0.007
2200 5.638 1.442 0.447 0.118 0.056 0.017 0.007
2250 5.877 1.503 0.466 0.123 0.058 0.017 0.007
2300 6.121 1.565 0.486 0.128 0.061 0.018 0.008
2350 6.369 1.629 0.505 0.134 0.063 0.019 0.008
2400 6.622 1.694 0.525 0.139 0.066 0.020 0.008
2450 6.879 1.759 0.546 0.144 0.068 0.020 0.009
2500 7.141 1.826 0.567 0.150 0.071 0.021 0.009
2550 7.407 1.894 0.588 0.155 0.074 0.022 0.009
2600 7.677 1.964 0.609 0.161 0.076 0.023 0.010
2650 7.953 2.034 0.631 0.167 0.079 0.024 0.010
2700 8.232 2.105 0.653 0.173 0.082 0.024 0.010
2750 8.516 2.178 0.676 0.179 0.085 0.025 0.011
2800 8.805 2.252 0.699 0.185 0.088 0.026 0.011

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Table 7-21 (Sheet 3 of 4)

Pressure Drop Per Foot – Inches of Water Column for Iron Pipe
(Based on a gas of 0.60 specific gravity)

(cfh) 1/2" pipe 3/4" pipe 1" pipe 1-1/4" pipe 1-1/2" pipe 2" pipe 2-1/2" pipe
2850 9.097 2.327 0.722 0.191 0.090 0.027 0.011
2900 9.395 2.403 0.745 0.197 0.093 0.028 0.012
2950 9.696 2.480 0.769 0.204 0.096 0.029 0.012
3000 10.002 2.558 0.794 0.210 0.099 0.030 0.013
3050 10.312 2.638 0.818 0.216 0.103 0.031 0.013
3100 10.627 2.718 0.843 0.223 0.106 0.031 0.013
3150 10.946 2.800 0.868 0.230 0.109 0.032 0.014
3200 11.269 2.882 0.894 0.237 0.112 0.033 0.014
3250 11.597 2.966 0.920 0.243 0.115 0.034 0.015
3300 11.929 3.051 0.946 0.250 0.119 0.035 0.015
3350 12.265 3.137 0.973 0.257 0.122 0.036 0.015
3400 12.606 3.224 1.000 0.265 0.125 0.037 0.016
3450 12.951 3.312 1.028 0.272 0.129 0.038 0.016
3500 13.300 3.402 1.055 0.279 0.132 0.039 0.017
3550 13.653 3.492 1.083 0.287 0.136 0.040 0.017
3600 3.583 1.112 0.294 0.139 0.041 0.018
3650 3.676 1.140 0.302 0.143 0.043 0.018
3700 3.770 1.169 0.309 0.147 0.044 0.018
3750 3.864 1.199 0.317 0.150 0.045 0.019
3800 3.960 1.228 0.325 0.154 0.046 0.019
3850 4.057 1.258 0.333 0.158 0.047 0.020
3900 4.155 1.289 0.341 0.161 0.048 0.020
3950 4.254 1.320 0.349 0.165 0.049 0.021
4000 4.354 1.351 0.357 0.169 0.050 0.021
4050 4.455 1.382 0.366 0.173 0.052 0.022
4100 4.557 1.414 0.374 0.177 0.053 0.022
4150 4.660 1.446 0.382 0.181 0.054 0.023
4200 4.765 1.478 0.391 0.185 0.055 0.023
4250 4.870 1.511 0.400 0.189 0.056 0.024
4300 4.976 1.544 0.408 0.193 0.058 0.024
4350 5.084 1.577 0.417 0.198 0.059 0.025
4400 5.193 1.611 0.426 0.202 0.060 0.025
4450 5.302 1.645 0.435 0.206 0.061 0.026
4500 5.413 1.679 0.444 0.210 0.063 0.026
4550 5.524 1.714 0.453 0.215 0.064 0.027
4600 5.637 1.749 0.463 0.219 0.065 0.028
4650 5.751 1.784 0.472 0.224 0.067 0.028
4700 5.866 1.820 0.481 0.228 0.068 0.029
4750 5.982 1.856 0.491 0.233 0.069 0.029
4800 6.099 1.892 0.501 0.237 0.071 0.030
4850 6.216 1.928 0.510 0.242 0.072 0.030
4900 6.335 1.965 0.520 0.246 0.073 0.031

