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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