WARNING: This appliance requires a 3/8” NPT (National Pipe Thread) inlet connection to the pressure regulator. Use of floor mounting feet will require you to use a 3/8 NPT street elbow to make gas connection.
CAUTION: Never connect heater directly to the Propane supply. This heater requires an external regulator (not supplied). Install the external regulator between the heater and Propane/LP supply.
The installer must supply an external regulator. The external regulator will reduce the incoming gas pressure to between 11 and 14 inches of water. If you do not reduce incoming 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.
CAUTION: Use only new black iron or steel pipe.
Installation must include an equipment shutoff valve, union and plugged 1/8” NPT tap. Locate NPT tap within reach of test gauge hookup. NPT tap must be upstream from heater (see figure 12).
Install sediment trap in supply line as shown in figure 12. Locate sediment trap where it is within reach for clean- ing. A sediment trap traps moisture and contaminants. This keeps them from going into heater. If sediment trap is not installed or is installed improperly, heater may not run correctly.
IMPORTANT: Hold pressure regulator with wrench when connecting it to gas piping and/or fittings.
CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS
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 gas 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 pressure in Excess of ½ psig (3.5kPa)
1. | Disconnect appliance with its appliance main |
| gas valve (control valve) and equipment shutoff |
| valve from gas supply piping system. Pres- |
| sures in excess of ½ psig will damage heater |
| regulator. |
2. | Cap off open end of gas pipe where equipment |
| shutoff valve was connected. |
3/8” NPT Pipe Nipple
Ground Joint Union
Equipment
Shutoff Valve
From Gas Meter (4” W.C. to 10.5” W.C. Pressure)
3” Minimum
Pressure
Regulator
Heater
Cabinet
Test Gauge
Connection
Tee Joint
Reducer Bushing to 1/8” NPT
1/8” NPT Plug Tap
Tee Joint
Pipe Nipple SedimentTrap
Cap
3. | Pressurize supply piping system by either using |
| compressed air or opening main gas valve on |
| or near gas meter. |
4. | Check all connections and joints in 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. |
6. | Depressurize and relieve pressure in supply |
| piping system. |
7. | Reconnect heater and equipment shutoff valve |
| to gas supply. |
8. | Reconnected fittings must be checked for leaks |
| in next section. |
Figure 12
*A CSA/AGA certified equipment shutoff valve with 1/8” NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase the CSA/AGA certified equip- ment shutoff valve from your dealer. See Accessories, page 17.
IMPORTANT: Install an equipment shutoff valve in an accessible location. The equipment shutoff valve is for turning on or shutting off the gas to the appliance.
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 fuel train.
CAUTION: Use pipe joint sealant that is resistant to
Test Pressure Equal To or Less Than ½ psig (3.5 kPa)
1.Close equipment shutoff valve (see figure 13).
2.Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening propane/LP supply valve.
3.Check all joints from the propane/LP supply valve to equipment shutoff valve (see figure 14). Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
4.Correct all leaks at once.
5.Depressurize and relieve pressure from supply piping system.
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