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INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
Installation Items Needed (Not Provided)
• 8'' Adjustable Wrench
• 8'' Pipe Wrench
• 3/8'' Flexible Gas Line (24'' Min.) or 1/2'' Black Pipe
• 90 Deg. 1/2 NPT x 3/8'' Flare Fitting or 3/8'' NPT x 1/2 NPT Street Elbow
• Sealant (Resistant to Propane (LP) Gas)
• Allen Wrench
• Shut Off Valve
1) A variety of options are possible for routing the Gas Connection Lines depending on where
your Gas Supply line is located.
2) Identify the gas inlet on the Heater that corresponds to the fuel type for your installation. Re-
move the threaded plug by turning counterclockwise.
Install a 90 degree fitting - not included). Be sure to use a gas resistant sealant on the 3/8 NPT
fitting. Position the fitting so the inlet line can be attached without binding.
3) Install the Gas Line to the 90 Deg. fitting and attach to the Shut Off Valve.
4) Check all connections for gas leaks.
NOTICE:
Most building codes do not permit concealed gas connections. Check
your local building code prior to using a Flexible Gas Line for this installation.
CAUTION
: Use pipe joint sealant that is resistant to gas (PROPANE or NG). We
recommend that you install a sediment trap in a supply line. Locate sediment trap
where it is within reach for cleaning and not likely to freeze. Install in the piping
system between fuel supply and heater. A sediment trap traps moisture and contaminants.
This keeps them from going into heater controls. If sediment trap is not installed or is
installed incorrectly, heater may not run properly.
CAUTION
: Avoid damage to regulator. Hold gas regulator with wrench when
connecting into gas piping and/or fittings. NG Models: 6 in. to 14 in. W.C. Gas
supplier provides external regulator for natural gas.
Equipment
Shutoff
Valve
Attaching Flexible Gas Line to
Equipment Shutoff Valve
To Regulator
Flexible Gas Line or
Black Pipe to Heater
Cabinet Regulator
Propane/LP
To External Regulator
Natural Gas
To Gas Supply
Fig. 16
Natural Gas (NG)
Inlet Location
Propane (LP)
Gas Inlet
Caution: Two gas line installations at the same
time are prohibited.