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Gas pIpInG
Make sure the gas supplied is the same type listed on the model
rating plate. The inlet gas pressure must not exceed 10.5 inch water
column (2.6 kPa) for natural and 13 inch water column (3.2 kPa) for
propane gas (L.P.). The minimum inlet gas pressure shown on the
rating plate is that which will permit firing at rated input.
All gas piping must comply with local codes and ordinances or with
the National Fuel Gas Code (ANSI Z223.1/ NFPA-54) whichever
applies. Copper and brass tubing and fittings (except tin lined copper
tubing) shall not be used.
If the gas control valve is subjected to pressures exceeding 1/2 psi
(14 inches of water column or 3.5 kPa), the damage to the gas control
valve could result in a fire or explosion from leaking gas.
If the main gas line Shut-off serving all gas appliances is used, also
turn “off” the gas at each appliance. Leave all gas appliances shut
“off” until the water heater installation is complete.
A gas line of sufficient size must be run to the water heater. Consult
the current edition of National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA
54 and your gas supplier concerning pipe size.
There must be:
• A readily accessible manual shut off valve in the gas supply line
serving the water heater, and
• A drip leg (sediment trap) ahead of the gas control valve to help
prevent dirt and foreign materials from entering the gas control
valve.
• A flexible gas connector or a ground joint union between the shut
off valve and the gas control valve to permit servicing of the unit.
Be sure to check all the gas piping for leaks before lighting the water
heater. Use a soapy water solution, not a match or open flame.
Rinse off soapy solution and wipe dry.
When installed at elevations above 7,700 feet (2,347 meters), input
rating should be reduced at the rate of 4 percent for each 1,000 feet
(305 meters) above sea level which requires replacement of the
burner orifice in accordance with The National Fuel Gas Code
ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54. Contact your local gas supplier for further
information.
Failure to replace the standard orifice with a high altitude orifice when
installed could result in improper and inefficient operation of the
appliance, producing carbon monoxide gas in excess of safe limits,
which could result in serious injury or death. Contact your gas supplier
for any specific changes which may be required in your area.
Use pipe joint compound or Teflon tape marked as being resistant
to the action of petroleum [Propane (L.P.)] gases.
The appliance and its gas connection must be leak tested before
placing the appliance in operation.
The appliance and its individual Shut-off valve shall be disconnected
from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that
system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psi (14 inches of water column
or 3.5 kPa). It shall be isolated from the gas supply piping system by
closing its individual manual Shut-off valve during any pressure
testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or
less than 1/2 psi (14 inches of water column or 3.5 kPa).
Connecting the gas piping to the gas control valve of the water
heater can be accomplished by either of the two methods shown in
Figures 12 and 13.
fIGure 12. Gas pIpInG wIth
fleXIBle connector.
fIGure 13. Gas pIpInG wIth all
BlacK Iron pIpe to Gas control.
