7 Gas connections

Connecting gas supply piping

1.Remove the top access panel and refer to FIG.’s 7-1 thru 7-4 to pipe gas to the water heater.

a.Install ground joint union for servicing, when required.

b.On Models 151 - 400 install a manual shutoff valve in the gas supply piping outside water heater jacket when required by local codes or utility requirements.

c.In Canada – When using manual main shutoff valves, it must be identified by the installer.

2.Install sediment trap / drip leg.

Figure 7-1Gas Supply Piping - Models 151 - 200

UNION

GAS SUPPLY

DRIP LEG

MANUAL

SHUT OFF

VALVE

Installation & Operation Manual

Figure 7-3Gas Supply Piping - Model 501

UNION (FACTORY INSTALLED)

MANUAL SHUTOFF VALVE (FACTORY SUPPLIED)

GAS SUPPLY

SEDIMENT TRAP/

DRIP LEG

Figure 7-4Gas Supply Piping - Models 601 - 801

UNION (FACTORY INSTALLED)

MANUAL SHUTOFF VALVE (FACTORY SUPPLIED)

GAS SUPPLY

SEDIMENT TRAP/

DRIP LEG

3.Support piping with hangers, not by the water heater or its accessories.

Figure 7-2Gas Supply Piping - Models 286 - 400

￿WARNING

The gas valve and blower will not support the weight of the piping. Do not attempt to support the weight of the piping with the water heater or its accessories. Failure to comply could result in severe personal injury, death, or substantial property damage.

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4.Purge all air from the gas supply piping.

5.Before placing the water heater in operation, check the water heater and its gas connection for leaks.

a.The appliance must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at a test pressure in excess of 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa).

b.The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing a manual shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa).

c.The appliance and its gas connection must be leak tested before placing it in operation.

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Lochinvar 151 operation manual Gas connections, Connecting gas supply piping

151 specifications

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