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OWNER’S MANUAL
Install sediment trap in supply line as shown
in Figure 12, page 8. Locate sediment trap
where it is within reach for cleaning. Locate
sediment trap where trapped matter is not
likely to freeze. A sediment trap traps mois-
ture and contaminants. This keeps them
from going into heater controls. If sediment
trap is not installed or is installed wrong,
heater may not run properly.
CAUTION: Use pipe joint seal-
ant that is resistant to liquid pe-
troleum (LP) gas.
IMPORTANT:
Hold pressure regulator
with wrench when connecting it to gas pip-
ing and/or fittings.
WARNING: Test all gas pip-
ing and connections for leaks
after installing or servicing. Cor-
rect all leaks at once.
CHECKING GAS
CONNECTIONS
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
1.
Disconnect heater and its individual
manual shutoff valve from gas supply
piping system. Pressures in excess of
1/2 PSIG will damage heater regula-
tor.
2.
Cap off open end of gas pipe where
manual shutoff valve was connected.
3.
Pressurize supply piping system by ei-
ther using compressed air or
opening 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.
Test Pressures Equal To or
Less Than 1/2 PSIG
1.
Close manual shutoff valve (see Fig-
ure 13).
Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male
threads. This will prevent excess sealant
from going into pipe. Excess sealant in the
pipe could result in clogged heater valves.
CONNECTING TO
GAS SUPPLY
Continued
Figure 13 - Manual Shutoff Valve
Figure 14 - Checking Gas Joints
ON
POSITION
OFF
POSITION
Manual
Shutoff
Valve
Closed
Open
Manual
Shutoff
Valve
Gas Meter
Control Valve Location
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
manual shutoff valve (see Figure 14).
Apply mixture of liquid soap and wa-
ter 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 Fig-
ure 13).
2.
Open main gas valve located on or near
gas meter.
3.
Make sure control knob of heater is in
the OFF position.
4.
Check all joints from manual shutoff
valve to control valve (see Figure 14).
Apply mixture of liquid soap and wa-
ter to gas joints. Bubbles forming show
a leak.
5.
Correct all leaks at once.
6.
Light heater (see Operating Heater,
page 10). Check the rest of the internal
joints for leaks.
7.
Turn off heater (see To Turn Off Gas to
Appliance, page 10).
8.
Replace front panel.
