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Install Gas Supply |
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| Gas Line Piping | ||
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| ■ If the length of the line required does not exceed 50 | |||
General Specifications for Piping | |||||
feet, use a 5/8" O.D. tube. One size larger should be | |||||
Note - Contact your local municipality for building | |||||
used for lengths greater than 50 feet. | |||||
codes regulating outdoor gas barbecue installations. | |||||
■ Gas piping may be copper tubing, type K or L; | |||||
In absence of Local Codes, you must confirm to the | |||||
polyethylene plastic tube, with a minimum wall | |||||
latest edition of ANSI Z223.1. WE RECOMMEND THAT | |||||
thickness of .062 inch; or standard weight (schedule 40) | |||||
THIS INSTALLATION BE DONE BY A PROFESSIONAL. | |||||
steel or wrought iron pipe. | |||||
Some of the following are general requirements taken from | |||||
■ Copper tubing must be | |||||
ANISI Z223.1 latest edition for complete specifications. | |||||
more than 0.3 grams of hydrogen sulfide per 100 cubic | |||||
■ This barbecue is designed to operate at 7 inches of | |||||
feet of gas. | |||||
water column pressure (.2526 psi). | |||||
■ Plastic tubing is suitable only for outdoor, underground | |||||
■ A manual | |||||
use. | |||||
immediately ahead of the quick disconnect. | |||||
■ Gas piping in contact with earth, or any other material | |||||
■ An additional manual | |||||
which may corrode the piping, must be protected | |||||
installed in the branch fuel line in an accessible location | |||||
against corrosion in an approved manner. | |||||
near the supply line | |||||
■ Underground piping must have a minimum of 18" cover | |||||
■ The quick disconnect connects to a 3/8 inch NPT | |||||
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thread from the gas source. The quick disconnect fitting | Test Connections | ||||
is a | |||||
All connections and joints must be thoroughly tested for | |||||
the flow of gas from the source when the barbecue is | |||||
leaks in accordance with local codes and all listed | |||||
disconnected | |||||
procedures in the latest edition of ANSI Z223.1 | |||||
■ The quick disconnect fitting can be installed | |||||
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horizontally, or pointing downward. Installing the fitting |
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DANGER |
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with the open end pointing upward can result in |
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Do not use an open flame to check for gas |
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collecting water and debris. |
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■ The dust covers (supplied plastic plugs) help keep the | leaks. Be sure there are no sparks or open |
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open ends of the quick disconnect fitting clean while | flames in the area while you check for gas |
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disconnected. | leaks. This will result in a fire or explosion |
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■ Pipe compound should be used which is resistant to the | which can cause serious bodily injury or |
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action of natural gas when connections are made. |
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death and damage to property. |
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■ The outdoor connector must be firmly attached to rigid, |
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permanent construction. |
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WARNING: Do not route the 12 foot hose under a |
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deck. The hose must be visible. |
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| Gas supply |
Inside wall |
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Outside wall |
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| Shut off |
Quick Disconnect | Locking shut off |
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