INSTALLING
Continued
CAUTION
WARNING ICON | G 001 |
Avoid damage to regulator. Hold gas regulator with wrench when connecting it to gas piping and/or fittings.
| A.G.A. |
| Manual Shutoff Valve |
From | With 1/8" NPT Tap* |
Gas Meter |
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(5" W.C.** to |
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10.5" W.C. |
|
Pressure) |
|
Tee Joint |
| |
Pipe | 3" Minimum | |
Nipple | ||
Cap |
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Sediment | Figure 18 - Gas Connection | |
Trap | ||
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Approved Flexible Gas Hose (if allowed by local codes)
Gas
Regulator
16
*Purchase the optional A.G.A.
**Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input adjustment.
CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS
WARNING
WARNING ICON | G 001 |
Test all gas piping and connections for leaks after installing or servicing. Correct all leaks at once.
WARNING
WARNING ICON | G 001 |
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.
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.
3.Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter.
4.Check all joints of gas supply piping system. Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
5.Correct all leaks at once.
6.Reconnect heater and manual shutoff valve to gas supply. Check reconnected fittings for leaks.
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