LOCAL CODES

Install and use heater with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local

codes, use the latest edition of the following:

 

 

 

 

• National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1, also known as NFPA 54 *

 

 

 

• National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70 *

 

 

 

• National Standard of Canada CAN1-B149 **

 

*Available from: American National Standards Institute, Inc., 1430 Broadway

 

New York, NY 10018; National Fire Protection Association, Inc., Batterymarch

 

Park, Quincy, MA 02269.

 

 

 

 

**Available from: Standards Council of Canada, 350 Sparks Street, Ottawa,

 

Ontario, K1R 7S8.

 

 

 

UNPACKING

1. Remove heater from carton.

 

 

 

2. Remove all protective packaging applied to heater for shipment.

 

 

3. Check heater for any shipping damage. If heater is damaged, promptly inform

 

 

dealer where you bought heater.

 

 

PRODUCT

Piezo Ignition System

 

 

 

This heater has a piezo ignitor. This system requires no matches, batteries, or other

FEATURES

sources to light heater.

 

 

 

 

Thermostatic Heat Control

 

 

 

 

This heater has a thermostat sensing bulb and a control valve. This results in the

 

greatest heating comfort. This can also result in lower gas bills.

INSTALLING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WARNING

 

HEATER

 

 

 

 

 

 

A qualified service person must install heater and venting

 

 

 

 

system. Have them inspect heater before use and at least

 

 

 

 

annually. Follow all local codes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTICE

 

 

 

 

This heater must be electrically grounded if equipped with

 

 

 

 

blower. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local

 

 

 

 

codes, follow the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA 70

 

 

 

 

(U.S.) or Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22.1 (Canada).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHECK GAS TYPE

 

 

 

 

Use only propane gas. If your gas supply is not propane, do not install heater. Call

 

dealer where you bought heater for proper type heater.

 

INSTALLATION ITEMS

 

 

 

 

Before installing heater, make sure you have all items below.

 

external regulator (supplied by

test gauge connection * (see

 

 

installer, see page 10)

 

Figure 7, page 12)

 

piping (check local codes)

sediment trap

 

sealant (resistant to propane gas)

tee joint

 

• manual shutoff valve *

• pipe wrench

 

ground joint union

venting materials

*An A.G.A. design-certified manual shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase the optional A.G.A. design-certified manual shutoff valve from your dealer. See Accessories, page 35.

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GVB50P, GVB35P specifications

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