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CONNECTING
TO GAS
SUPPLY
NOTICE
A qualified service person must connect heater to gas supply.
Follow all local codes.
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WARNING
Never connect heater to private (non-utility) gas well. This gas is
commonly known as wellhead gas.
Typical Inlet Pipe Diameters
VN2000BTC 3/8" or greater
VN2800BTC \1/2" or greater
Installation must include a manual 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 13, page 15).
Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads. This will prevent excess sealant
from going into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe could result in clogged heater valves.
Install sediment trap in supply line as shown in Figure 13, page 15. 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 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.
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CAUTION
Use only new, black iron or steel pipe. Internally-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 pressure will occur.
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CAUTION
Use pipe joint sealant that is resistant to natural gas.
IMPORTANT:
Check gas line pressure before connecting heater to gas line. Gas line
pressure must be no greater than 14 inches of water. If gas line pressure is higher,
heater regulator damage could occur.
