Desa SVYD18N, SVYD18NR Checking GAS Connections, Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System

Models: SVYD18N, SVYD18NR SVYD18NR, SVYD18N

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INSTALLATION

Connecting to Gas Supply (Cont.) Checking Gas Connections

INSTALLATION

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We recommend that you install a sediment trap in supply line as shown in Figures 21 and 22. Locate sediment trap where it is within reach for cleaning. Install in piping system between fuel supply and heater. Locate sediment 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.

CAUTION: Avoid damage to regulator. Hold gas regulator with wrench when connecting it to gas piping and/or fittings.

CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS

WARNING: Test all gas piping and connections, internal and external to unit, for leaks after installing or servicing. Correct all leaks at once.

WARNING: Never use an open flame to check for a leak. Apply a noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all leaks at once.

CSA Design-Certified

Equipment Shutoff Valve

With 1/8" NPT Tap*

Approved Flexible Gas Hose (if allowed by local codes)

3" Minimum

Cap Pipe

Nipple

Gas Control

PROPANE/LP

From External Regulator (11" W.C. to 14"

W.C. Pressure)

NATURAL From Gas Meter (5" W.C. to 10.5" W.C. Pressure)

Tee

Joint

CAUTION: Make sure external regulator has been installed between propane/LP supply and heater. See guidelines under Connecting to Gas Supply, page 11.

Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System

Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa)

1.

Disconnect appliance with its appliance main gas valve (control

 

valve) and equipment shutoff valve from gas supply piping sys-

 

tem. Pressures in excess of 1/2 psig will damage heater regulator.

2.

Cap off open end of gas pipe where equipment shutoff valve

 

was connected.

3.

Pressurize supply piping system by either opening propane/LP sup-

 

ply tank valve for propane/LP gas or opening main gas valve lo-

Sediment Trap

Figure 21 - Gas Connection (SVYD18PR/NR and FSVYD18PR/NR Series)

PROPANE/LP

 

CSA Design-Certified

 

Equipment Shutoff Valve

From External

 

 

With 1/8" NPT Tap*

Regulator (11"

 

 

 

 

W.C. to 14"

 

 

 

W.C. Pressure)

 

 

 

NATURAL

 

 

 

From Gas

 

 

Approved

Meter (5" W.C.

 

 

to 10.5" W.C.

 

3" Minimum

Flexible Gas

Pressure)

 

Hose (if allowed

Tee

Pipe

Cap

by local codes)

Gas Regulator

Joint

Nipple

 

Sediment Trap

Figure 22 - Gas Connection (SVYD18P/N and FSVYD18P/N Series)

*Purchase the optional CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve from your dealer. See Accessories, page 35.

**Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input adjustment.

 

cated on or near gas meter for natural gas, or using compressed air.

4.

Check all joints of gas supply piping system. Apply a noncor-

 

rosive leak detection fluid to gas joints. Bubbles forming show

 

a leak.

5.

Correct all leaks at once.

6.

Reconnect heater and equipment shutoff valve to gas supply.

 

Check reconnected fittings for leaks.

Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa)

1.Close equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 23, page 13).

2.Pressurize supply piping system by either opening propane/LP sup- ply tank valve for propane/LP gas or opening main gas valve lo- cated on or near gas meter for natural gas, or using compressed air.

3.Check all joints from gas meter for natural or propane/LP sup- ply to equipment shutoff valve (see Figures 24 or 25, page 13). Apply a noncorrosive leak detection fluid to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.

4.Correct all leaks at once.

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Desa SVYD18N, SVYD18NR, SVYD18NR, SVYD18N Checking GAS Connections, Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System