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Table 7-21 (Sheet 4 of 4)

Pressure Drop Per Foot – Inches of Water Column for Iron Pipe
(Based on a gas of 0.60 specific gravity)

(cfh) 1/2" pipe 3/4" pipe 1" pipe 1-1/4" pipe 1-1/2" pipe 2" pipe 2-1/2" pipe
4950 6.455 2.003 0.530 0.251 0.075 0.032
5000 6.577 2.040 0.540 0.256 0.076 0.032
5100 6.822 2.116 0.560 0.265 0.079 0.033
5200 7.071 2.194 0.580 0.275 0.082 0.035
5300 7.324 2.272 0.601 0.285 0.085 0.036
5400 7.582 2.352 0.622 0.295 0.088 0.037
5500 7.843 2.433 0.644 0.305 0.091 0.038
5600 8.109 2.516 0.666 0.315 0.094 0.040
5700 8.379 2.599 0.688 0.326 0.097 0.041
5800 8.652 2.684 0.710 0.336 0.100 0.042
5900 8.930 2.770 0.733 0.347 0.103 0.044
6000 9.212 2.858 0.756 0.358 0.107 0.045
6100 9.498 2.946 0.780 0.369 0.110 0.046
6200 9.788 3.036 0.803 0.380 0.113 0.048
6300 10.081 3.127 0.827 0.392 0.117 0.049
6400 10.379 3.220 0.852 0.403 0.120 0.051
6500 10.681 3.313 0.877 0.415 0.124 0.052
6600 10.987 3.408 0.902 0.427 0.127 0.054
6700 11.296 3.504 0.927 0.439 0.131 0.055
6800 11.610 3.602 0.953 0.451 0.134 0.057
6900 11.927 3.700 0.979 0.464 0.138 0.058
7000 12.249 3.800 1.005 0.476 0.142 0.060
7100 12.574 3.901 1.032 0.489 0.146 0.061
7200 12.904 4.003 1.059 0.502 0.149 0.063
7300 13.237 4.106 1.086 0.515 0.153 0.065
7400 13.574 4.211 1.114 0.528 0.157 0.066
7500 4.317 1.142 0.541 0.161 0.068
7750 4.586 1.213 0.575 0.171 0.072
8000 4.864 1.287 0.609 0.181 0.077
8250 5.148 1.362 0.645 0.192 0.081
8500 5.440 1.439 0.682 0.203 0.086
8750 5.740 1.519 0.719 0.214 0.090
9000 6.046 1.600 0.758 0.226 0.095
9250 6.361 1.683 0.797 0.237 0.100
9500 6.682 1.768 0.837 0.249 0.105
9750 7.011 1.855 0.878 0.262 0.111
10000 7.346 1.944 0.921 0.274 0.116
11000 8.762 2.318 1.098 0.327 0.138
12000 10.291 2.723 1.289 0.384 0.162
13000 11.931 3.157 1.495 0.445 0.188
14000 13.683 3.620 1.715 0.511 0.216
15000 4.113 1.948 0.580 0.245

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7.8 Reference Data

Table 7-22
Pressure Conversion Factors Fuel Gas Information
1/4 psi = 6.921 in. w.c. = (approx. 7” w.c.) Natural Gas Propane
1/2 psi = 13.842 in. w.c. = (approx. 14” w.c.) BTU per Cubic Foot = 1000 2516
1 psi = 27.684 in. w.c. = (approx. 28” w.c.) Specific Gravity = 0.60 1.52
2 psi = 55.368 in. w.c. = (approx. 56” w.c.) Note: To determine the CFH for Natural Gas, divide the BTU load by 1000. To determine the
CFH for Propane, divide the BTU load by 2516
5 psi = 138.42 in. w.c. = (approx. 140” w.c.)

