Bosch Appliances 2400E NG Water Heater User Manual


 
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2.11 Gas line sizing
B It is strongly recommended that the Natural Gas pipe
be Black Iron pipe the entire distance from the
outside meter to the inlet of the gas connection. ¾”
Black Iron pipe up to 20 feet (6.1m) and 1” Black Iron
pipe up to 70 feet (21.34m) distances. Flex line is
NOT recommended, but if used, then oversize the
diameter of the flex pipe, keep the length to a
minimum and try to keep the flex line as straight as
possible.
B It is strongly recommended that the LP Gas pipe be
semi-rigid copper or Black Iron pipe from the outside
regulator to the inlet of the gas connection. For semi-
rigid copper piping: 5/8” up to 10 feet (3.05m) and
¾” up to 30 feet (9.14m) distances. For Black Iron
piping: ½” up to 20 feet (6.1m) and ¾” up to 80 feet
(24.38m) distances. Flex line is NOT recommended,
but if used, then oversize the diameter of the flex
pipe, keep the length to a minimum and try to keep