American Water Heater AHCG/HCG3 60T 120 - AHCG3/HCG3 100T 250 GAS Line Leak Testing, Purging

Models: AHCG/HCG3 60T 120 - AHCG3/HCG3 100T 250 Commercial Gas Water Heaters

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GAS LINE CONNECTION

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FIELD INSTALLED

PIPE NIPPLE

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GAS LINE LEAK TESTING

Fire and Explosion Hazard

Use joint compound or Teflon tape compatible with propane gas.

Leak test before placing the

water heater in operation.

SUPPLY GAS LINE CONNECTION 120,000 & 150,000 Btu/hr MODELS

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Disconnect gas piping and main gas shutoff valve before leak testing.

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American Water Heater AHCG/HCG3 60T 120 - AHCG3/HCG3 100T 250 GAS Line Leak Testing, Purging, GAS Line Connection