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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 Accessories, page 27.
CHECKING | WARNING |
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CONNECTIONS | servicing. 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 Sup- ply, page 14.
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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