10,000 AND 6,000 BTU/HR PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER
CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY
NOTICE: A qualified service per- son must connect heater to gas supply. Follow all local codes.
CAUTION: Never connect heater directly to the propane/LP supply. This heater requires an external regulator (not supplied). Install the external regulator be- tween the heater and propane/LP supply.
Installation must include a manual shutoff valve, ground joint union, and plugged 1/8" NPT tap. Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up. NPT tap must be up- stream from heater (see Figure 13).
Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads. This will prevent excess sealant from going into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe could result in clogged heater valves.
CAUTION: Use pipe joint seal- ant that is resistant to liquid pe- troleum (LP) gas.
Install sediment trap in supply line as shown in Figure 13. Locate sediment trap where it is within reach for cleaning. Locate sedi- ment trap where trapped matter is not likely to freeze. A sediment trap traps moisture and contaminants. This keeps them from going into heater controls. If sediment trap is not installed or is installed wrong, heater may not run properly.
IMPORTANT: Hold pressure regulator with wrench when connecting it to gas pip- ing and/or fittings.
The installer must supply an external regu- lator. The external regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure. You must reduce incoming gas pressure between 11 and 14 inches of water. If you do not reduce incom- ing gas pressure, heater regulator damage could occur. Install external regulator with the vent pointing down as shown in Figure
12.Pointing the vent down protects it from freezing rain or sleet.
Propane/LP
Supply Tank
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Figure 12 - External Regulator With Vent Pointing Down
CAUTION: Use only new, black iron or steel pipe. Inter-
3/8" NPT Pipe Nipple
Ground Joint Union
Manual
Shutoff
Valve *
From External Regulator (11" W.C. to 14" W.C. Pressure)
3" Minimum
Pressure
Regulator
Heater
Cabinet
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*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 Accessory, page 14.
Figure 13 - Gas Connection
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