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INSTALLATION
Continued
2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where equip
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ment shutoff valve was connected.
3. Pressurize supply piping system by either
opening propane/LP supply tank valve
for propane/LP gas or opening main gas
valve located on or near gas meter for
natural gas or using compressed air.
4. Check all joints of gas supply piping sys-
tem. Apply a commercial leak detection
solution to all joints. Bubbles forming show
a leak.
5. Correct all leaks at once.
6. Reconnect heater and equipment shutoff
valve to gas supply. Check reconnected
fittings for leaks.
Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than
1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa)
1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see
Figure 14).
2. Pressurize supply piping system by either
opening propane/LP supply tank valve
for propane/LP gas or opening main gas
valve located on or near gas meter for
natural gas or using compressed air.
3. Check all joints from gas meter (natural
gas) or propane/LP supply to equipment
shutoff valve (see Figure 15 or Figure 16,
page 15). Apply a commercial leak detec-
tion solution to all joints. Bubbles forming
show a leak.
4. Correct all leaks at once.
Figure 14 - Equipment Shutoff Valve
Equipment Shutoff Valve
Propane/LP
Supply Tank
Control Valve
Location
Figure 15 - Checking Gas Joints
(Propane/LP Gas Only)
Open
Closed
Equipment
Shutoff Valve
We recommend that you install sediment trap
in supply line as shown in Figure 13, page
13. Locate sediment trap where it is within
reach for cleaning. Install in piping system
between fuel supply and heater. Locate sedi
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ment trap where trapped matter is not likely
to freeze. A sediment trap traps moisture 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: Avoid damage to
regulator. Hold gas regulator
with wrench when connecting it
to gas piping and/or fittings.
CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS
WARNING: Test all gas piping
and connections , internal and
external to unit, for leaks after
installing or servicing. Correct
all leaks at once.
WARNING: Never use an
open flame to check for a leak.
Apply a commercial leak de
-
tection solution to all joints.
Bubbles forming show a leak.
Correct all leaks at once.
CAUTION: For propane/LP
units, make sure external regula
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tor has been installed between
propane/LP supply and heater.
See guidelines under
Connect-
ing to Gas Supply
, page 12.
pRESSURE TESTING GAS SUppLY
pIpING SYSTEM
Test pressures In Excess Of 1/2 pSIG
(3.5 kPa)
1. Disconnect appliance with its appliance
main gas valve (control valve) and equip-
ment shutoff valve from gas supply piping.
Pressures in excess of 1/2 psig will dam
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age heater regulator.