6. DO NOT use connectors to make a direct connec-
tion to L.P. gas containers. (Figure G) Connection
MUST be made to the regulator device only.
7. DO NOT use connectors on appliances in moving
vehicles such as RV’s, trailers, etc. This does not
include manufactured housing (permanent
residence mobile homes).
INSTALLATION:
WARNING:
DO NOT CONNECT PLUS EXCESS FLOW VALVE DIRECTLY TO
THE APPLIANCE. The PLUS valve must be installed between the gas supply
pipe and the flexible gas connector. If installed to the gas inlet of the appliance, the
PLUS valve will not operate.
WARNING:
DO NOT USE matches, candles, open flames or other sources of ignition
during product installation. A spark or flame may ignite gas vapors causing property
damage and/or personal injury including death. Extinguish all pilot lights within 50ft.
before proceeding with appliance installation.
1. Turn off gas supply at the appliance before discon-
necting old appliance. The manual gas shut-off
valve, located near the appliance, is closed and gas
is shut-off when valve handle is perpendicular to
the valve body (Figure H). In absence of manual gas
shut-off valve near appliance location, gas MUST be
shut off at main valve, before the meter.
NOTE:
The Fuel Gas Codes require installation of a
manual gas shut-off valve in the same room, within
easy reach of the appliance.
2. Clean ALL pipe threads with a wire brush and rag to ensure connections are free
of any debris such metal shavings, rust, dirt, oil or water.
3. Apply pipe thread sealant to the male pipe threads.
CAUTION:
DO NOT apply pipe thread sealant or
tape to flare ends of fittings or valves (Figure I).
Sealant and tape will prevent this connection from
sealing properly.
4. If not already installed, thread a manual gas shut-off
valve onto gas stub out. Using one adjustable
wrench to stabilize the gas stub out, wrench tighten
valve with second wrench.
5. Inspect the valve before installing to be certain it has not been damaged. Thread
brass PLUS valve to manual gas shut-off valve. Using one adjustable wrench
to stabilize the manual gas shut-off valve, wrench tighten PLUS valve with
second wrench. Tighten all connections in the same manner.
6. Thread steel gas fitting to gas inlet on appliance. Wrench tighten.
7. Thread flare nuts of gas connector onto PLUS valve and steel fitting.
Wrench tighten both connections.
•
DO NOT
stretch connector to make it fit. Connector should be at least 2 – 3
inches longer than the distance between the appliance and gas supply.
Stretching the connector will stress the stainless steel which may cause cracks
or breaks during appliance use or if accidentally hit.
•
DO NOT
kink, twist or bend connector sharply –
doing so will cause the connector to fail.
Be careful when installing connector to avoid
pinching or kinking the connector (Figure J).
•
DO NOT
allow connector to become trapped
against sharp edges or corners.
•
DO NOT
use connector if bent tighter than
1-1/2 IN. (the diameter of a golf ball). (Figure K)
8. SLOWLY open the manual gas shut-off valve to
allow gas to enter the system. The valve is open and
gas is flowing when the valve handle isparallel to
the valve body (Figure H). NOTE: If gas enters
system too quickly, the PLUS valve may
activate pre-maturely. If this occurs, the PLUS valve will re-open in less than
60 seconds (you will hear a soft “click”).
WARNING:
DO NOT TURN ON APPLIANCE UNTIL ALL
CONNECTIONS ARE LEAK TESTED!
9. Leak test all connections with a clear soap and
water solution or leak detection solution; bubbles
will indicate a leak in the connection. (Figure L)
If a leak is detected, turn off gas supply before
further tightening connections.
WARNING:
DO NOT USE matches, candles, open
flames or other sources of ignition to leak test
connector or fittings. A spark or flame may ignite
gas leaks potentially causing property damage
and/or personal injury including death. (Figure M)
CAUTION:
DO rinse connector with water and towel
dry after leak testing connections. Soap and test
solutions may cause an uncoated connector to
corrode.
10. Wait at least 10 minutes to light pilot(s) once you
have leak tested all connections and have found no
leaks, to be certain that all vapors have dissipated.
WARNING:
DO NOT USE motorized equipment or
other sources of combustion to dissipate gas
vapors. Motorized equipment can ignite gas vapors
causing fire or explosion which may result in property damage and/or personal
injury including death. (Figure N)
DANGER:
Fuel gases are colorless, tasteless and in its pure state, odorless.
They are odorized (rotten egg smell) so that their presence can be detected.
LP gases are heavier than air and dissipate slower than natural or manufactured
gases. LP gas, if released in quantity, will accumulate in low-lying areas such
as a basement or crawl space.
THIS PLUS EXCESS FLOW VALVE (included with the connector) IS NOT
DESIGNED TO ACTIVATE IF ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS ARE PRESENT:
• There are small leaks such as pin hole leaks or lesser leaks caused by cracks
or loose connections that do not increase the gas flow above normal operating
capacity of the appliance.
• The gas appliance malfunctions or the user fails to shut off gas burners.
• There is foreign matter, such as pipe thread sealant, lodged in the valve.
• The manual gas shut-off valve is partially opened, or there is a pipe break
or damage that has occurred upstream of the PLUS valve excess flow
valve, that prevents sufficient gas flow through the valve.
• There is an insufficient gas flow from an improperly sized gas piping system
upstream of the PLUS valve.
• The gas flow through the valve is in the wrong direction. The excess flow valve
responds to gas flow in one direction only (see product label). The valve must be
installed so that the arrows point in the direction of gas flow.
• The PLUS valve is damaged, exposed to fire or improperly installed.
WARNING:
Replace the PLUS valve if it has been damaged or exposed
to fire.
Brass-Craft Mfg. , 39600 Orchard Hill Place Novi, Michigan 48375-5331
TOLL-FREE: 877.272.7755 FAX: 248.305.6011 www.brasscraft.com
©2009 Brass-Craft Mfg.
325.02 10/09
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Fig. J
Fig. K
Fig. L
Fig. M
Fig. N
Patent: 6,923,206 - 6,488,047 - 5,203,365 - 4,874,012
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Excess Flow Valve
Gas Connector
