INSTALLING – Gas Line
INSTALLING GAS LINE
Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu,
with headaches, dizziness, and / or nausea. If you have these
signs, the heater may not be working properly.
Get fresh air at
once!
Turn off gas appliance. Have appliance serviced. Some
people (such as pregnant women, persons with heart or lung
disease, persons with anemia and those at high altitudes) are
more affected by carbon monoxide than others. Make
certain you read and understand all warnings. Place Burner
Base / Grate Assembly in center of firebox and connect
flexible gas line to incoming black iron pipe gas line.
Do not connect appliance before pressure testing gas piping.
Damage to gas valve may result and an unsafe condition may
be caused.
Prepare incoming black iron gas line with
Teflon tape
or
pipe
joint compound
(check with local codes about the use of
Teflon tape). Compounds used on threaded joints of gas piping
shall be resistant to the action of Liquefied Petroleum (LP or
Propane) and should be applied lightly to ensure excess sealant
does not enter the gas line.
Complete your gas installation by connecting incoming gas line
to regulator. Secure all joints tightly with wrench but
do not
over-tighten.
If a flexible gas line is used, take care not to kink
connector. The burner pressure is controlled by the
FIGURE 9, 9a – Gas line and manual shutoff valve
NOTICE
Installation and repair should be done by a qualified
service person well trained in the installation of such
appliances. You will also need a building permit from
your local Building Commissioner before installing this
appliance, otherwise your insurance company may not
cover this appliance.
DANGER
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING
MAY LEAD TO DEATH!
WARNING
Any changes to this heater or its controls can be
dangerous.
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