Table 7-23
Specific Gravity Factor for Natural Gas
Gas piping systems that are to be supplied with gas of a specific gravity other than 0.60 shall apply a specific gravity factor. The conversion
is accomplished by multiplying the capacities given in the Tables, Charts and Graphs by the appropriate multiplier from the table below. In
case the exact specific gravity does not appear in the table, choose the next higher value shown. Check with the local gas utility or supplier
for the correct specific gravity.

Options:
1. Using Table A-5 the flow capacity of 1/2” CSST at 50 ft, for natural gas with a specific gravity of 0.60 is 266 CFH. At a specific
gravity of 0.65 the resultant value in the table will be 255 CFH (266 x 0.96).
or
2. A furnace rated at 80,000 BTUH natural gas with a specific gravity of 0.60 will be rated at 83,333 BTUH natural gas with a spe-
cific gravity of 0.65 (80,000/0.96).

Specific Gravity Multiplier Specific Gravity Multiplier

0.35 1.31 1.00 0.78
0.40 1.23 1.10 0.74
0.45 1.16 1.20 0.71
0.50 1.10 1.30 0.68
0.55 1.04 1.40 0.66
0.60 1.00 1.50 0.63
0.65 0.96 1.60 0.61
0.70 0.93 1.70 0.59
0.75 0.90 1.80 0.58
0.80 0.87 1.90 0.56
0.85 0.84 2.00 0.55
0.90 0.82 2.10 0.54

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Section 8.0 Definitions

APPLIANCE (EQUIPMENT) - Any device which utilizes gas as a fuel or raw material to produce light, heat, power, refrigeration
or air conditioning.

APPROVED - Acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction.

AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION - The organization, office or individual responsible for “approving” equipment, an instal-
lation or procedure.

CAPACITY, FLOW - As used in this standard, the amount of a specified gas that will flow through a specific length and config-
uration of tubing, a manifold, fitting or other component at a specified pressure drop in a fixed period of time.

CONCEALED GAS PIPING - Gas piping, which, when in place in a finished building, would require removal of permanent con-
struction to gain access to the piping.

CONNECTOR, GAS APPLIANCE - A factory-fabricated assembly of gas conduit and related fittings designed to convey
gaseous fuel, and used for making connections between a gas supply piping outlet and the gas to an appliance. It is equipped
at each end for attachment to standard taper pipe threads.

EFFECTIVE GROUND-FAULT CURRENT PATH - An intentionally constructed, permanent, low impedance electrically conduc-
tive path designed and intended to carry under ground fault conditions from the point of a ground fault on a wiring system to
the electrical supply source.

EQUIVALENT HYDRAULIC DIAMETER (EHD) - A theoretical size which reflects the hydraulic performance of the tubing. It is
not true physical measurement.

EXPOSED GAS PIPING - Gas piping which will be in view in the finished structure.

FUEL GAS - A commonly distributed gas used for fuel such as natural gas, manufactured gas, undiluted liquefied petroleum gas
(vapor phase only), liquefied petroleum gas-air mixtures of these gases (includes propane and butane).

GAS UTILIZATION EQUIPMENT - Any device that utilizes gas as a fuel or raw material or both.

INCHES OF WATER COLUMN (“WC) - Method of pressure measured in inches of water column by a manometer or pressure
gauge. Commonly used in the gas industry when the pressure is less than (1) PSI.

LEAK TEST SOLUTION - A solution of commercial leak-testing fluids may be used. The use of soap buds or household deter-
gents and water is not considered a satisfactory leak-test fluid for a bubble test, because of a lack of sensitivity due to mask-
ing by foam. The fluid should be capable of being applied free of bubbles so that a bubble appears only at a leak. The fluid
selected should not bubble except in response to a leak.

LISTED - Equipment or materials including a list published by an organization acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction and
concerned with product evaluation that maintains periodic inspection of production of listed equipment or materials and whose
listing states either that the equipment or materials meets appropriate standards or has been tested and found suitable for use
in a specified manner.

