Desa RFN30T Checking GAS Connections, Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System

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OWNER’S MANUAL

INSTALLATION

Continued

CHECKING GAS

CONNECTIONS

WARNING: Test all gas pip- ing and connections for leaks after installing or servicing. Cor- rect all leaks at once.

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.

Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System

Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa)

Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa)

1.Close equipment shutoff valve (see Fig- ure 21).

2.Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter.

3.Check all joints from gas meter to equip- ment shutoff valve (see Figure 22). Ap- ply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.

4.Correct all leaks at once.

Open

Equipment

Shutoff

Valve

Closed

Figure 21 - Equipment Shutoff Valve

Pressure Testing Heater Gas Connections

1.Open equipment shutoff valve (see Fig- ure 21).

2.Open main gas valve located on or near gas meter.

3.Make sure control knob of heater is in the OFF position.

4.Check all joints from equipment shutoff valve to thermostat gas valve (see Fig- ure 22). Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles form- ing show a leak.

5.Correct all leaks at once.

6.Light heater (see Operating Heater, pages 14 and 15). Check all other in- ternal joints for leaks.

7.Turn off heater (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, page 14).

8.Replace front panel.

1.Disconnect appliance with its appliance main gas valve (control valve) and equip- ment shutoff valve from gas supply pip- ing system. Pressures in excess of 1/2 psig will damage heater regulator.

2.Cap off open end of gas pipe where equipment shutoff valve was con- nected.

3.Pressurize supply piping system by ei- ther 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 form- ing show a leak.

5.Correct all leaks at once.

6.Reconnect heater and equipment shutoff valve to gas supply. Check re- connected fittings for leaks.

Thermostat Gas

Valve Location

Gas Meter

Equipment

Shutoff

Valve

Figure 22 - Checking Gas Joints

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Contents What to do if YOU Smell GAS OWNER’S Operation and Installation Manual15,000 to 30,000 Btu/ Hr with Thermostat 15,000 to 30,000 BTU/HR VENT-FREE Natural GAS Heater Safety InformationSafety Pilot Product FeaturesProduct Identification Local Codes UnpackingInstalling Log AssemblyAssembling Heater Removing Front Panel Of HeaterProviding Adequate Ventilation AIR for Combustion and VentilationAssembling and Attaching Brass Trim Unusually Tight ConstructionDetermining FRESH-AIR Flow for Heater Location AIR for Combustion VentilationDetermining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Ventilation Air From Inside Building Ventilation AIRVentilation Air From Outdoors Installation Items InstallationCheck GAS Type Locating HeaterThermostat Sensing Bulb Installation OptionsMounting Heater to Wall Mounting Heater on Optional Hearth Base Installing Bottom Mounting ScrewsAttaching Mounting Bracket To Wall Placing Heater On Mounting BracketMounting Heater to Optional Hearth Base Securing Hearth Base to FloorSee Instructions Included With Mantel Kit Assembling Mantel Gas Connection Connecting to GAS SupplyPressure Testing Heater Gas Connections Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping SystemChecking GAS Connections Operating Heater For Your Safety Read Before LightingLighting Instructions To Turn OFF GAS To ApplianceInspecting Burner Manual Lighting ProcedureThermostat Control Operation Pilot Flame PatternReplacement Parts Cleaning and MaintenanceService Hints Observed Problem Possible Cause Remedy TroubleshootingMaintenance, Observed Problem Possible Cause Technical Service SpecificationsParts Centrals Accessories RFN30T Illustrated Parts BreakdownKEY Part Number Description QTY Parts ListWarranty Information

RFN30T specifications

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