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INSTALLATION
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8. Tighten both screws until heater is firmly se-
cured to wall. Do not over tighten.
Note:
Do not replace front panel at this time.
Replace front panel after making gas connec-
tions and checking for leaks.
CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY
WARNING: This appliance
requires a 3/8" NPT (National
Pipe Thread) inlet connection to
the pressure regulator.
WARNING: A qualified ser-
vice person must connect
heater to gas supply. Follow all
local codes.
WARNING: For natural gas,
never connect heater to private
(non-utility) gas wells. This gas
is commonly known as well-
head gas.
IMPORTANT:
For natural gas, check gas line pres-
sure before connecting heater to gas line. Gas line
pressure must be no greater than 10.5 inches of
water. If gas line pressure is higher, heater regula-
tor damage could occur.
CAUTION: For propane/LP
gas, never connect heater directly
to the propane/LP supply. This
heater requires an external regu-
lator (not supplied). Install the ex-
ternal regulator between the
heater and propane/LP supply.
For propane/LP gas, the installer must supply an
external regulator. The external regulator will re-
duce incoming gas pressure. You must reduce in-
coming gas pressure to between 11 and 14 inches
of water. If you do not reduce incoming gas pres-
sure, heater regulator damage could occur. Install
the external regulator with the vent pointing down
as shown in Figure 13. Pointing the vent down
protects it from freezing rain or sleet.
Figure 13 - External Regulator With Vent
Pointing Down
External
Regulator
Propane/LP
Supply Tank
Vent
Pointing
Down
CAUTION: Use only new,
black iron or steel pipe. Inter-
nally-tinned copper tubing may
be used in certain areas. Check
your local codes. Use pipe of
large enough diameter to allow
proper gas volume to heater. If
pipe is too small, undue loss of
volume will occur.
Typical Inlet Pipe Diameters
2 and 3 plaque heaters - 3/8" or greater
5 plaque heaters - 1/2" or greater
Installation must include equipment shutoff valve,
union, and plugged 1/8" NPT tap. Locate NPT tap
within reach for test gauge hook up. NPT tap must
be upstream from heater (see Figure 14, page 12).
IMPORTANT:
Install an equipment shutoff valve
in an accessible location. The equipment shutoff
valve is for turning on or shutting off the gas to
the appliance.
Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male NPT
threads. This will prevent excess sealant from go-
ing into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe could result
in clogged heater valves.
WARNING: Use pipe joint
sealant that is resistant to liquid
petroleum (LP) gas.
Install sediment trap in supply line as shown in
Figure 14, page 12. Locate sediment trap where it
is within reach for cleaning. Locate sediment trap
where trapped matter is not likely to freeze. A sedi-
ment trap traps moisture and contaminants. This
keeps them from going into heater controls. If sedi-
ment trap is not installed or is installed wrong,
heater may not run properly.
