OWNER’S MANUAL
CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS
WARNING: Test all gas pip- ing and connections for leaks after installation 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.
CAUTION: Make sure exter- nal regulator has been installed between propane/LP supply and heater. See guidelines under Con- necting to Gas Supply, page 8.
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 propane/LP supply tank valve.
4.Check all joints of gas supply piping system. Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
5.Correct all leaks at once.
Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG
1.Close manual shutoff valve (see Figure 14).
2.Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening propane/LP supply tank valve.
3.Check all joints from propane/LP supply tank to manual shutoff valve (see Figure 15). Apply mixture of liquid
soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
4.Correct all leaks at once.
PRESSURE TESTING
HEATER GAS
CONNECTIONS
1.Open manual shutoff valve (see Figure 14).
2.Open propane/LP supply tank valve.
3.Make sure control knob of heater is in the OFF position.
4.Check all joints from manual shutoff
Manual Shutoff Valve
Figure 14 - Manual Shutoff Valve
Propane/LP
Supply Tank
Figure 15 - Checking Gas Joints
valve to control valve (see Figure 15). Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
5.Correct all leaks at once.
6.Light heater (see Operating Heater, pages 10 and11). Check all other internal joints for leaks.
7.Turn off heater (see To Turn Off Gas To Appliance, page 11).
8.Replace front panel.
Open
Closed
Control
Valve
Location
Manual
Shutoff
Valve
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