INSTALLING
Continued
CAUTION
Avoid damage to regulator. Hold gas regulator with wrench when connecting it to gas piping and/or fittings.
From
Gas Meter
(5" W.C.** to
10.5" W.C. Pressure)
Tee Joint
Pipe
Nipple
Cap
Sediment
Trap
A.G.A.
Manual Shutoff Valve
With 1/8" NPT Tap*
Approved Flexible Gas Hose (if allowed by local codes)
Gas
Regulator
3" Minimum
Figure 13 - Gas Connection
*Purchase the optional A.G.A.
**Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input adjustment.
CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS
WARNING
Test all gas piping and connections for leaks after installing or servicing. Correct 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
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.
Continued
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