WARNING: Do not attempt to convert this water heater for use with a different type of gas other than the type shown on the rating plate. Such conversion could result in hazardous operating conditions.

Gas Supply

 

The branch gas supply line to the water

the gas piping must be of the type resistant

 

heater should be clean 1/2” black steel

to the action of LP gas. Use compound

 

pipe or other approved gas piping

sparingly on male threads only.

 

material.

A sediment trap should be installed at the

 

 

 

A ground joint union or ANSI design

bottom of the gas line.

 

certified semi-rigid or flexible gas

Do not use excessive force (over 31.5 ft

 

appliance connector should be installed

 

lbs.) in tightening the pipe joint at the gas

 

in the gas line close to the water heater.

 

control (thermostat) inlet, particularly if

 

The National Fuel Gas Code (NFGC)

 

teflon pipe compound is used, as the valve

 

mandates a manual gas shut-off valve: See

 

body may be damaged.

 

(NFGC) for complete instructions.

 

The inlet gas pressure to the water heater

 

If flexible connectors are used, the

 

must not exceed 10.5” w.c. for natural gas,

 

maximum length shall not exceed 36”

 

or 14” w.c. for LP gas. For purposes of

 

and must meet the requirements in ANSI

 

input adjustment, the minimum inlet gas

 

Z21.24-Connectors for Gas Appliances.

 

pressure (with main burner on) is shown

 

If lever type gas shut-offs are used,

 

on the water heater rating plate. If high or

 

they shall be T-Handle type.

low gas pressures are present, contact your

 

Compound used on the threaded joints of

gas supplier for correction.

 

 

 

 

 

WARNING: Never use

Leak Testing

 

an open flame to test for

The water heater and its gas connections

The factory connections to the gas

gas leaks, as property

must be leak tested at normal operating

control (thermostat) should also be leak

damage, personal injury, or

pressures before it is placed in operation.

tested after the water heater is placed in

death could result.

Turn on the manual gas shut-off

operation.

 

valve near the water heater.

 

Use a soapy water solution to test for

 

leaks at all connections and fittings.

 

Bubbles indicate a gas leak that must

 

be corrected.

 

Pressure Testing the Gas Supply System

The water heater and its manual gas shut-off valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at pressures in excess of 3/8 psi (10.5” w.c.) for natural gas, or 1/2 psi (14” w.c.) for LP gas.

The water heater must be isolated from the gas piping system by closing the manual gas shut-off valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping at pressures equal to or less than

3/8 psi (10.5” w.c.) for natural gas, or 1/2 psi (14” w.c.) for LP gas.

WARNING: Failure to install a water heater suitable for the altitude at the location it is intended to serve, can result in improper operation of the appliance resulting in property damage and/or producing carbon monoxide gas, which could result in personal injury, or death.

High Altitude

Input rating of this water heater is based on sea level operation. At higher elevations the actual input rate may be lower than the value listed on the rating label due to the derating of natural gas and LP gas. This water heater can be installed at elevation up to 2,000 feet without any change or modification.

For installation between 2,000 and 7,700 feet, refer to the Venting Information tables on page 13 and 14 for maximum vent lengths.

Installations above 7,700 feet are not authorized.

Contact the local gas supplier for more

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Ruud AP14236 installation instructions Leak Testing, Pressure Testing the Gas Supply System, High Altitude

AP14236 specifications

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