Last Updated 06/16/2006

MATERIALS

1.    PIPE - Only pipe and fittings approved by KNG can be used.  
Polyethylene plastic pipe approved by KNG that meets the requirements 
of ASTM specifications D2513 MUST be used for gas service piping.  We 
require that you use 6500 series, medium density, yellow polyethylene 
pipe designated by ASTM on the pipe as PE2406.  All service fittings 
must be rated by the manufacturer to operate at 100 psig minimum.  
Normal residential service line is sized at 1" CTS.

2.    FITTINGS - The service line and all mechanical joints installed on the 
plastic pipe must be made by qualified personnel using qualified 
procedures.  Federal regulations prohibit the installation of fittings on 
plastic pipe by non-qualified personnel.

3.  TRACER WIRE - Number 12 solid copper tracer wire must be installed 
in the same trench parallel to the plastic pipe for future locating of the line.

4.  RISER -  Only Perfection brand risers are permitted.  NORMAC RISERS 
WILL NOT BE ALLOWED.  Perfection risers may be purchased from KNG 
Energy.  The riser should be approximately 1 ½ feet to the left of the opening 
of your internal piping for the meter setting to fit between them.  

5.  INTERNAL PIPING   - House line must be a minimum of 1" Black Pipe 
up to the first appliance.  HOUSE LINE MUST BE WRAPPED OR 
SLEEVED THROUGH THE WALL.  (See National Fuel Gas Code 
Handbook Section 3.2)

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

DO NOT INSTALL RISER UNLESS CERTIFIED BY KNG OR UTI.

MECHANICAL CERTIFICATION IS VALID FOR 12 MONTHS.

1.    YOU MUST HAVE THE GAS MAIN LOCATED BEFORE TRENCHING 
IS STARTED.  To have gas piping located, along with other underground 
facilities that may be buried in the vicinity of where you plan to dig, you must 
call the Ohio Utilities Protection Service (OUPS) at least two (2) working 
days in advance. The telephone number for OUPS is 1-800-362-2764.

2.    Service pipe and tracer wire must be installed in a trench that is 
separate from other utilities.  The trench must be graded uniformly, 
sloped toward the main where practicable with a minimum depth of 18".  
The service pipe must be installed within two (2) feet from the main line 
with a minimum of three (3) feet left sticking out of the ground.  If the main 
line falls between the road and a sidewalk, you must bring the service line 
under the sidewalk.  If the service line is to run parallel with any building 
structure, it must be five (5) feet away from that structure.

3.    DO NOT wrap tracer wire around the service line.  Bring the tracer 
wire above ground and wrap around the riser bracket.  Allow sufficient 
tracer wire to wrap around the gas main at the street end.

4.    The wall bracket is to be placed above ground level on the the riser 
with valve on the meter set twelve inches above finished grade.  Attach 
the wall bracket so meter setting is at least three (3) feet away from any 
door, electric meter, or other opening.  For safety purposes, the meter 
setting should be located as far away as possible from windows.  Do not 
locate meter setting under any first story window or other opening.  The wall 
bracket cannot be attached to the flexible part of the riser.

5.    All interior piping and appliance installation must conform to 
manufacturers installation procedures and National Fuel Gas Code 
Handbook.

PLEASE CALL 419-424-3427 OR 800-434-3427 IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS