24
Giant
Manual
Any
compound
used
on
the
threaded
joint
of
the
gas
piping
shall
be
a
type
which
resists
the
ac on
of
lique
fi
ed
petroleum
gas
(propane
/
LPG).
The
gas
supply
line
shall
be
gas
ght,
sized,
and
so
installed
as
to
provide
a
supply
of
gas
su
ffi
cient
to
meet
the
maximum
demand
of
the
heater
and
all
other
gas
consuming
appliances
at
the
loca on
without
loss
of
pressure.
Always
check
all
gas
pipe
connec ons
and
fi
ngs
for
leaks
before
opera ng
the
water
heater.
Use
soapy
water
on
all
fi
ng
and
visually
inspect
for
bubble
forma on.
Rinse
o
ff
soapy
water
and
wipe
dry.
INFORMATION
Refer
to
an
approved
pipe
sizing
chart
if
in
doubt
about
the
size
of
the
gas
line.
Installa on
of
Gas
Supply
MUST
DO
A
manual
gas
control
valve
must
be
placed
in
the
gas
supply
line
to
the
water
heater.
A
union
can
be
used
on
the
connec on
above
the
shut
o
ff
valve
for
the
future
servicing
or
disconnec on
of
the
unit.
Check
the
type
of
gas
and
the
gas
inlet
pressure
before
connec ng
the
water
heater.
If
the
water
heater
is
not
of
the
gas
type
that
the
building
is
supplied
with,
DO
NOT
connect
the
water
heater.
Contact
the
dealer
for
the
proper
unit
to
match
the
gas
type.
Check
the
gas
supply
pressure
immediately
upstream
at
a
loca on
provided
by
the
gas
company.
Supplied
gas
pressure
must
be
within
the
limits
shown
in
the
Speci
fi
ca ons
sec on
with
all
gas
appliances
opera ng.
Before
placing
the
appliance
in
opera on
all
joints
including
the
heater
must
be
checked
for
gas
ghtness
by
means
of
leak
detector
solu on,
soap
and
water,
or
an
equivalent
non
fl
ammable
solu on,
as
applicable.
(Since
some
leak
test
solu ons,
including
soap
and
water,
may
cause
corrosion
or
stress
cracking,
the
piping
shall
be
rinsed
with
water
a er
tes ng,
unless
it
has
been
determined
that
the
leak
test
solu on
is
non
‐
corrosive.)
Use
approved
connectors
to
connect
the
unit
to
the
gas
line.
Purge
the
gas
line
of
any
debris
before
connec on
to
the
water
heater.
General
Instruc ons
WARNING
1.
If
you
are
not
knowledgeable
or
quali
fi
ed
to
install
gas
lines
or
connec ons,
then
contact
a
licensed
professional
to
install
the
gas
supply.
2.
Turn
o
ff
120
V
power
supply.
3.
Turn
o
ff
the
gas.
4.
Gas
is
fl
ammable.
Do
not
smoke
or
provide
other
igni on
sources
while
working
with
gas.
5.
Do
not
turn
on
the
water
heater
or
gas
un l
all
fumes
are
gone.
In
order
to
access
the
gas
connec ons,
remove
the
screws
that
a ach
the
lower
enclosure
to
the
assembly.
Gas
Connec on
(1/2”
(12.7
mm)
MNPT)
