Vanguard Heating VP2800BTC, VP2000BTC Checking, Pressure Testing Heater GAS Connections

Models: VP2800BTC VP2000BTC

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CHECKING

3.

Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or

 

opening propane supply tank valve.

GAS

 

4.

Check all joints of gas supply piping system. Apply mixture of liquid soap and

CONNECTIONS

 

water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.

5.

Correct all leaks at once.

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Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG

1.Close manual shutoff valve (see Figure 15).

2.Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening propane supply tank valve.

3.Check all joints from propane supply tank to manual shutoff valve (see Figure 16). Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.

4.Correct all leaks at once.

PRESSURE TESTING HEATER GAS CONNECTIONS

1.Open manual shutoff valve (see Figure 15).

2.Open propane supply tank valve.

3.Make sure control knob of heater is in the OFF position.

4.Check all joints from manual shutoff valve to thermostat gas valve (see Figure 16). Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.

5.Correct all leaks at once.

6.Light heater (see Operating Heater, pages 17 through 19). Check all other internal joints for leaks.

7.Turn off heater (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, page 19).

8.Replace front panel.

Open

Manual

Shutoff

Valve

Closed

Figure 15 - Manual Shutoff Valve

Thermostat Gas Valve

Propane

Supply Tank

Manual

Shutoff

Valve

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Figure 16 - Checking Gas Joints

 

 

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Vanguard Heating VP2800BTC, VP2000BTC installation manual Checking, Pressure Testing Heater GAS Connections