TM
Installation & Service Manual
7Gas connections
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
Failure to apply pipe sealing compound as detailed in this manual can result in severe personal injury, death, or substantial property damage.
Shield water heaters are typically shipped ready to fire on natural gas. Check the water heater rating plate to determine which fuel the water heater is set for. In order to operate on LP gas contact the factory, an orifice MUST BE installed or a gas valve adjustment MUST BE made. Failure to comply could result in severe personal injury, death, or substantial property damage.
Use two wrenches when tightening gas piping at water heater (FIG.
Natural gas:
Pipe sizing for natural gas
1.Refer to Table 7A for pipe length and diameter. Based on rated water heater input (divide by 1,000 to obtain cubic feet per hour).
a.Table 7A is only for natural gas with specific gravity 0.60 inches, with a pressure drop through the gas piping of 0.50 inches w.c.
b.For additional gas pipe sizing information, refer to ANSI Z223.1 (or B149.1 for Canadian installations).
Natural gas supply pressure requirements
1.Pressure required at the gas valve inlet pressure port:
•Maximum 14 inches w.c. with no flow (lockup) or with water heater on.
•Minimum 4 inches w.c. with gas flowing (verify during water heater startup).
2.Install 100% lockup gas pressure regulator in supply line if inlet pressure can exceed 14 inches w.c. at any time. Adjust lockup regulator for 14 inches w.c. maximum.
Figure 7-3 Inlet Pipe with Backup Wrench
Propane gas:
WARNING
Shield water heaters are typically shipped ready to fire on natural gas. Check water heater rating plate to determine which fuel the water heater is set for. In order to operate on LP gas contact the factory, an orifice MUST BE installed or a gas valve adjustment MUST BE made. Failure to comply could result in severe personal injury, death, or substantial property damage.
USE BACK UP WRENCH
TO PREVENT PIPE FROM
ROTATING
NOTICE | Maximum inlet gas pressure must not | |
exceed the value specified. Minimum | ||
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| value listed is for the purposes of input | |
| adjustment. |
WARNING Ensure that the high gas pressure regulator is at least 10 feet upstream of
the appliance.
Pipe sizing for propane gas
1.Contact gas supplier to size pipes, tanks, and 100% lockup gas pressure regulator.
Propane Supply Pressure Requirements
1.Adjust propane supply regulator provided by the gas supplier for 14 inches w.c. maximum pressure.
2.Pressure required at gas valve inlet pressure port:
•Maximum 14 inches w.c. with no flow (lockup) or with water heater on.
•Minimum 8 inches w.c. with gas flowing (verify during water heater startup).
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