INSTALLATION
Continued
WARNING:Neveruseanopen flame to check for a leak. Apply a noncorrosive leak detection fluid toalljoints.Bubblesformingshow a leak. Correct all leaks at once.
CAUTION: For propane/LP gas, make sure external regula- tor has been installed between propane/LP supply and heater. See guidelines under Connect- ing to Gas Supply, page 11.
PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY PIPING SYSTEM
Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa)
1.Disconnect appliance with its appliance main gas valve (control valve) and equipment 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 equipment shutoff valve was connected.
3.Pressurize supply piping system by either opening propane/LP supply tank valve for propane/LP gas or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas or using compressed air.
4.Check all joints of gas supply piping system. Apply a noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
5.Correct all leaks at once.
6.Reconnect heater and equipment shutoff valve to gas supply. Check reconnected fit- tings for leaks.
PRESSURE TESTING HEATER GAS | ||
CONNECTIONS |
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1. | Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 17). | |
2. | For natural gas open main gas valve located | |
| on or near gas meter. For propane/LP gas open | |
3. | propane/LP supply tank valve. | |
Make sure control knob of heater is in the OFF | ||
4. | position. |
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Check all joints from equipment shutoff valve | ||
| to thermostat gas valve (see Figure 18 or 19). | |
| Apply a noncorrosive leak detection fluid to | |
5. | all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. | |
Correct all leaks at once. |
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6. | Light heater (see Operating Heater, page 14). | |
7. | Check all other internal joints for leaks. | |
Turn off heater (see To Turn Off Gas to Appli- | ||
8. | ance, page 15). |
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Connect ignitor wire and replace front panel. | ||
Equipment | Open | |
Shutoff Valve |
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| Closed |
| Figure 17 - Equipment Shutoff Valve | |
| Gas |
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| Meter |
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| Equipment |
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| Shutoff Valve |
Figure 18 - Checking Gas Joints for
Natural Gas
Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa)
1. | Close equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 17). |
2. | Pressurize supply piping system by either |
| opening propane/LP supply tank valve for |
| propane/LP gas or opening main gas valve |
| located on or near gas meter for natural gas |
| or using compressed air. |
3. | Check all joints from gas meter for natural gas |
| (see Figure 18) or propane/LP supply tank for |
| propane/LP gas, to equipment shutoff valve |
| (see Figure 19). Apply a noncorrosive leak |
| detection fluid to all joints. Bubbles forming |
Propane/LP Supply Tank
Equipment |
Shutoff Valve |
show a leak. |
4. Correct all leaks at once. |
Figure 19 - Checking Gas Joints for
Propane/LP Gas
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