LOCKUP PRESSURE, REGULATOR - The system pressure, immediately downstream of the regulator, at which the regulator
valve will completely close (leak tight) under no-flow conditions to prevent the downstream pressure from exceeding a prede-
termined level.

MAXIMUM ACTUAL OPERATING PRESSURE - The maximum pressure existing in a piping system during a normal annual oper-
ating cycle.

OVER-PRESSURE PROTECTION DEVICE (OPD) - System component that is intended to protect all downstream components
from high pressures in the event of a system failure. OPDs are required in gas systems using more than 2psi line pressure.

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PIPING SYSTEM - As used in this standard, an assembly of corrugated stainless steel tubing and tubing connection fittings,
intended for field assembly and installation in residential or commercial buildings to distribute fuel gas to gas utilization equip-
ment within the building. The piping system may also include a gas pressure regulator(s), a shutoff valve(s), tube shielding
devices, distribution manifold(s), and other approved devices or components.

PLENUM - A plenum is an enclosed portion of the building structure that is designed to allow air movement, and thereby serve
as part of an air distribution system.

PRESSURE DROP - The loss in static pressure of flowing fuel gas due to friction or other flow resistance in tubing, fittings,
valves, regulators, or other devices in the piping system.

QUALIFIED INSTALLER - Any individual, firm, corporation or company which either in person or through a representative is
engaged in and is responsible for the installation or replacement of building gas piping systems, who is experienced in such
work, familiar with all precautions required, and has complied with all the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.

QUICK-DISCONNECT DEVICE - A hand-operated device which provides a means for connecting and disconnecting an appli-
ance or an appliance connector to a gas supply, and which is equipped with an automatic means to shut off the gas supply when
the device is disconnected.

REGULATOR, PRESSURE - A device placed in a gas line for reducing, controlling and maintaining the pressure in that portion
of the piping system downstream of the device.

SHIELDING DEVICE - A component of the piping system used to protect the installed corrugated tubing from accidental punc-
ture by nails, screws or similar hardware at concealed tubing support points.

STRIKER PLATE - A special type of shielding device used when concealed tubing is run through wall studs, floor and ceiling
joists or other structural members where tubing movement is restricted.

VALVE, SHUTOFF - A device used in piping to control the gas supply to any section of the piping system or to an appliance.

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Fig. 9-1

Table 9-1 Gastite Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing – Dimensional Values

Gastite Part Number S93-6A S93-8A S93-11B S93-16A S93-20A S93-24A S93-32A
Size (3/8”) (1/2”) (3/4”) (1”) (1-1/4”) (1-1/2”) (2”)
Equivalent Hydraulic Diameter (EHD) 13 18 23 31 37 47 60
Nominal Diameter .375 .500 .750 1.00 1.25 1.50 2.00
Inside Nominal Diameter .390 .570 .750 1.04 1.25 1.50 2.00
Outside Nominal Diameter (w/o jacket) .510 .710 .930 1.25 1.50 1.74 2.32
Outside Nominal Diameter (w/jacket) .560 .760 .980 1.30 1.55 1.79 2.40
Convolution Height .045 .060 .077 .106 .112 .123 .160
Pitch (Convolutions per foot) 75 65 50 48 45 45 42
Length Of Reels 125-500 125-500 125-500 150-500 150-500 150-300 150-300
Weight of Tubing (lbs./ft.) .069 .094 .123 .193 .254 .360 .572
Wall Thickness .010 .010 .010 .010 .011 .012 .012

Table 9-2 Gastite “XR” Series Straight Fitting – Dimensional Values

Gastite Part Number XRFTG-6 XRFTG-8 XRFTG-11 XRFTG-16 XRFTG-20 XRFTG-24 XRFTG-32
Size (3/8”) (1/2”) (3/4”) (1”) (1-1/4”) (1-1/2”) (2”)
Pipe Thread 1/2” 1/2” 3/4” 1” 1-1/4” 1-1/2” 2”
Hex Size – Adapter/Nut .875 / 1.00 1.125 / 1.250 1.375 / 1.500 1.625 / 1.750 2.000 / 2.125 2.500 / 2.750 3.062/3.375
Weight (Lbs.) .270 .360 .520 .640 1.200 2.600 4.0
Overall Length 1.925 2.000 2.125 2.375 2.750 2.750 3.500

