CONNECTING | IMPORTANT: Hold pressure regulator with wrench when connecting it to gas | ||
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TO GAS | piping and/or fittings. |
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SUPPLY |
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| Manual Shutoff | Reducer | Test |
| Valve * | Bushing to | Gauge |
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| External | 1/8" NPT |
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| 14" W.C. Pressure) |
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| 3" Minimum | Pipe | Sediment Trap |
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*An A.G.A. design certified manual shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase the optional A.G.A. design certified manual shutoff valve from your dealer. See Accessory, page 26.
CHECKING | WARNING |
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Test all gas piping and connections for leaks after installation or | |
CONNECTIONS | servicing. Correct all leaks at once |
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| WARNING |
| Never use an open flame to check for a leak. Apply a mixture of |
| liquid soap and water to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. |
| Correct all leaks at once. |
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| CAUTION |
| Make sure external regulator has been installed between propane |
| supply and heater. See guidelines under Connecting to Gas Supply, |
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PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY PIPING SYSTEM
Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG
1.Disconnect heater and its individual manual shutoff valve from gas supply piping system. Pressures in excess of 1/2 psig will damage heater regulator.
2.Cap off open end of gas pipe where manual shutoff valve was connected.
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