Use pipe joint compound or teflon tape marked as being resistant to the action of petroleum (Propane [L.P.]) gases.
The appliance and its gas connection must be leak tested before placing the appliance in operation.
The appliance and its individual
Connecting the gas piping to the gas control valve of the water heater can be accomplished by either of the two methods, shown in Figures 20 and 21.
Sediment Traps
•Contaminants in gas lines can cause fire or explosion.
•Clean all gas piping before installation.
•Install drip leg in accordance with NFPA 54.
Contaminants in the gas lines may cause improper operation of the gas control valve that may result in fire or explosion. Before attaching the gas line be sure that all gas pipe is clean on the inside. To trap any dirt or foreign material in the gas supply line, a drip leg (sometimes called a sediment trap) must be incorporated in the piping. The drip leg must be readily accessible. Install in accordance with the Gas Piping section. Refer to the current edition of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.
A sediment trap shall be installed as close to the inlet of the water heater as practical at the time of water heater installation. The sediment trap shall be either a tee fitting with a capped nipple in the bottom outlet or other device recognized as an effective sediment trap. If a tee fitting is used, it shall be installed in conformance with one of the methods of installation, shown in Figures 20 and 21.
FIGURE 20. GAS PIPING WITH FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR.
FIGURE 21. GAS PIPING WITH ALL
BLACK IRON PIPE TO GAS CONTROL.
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