Table 9-3 Gastite “XR” Series Termination Fitting – Dimensional Values

Gastite Part Number XRTRM-6 XRTRM-8 XRTRM-11 XRTRM-16 XRTRM-20 XRTRM-24 XRTRM-32
Size (3/8”) (1/2”) (3/4”) (1”) (1-1/4”) (1-1/2”) N/A
Pipe Thread 1/2” 1/2” 3/4” 1” 1-1/4” 1-1/2” N/A
Flange Thread 1/2” 3/4” 1” 1-1/4” 1-1/2” 2” N/A
Flange Outside Diameter 3-1/2” 3-1/2” 4” 4” 4” 5-5/8” N/A
Mounting Hole Pattern Diameter 2-1/2” 2-1/2” 3” 3” 3” 4-1/4” N/A
Weight (Lbs.) 1.03 1.14 1.68 1.87 1.90 2.28 N/A

Fig. 9-3 Fig. 9-4

Fig. 9-2

Table 9-4 Component Description

1. Corrugated tubing – 304 Stainless Steel ASTM A240
2. Jacketing – Flame Retarding Polyethylene ASTM E84; 13/47
3. Adapter – CA360 Brass
4. Split Bushing – CA360 Brass
5. Nut – CA360 Brass
6. Termination Nut – CA360 Brass
7. Flange – Malleable Iron (common railing flange), Zinc Plated, Cast Bronze

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All System Components are CSA Approved

System Performance
Pressure Rating
Tubing: Maximum Approved Operating Pressure 5 psi
Recommended Test Pressure 50 psi
Tubing Minimum Burst Pressure 1500 psi

Maximum Test Pressure 3/8” - 1”: 250 psi

1-1/4”: 150 psi
1-1/2”: 140 psi
2”: 50 psi
Temperature Limits

Tubing: Melting Point 2400F

Minimum Operating Temp (w/o regulator): -40F (-100F)
Maximum Operating Temp (w/o regulator): 205F (400F)
Jacket: Melting Point: 350F
Minimum Operating Temp: -100F
Maximum Operating Temp: 200F

System Materials
Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing
Tubing: ASTM A240 Type 304, 321 Stainless Steel
Jacket: Polyethylene with Flame Retardant, ASTM E84 Compliant; 13/47
Fitting Material
Mechanical Joint Fitting: Adapter: CA360 Brass
Nut: CA360 Brass
Split Bushings: CA360 Brass
Termination Fitting: Adapter: CA360 Brass
Nut: CA360 Brass
Split Bushing: CA360 Brass
90 Degree: CA360 Brass
Flange: Malleable Iron (Common Railing Flange), Galvanized, Cast Bronze

Protection Devices

Striker Plates: 16 Gage AISI 1050 Carbon Steel Hardened to Rc 45 with Black Oil and Phosphate Coating
Floppy Conduit: Strip Wound Interlocking Steel (Heavy Wall)

Accessories

Valves: Meet requirements of ANSI/ASME B16.33 (125 psi) or AGA 3-88 (5 psi)
Regulators: Gas line pressure regulator std. ANSI/CGA Z21.80, CGA-6.22 with vent limiting device
Manifolds Cast: ASTM A47 32510 Malleable Iron
Welded: Welded IPS Schedule 40

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A M
Access Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Mixings Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16, 17, 30, 34
Alternate Materials and Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Modifications to Existing Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
ANSI/LC 1b . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,2, 3 Mounting Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7, 8
Appliance Connection . . . . . . . . . . .51, 52, 54, 55, 56 Moveable Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Multiple Manifolds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16, 28
B
Barbecue Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 N
Bend Radius . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 54) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1, 67
Buried . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55, 63 Natural Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3, 13, 15, 58, 69, 73, 86

C O
Cabinets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Outdoor Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47, 60
Canadian Standard Association (CSA) . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Outdoor Venting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Clearance Holes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Combination Steel/CSST System . . . . . .16, 17, 30, 34 P
Combining Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Pad Mounted Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Concealed Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Parallel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15, 24, 30
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46, 50, 51 Pressure Conversion Factors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Corrosion Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Pressure Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67, 68
CSST Installation Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64, 65 Propane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3, 15, 13, 58, 75, 78, 86
Cut-off Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10. 57 Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3, 9, 41, 48, 49, 56

D Q
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 Quick Disconnects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10, 52
Dual Pressure System . . . . . . . . . . . . .15, 16, 26, 28,
R
E Reference Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18, 86
Elevated Pressure System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Regulator . . . . . . . . . .11, 15, 16, 26, 28, 57 - 62, 67, 68
Embedded CSST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55, 63 Repair of Damaged CSST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Roof Mounted Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53, 54
F Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Fire Rated Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Fire Stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 S
Fireplace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Self Supported Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Fitting Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Series System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15, 20, 32
Fixed Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Shut-off Valves . . . . . . . . . . . .10, 51, 52, 54, 57, 60, 67
Flange Mount Fitting . . . . . . . . . .6, 43, 49, 50, 51, 90 Sizing Procedures and Exercises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Fuel Gas Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13, 86 Sizing Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 - 82
Specific Gravity Factor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
G Specification Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Gas Fireplace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Standards, Listings and Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Gas Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Steel Floppy Conduit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 9, 49
Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Strike Plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 9, 48
Summation Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13, 17, 32, 34
H Support Spacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41, 52
Hybrid (combining materials) . . . . . . . . .16, 17, 30, 34 System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 - 11
Hybrid System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16, 17, 30, 34 System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
System Pressure Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67, 68
I
Infrared Heaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 T
Inspection and Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Technical Data Spec Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90, 91
Installation Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Termination Mount Assembly . . . . . .6, 43, 49, 50, 51, 90

L U
Leak Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 UL‚ Approved Method for Fire-Stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Longest Run Method . . .17, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30 Unsupported Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

M V
Manifold Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Vent Limiting Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58, 60
Manifold Installations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Vent Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Meter Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

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www.gastite.com • 800-662-0208
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Gastite Division / Titeflex Corp. 603 Hendee Street

www.gastite.com • 800-662-0208
93 Springfield, MA 01139-0054
Section 3.0 System Configuration

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www.gastite.com • 800-662-0208
94 Springfield, MA 01139-0054
 WARRANTY
TITEFLEX® CORPORATION
GASTITE® FLEXIBLE GAS PIPING SYSTEM

Titeflex warrants its products to be free from any defect of workmanship and material. Should any such defects be dis-
covered, the questionable product must be returned to Titeflex. If, upon inspection, the part proves to be defective, Titeflex
will furnish a replacement, or, at its option, repair the part.

This warranty shall not apply to any part or parts of the Gastite Flexible Gas Piping System product if it has been installed,
altered, repaired or misused, through negligence or otherwise, in a way that in the option of Titeflex affects the reliability
of, or detracts from, the performance of the product. Nor does this warranty cover replacements or repairs necessitated
by loss or damage resulting from any cause beyond the control of Titeflex, including but not limited to, acts of God, acts
of government, floods and fires.

The obligation of Titeflex under this warranty is limited, at Titeflex’s discretion, to 1) making a replacement part available,
2) the repair of the defective part, or 3) refund of purchase price. This does not include the furnishing of any labor involved
or connected therewith, such as that required to diagnose trouble or to remove or install any such product, nor does it
include responsibility for any transportation expenses or any damages or losses incurred in transportation in connection
therewith.

THE FOREGOING IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY,

INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, AND TITEFLEX
NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY PERSON TO ASSUME FOR TITEFLEX ANY OTHER OBLIG-
ATION OR LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF ITS PRODUCTS.

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

1. Installation must be performed strictly in accordance with local plumbing and/or building codes,
and in accordance with Gastite Design and Installation Guide.

2. Installation must be performed by an installer who has successfully completed a training

program recognized by Titeflex and has been issued a Certification Card.

3. Pressure testing must be performed during rough construction with piping system exposed.

4. Titeflex assumes no responsibility for product or labor for any system, which has been
improperly installed.

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www.gastite.com • 800-662-0208
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