CONNECTING | IMPORTANT: Hold pressure regulator with wrench when connecting it to gas piping | |||
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| External | 1/8" NPT |
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| 14" W.C. Pressure) | Tee |
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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 25.
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CONNECTIONS | servicing. Correct all leaks at once. | |
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| liquid soap and water to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. | |
| Correct all leaks at once. | |
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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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