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OWNER’S MANUAL
Figure 12 - Gas Connection
* A CSA/AGA design-certified equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable
alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase the optional CSA/AGA design-certified
equipment shutoff valve from your dealer. See Accessory, page 18.
Tee Joint
Reducer
Bushing to
1/8" NPT
1/8" NPT
Plug Tap
Test
Gauge
Connection *
Pressure
Regulator
Tee
Joint
Pipe
Nipple
Cap
Equipment
Shutoff
Valve *
Ground Joint
Union
Heater
Cabinet
Sediment
Trap
3" Minimum
3/8" NPT
Pipe Nipple
From
Gas Meter
(5" W.C. to
10.5" W.C.
Pressure)
CONNECTING TO GAS
SUPPLY
WARNING: A qualified service
person must connect heater to
gas supply. Follow all local codes.
WARNING: Never connect
heater to private (non-utility) gas
wells. This gas is commonly
known as wellhead gas.
IMPORTANT:
Check gas line pressure be-
fore 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.
CAUTION: Use only new,
black iron or steel pipe. Inter-
nally-tinned copper tubing may
be used in certain areas. Check
your local codes. Use pipe 3/8"
diameter or greater to allow
proper gas volume to heater. If
pipe is too small, undue loss of
pressure will occur.
Installation must include a equipment shutoff
valve, ground joint union, and plugged 1/8"
NPT tap. Locate NPT tap within reach for
test gauge hook up. NPT tap must be up-
stream from heater (see Figure 12). An
appliance main gas valve (equipment shutoff
valve) shall be provided in an accessible
location for turning on or shutting off the
gas to the appliance.
Install sediment trap in supply line as shown
in Figure 12. Locate sediment trap where it
is within reach for cleaning. Locate sedi-
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.
IMPORTANT:
Hold pressure regulator
with wrench when connecting it to gas pip-
ing and/or fittings.
CAUTION: Use pipe joint seal-
ant that is resistant to liquid pe-
troleum (LP) gas.
INSTALLATION
Continued
Continued
WARNING: This appliance re-
quires a 3/8" NPT (National Pipe
Thread) inlet connection to the
pressure regulator.
IMPORTANT:
Install an equipment shutoff
valve in an accessible location. The equip-
ment shutoff valve is for turning on or
shutting off the gas to the appliance.
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.
