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INSTALLATION
Continued
CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS
WARNING: Test all gas pip
-
ing and connections, internal
and external to unit, for leaks
after installing or servicing. Cor
-
rect all leaks at once.
WARNING: Never use an
open flame to check for a leak.
Apply a noncorrosive leak
detection fluid to all joints.
Bubbles forming show a leak.
Correct all leaks at once.
CAUTION: Make sure exter-
nal regulator has been installed
between propane/LP supply
and heater. See guidelines un
-
der
Connecting to Gas Supply
,
page 13.
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
system. Pressures in excess of 1/2 psig
will damage heater regulator.
2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where equip-
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 system.
Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid 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 Fig-
ure 18).
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 to equip-
ment shutoff valve for natural gas or pro-
pane/LP supply to equipment shutoff valve
for propane/LP (see Figures 19 and 20).
Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to
all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
4. Correct all leaks at once.
Open
Closed
Gas Meter
Equipment
Shutoff
Valve
Gas Control
Valve Location
Figure 20 - Checking Gas Joints (Natural
Gas only)
Figure 18 - Equipment Shutoff Valve
Figure 19 - Checking Gas Joints
(Propane/LP only)
Gas Control
Valve Location
Propane/LP
Supply Tank
Equipment
Shutoff Valve
Equipment
Shutoff Valve
