OWNER’S MANUAL
INSTALLATION
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CHECKING GAS
CONNECTIONS
WARNING: Test all gas pip- ing and connections for leaks after installing or servicing. Cor- rect all leaks at once.
WARNING: Never use an open flame to check for a 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 Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPA)
1.Disconnect appliance with its appliance main gas valve (control valve) and equip- ment shutoff valve from gas supply pip- ing system. Pressures in excess of 1/2 psig will damage heater regulator.
2.Cap off open end of gas pipe where equipment shutoff valve was con- nected.
3.Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or open- ing main gas valve located on or near gas meter.
4.Check all joints of gas supply piping system. Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles form- ing show a leak.
5.Correct all leaks at once.
6.Reconnect heater and equipment shutoff valve to gas supply. Check re- connected fittings for leaks.
Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPA)
1.Close equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 13).
2.Pressurize supply piping system by ei- ther using compressed air or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter.
3. Check all joints from gas meter to | OPERATING | ||
| equipment shutoff valve (see Figure | HEATER | |
| 14). Apply mixture of liquid soap and | ||
| water to gas joints. Bubbles forming |
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| show a leak. | FOR YOUR SAFETY | |
4. | Correct all leaks at once. | ||
READ BEFORE | |||
Pressure Testing Heater Gas | |||
LIGHTING | |||
Connections |
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1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Fig- | WARNING: If you do not fol- | ||
| ure 13). | low these instructions exactly, a | |
2. Open main gas valve located on or near | fire or explosion may result caus- | ||
| gas meter. | ing property damage, personal | |
3. Make sure control knob of heater is in | injury or loss of life. | ||
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| the OFF position. | A. This appliance has a pilot which must | |
4. | Check all joints from equipment shutoff | ||
be lighted by hand. When lighting the | |||
| valve to control valve (see Figure 14). | ||
| pilot, follow these instructions exactly. | ||
| Apply mixture of liquid soap and wa- | ||
| B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all | ||
| ter to gas joints. Bubbles forming show | ||
| around the appliance area for gas. Be | ||
| a leak. | ||
| sure to smell next to the floor because | ||
5. | Correct all leaks at once. | ||
some gas is heavier than air and will | |||
6. Light heater (see Operating Heater, | |||
settle on the floor. | |||
| pages ll through 13). Check the rest of | WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS | |
| the internal joints for leaks. | ||
| • Do not try to light any appliance. | ||
7. Turn off heater (see To Turn Off Gas to | |||
• Do not touch any electric switch; do | |||
| Appliance, page 12). | not use any phone in your building. | |
8. | Replace front panel. | • Immediately call your gas supplier | |
| Open | from a neighbor’s phone. Follow | |
| the gas supplier’s instructions. | ||
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Equipment | • If you cannot reach your gas sup- | ||
Shutoff | plier, call the fire department. | ||
Valve | C. Use only your hand to push in or turn | ||
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| the gas control knob. Never use tools. | |
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| If the knob will not push in or turn | |
| Closed | by hand, don’t try to repair it, call a | |
| qualified service technician or gas | ||
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| supplier. Force or attempted repair | |
Figure 13 - Equipment Shutoff Valve | may result in a fire or explosion. | ||
| Control Valve Location | D. Do not use this appliance if any part | |
| has been under water. Immediately | ||
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| call a qualified service technician | |
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| to inspect the appliance and to re- | |
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| place any part of the control sys- | |
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| tem and any gas control which has | |
Gas Meter | been under water. | ||
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| Equipment | ||
| Shutoff |
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| Valve |
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Figure 14 - Checking Gas Joints | Continued | ||
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