INSTALLING
Continued
CAUTION
WARNING ICON | G 001 |
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 14 - Gas Connection
*Purchase the optional A.G.A.
**Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input adjustment.
CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS
WARNING
WARNING ICON | G 001 |
Test all gas piping and connections for leaks after installing or servicing. Correct all leaks at once.
WARNING
WARNING ICON | G 001 |
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
WARNING ICON | G 001 |
Make sure external regulator has been installed between propane supply and heater. See guidelines under Connecting to Gas Sup- ply, page 15.
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.
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