CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY

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IMPORTANT: Hold pressure regulator with wrench when connecting it to gas piping and/or fittings.

 

Note: Burner bracket

Pressure

not shown for clarity

Regulator

 

1/2" NPT Pipe Nipple

Test

Gauge

Connection *

Sediment

Trap

Tee Joint

Reducer Bushing to 1/8" NPT

1/8" NPT Plug Tap

Tee Joint

Pipe

Nipple

Cap

Ground Joint

Heater

Union

Cabinet

 

Manual

Shutoff

Valve *

From

Gas Meter

(4" W.C. to 10.5" W.C.

Pressure)

3" Minimum

CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS

Figure 12 - Gas Connection

*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.

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.

3.Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter.

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Desa RN30B, CGN18B installation manual Checking GAS Connections, Pressure Testing GAS Supply Piping System

RN30B, CGN18B specifications

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