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GAS CONNECTIONS
GAS LINE INSTALLATIONS
Before installing the gas line, be sure to check which gas the heater has been designed to burn. This is important
because different types of gas require different gas pipe sizes. The rating plate on the heater will indicate which
gas the heater is designed to burn. Table 4 shows which size pipe is required for the distance from gas meter to
the heater. The table is for natural gas at a specific gravity of .65 and propane at specific gravity of 1.5.
When sizing gas lines, calculate three (3) additional feet of straight pipe for every elbow used.
When installing the gas line, avoid getting dirt, grease or other foreign material in the pipe as this may cause
damage to the gas valve, which may result in heater failure.
The gas meter should be checked to make sure that it will supply enough gas to the heater and any other heaters
that may be used on the same meter.
The gas line from the meter will usually be of a larger size than the gas valve supplied with the heater. Therefore
a reduction of the connecting gas pipe will be necessary. Make this reduction as close to the heater as possible.
The heater and any other gas appliances must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any
pressure testing on that system, (greater that ½ PSIG).
The heater and its gas connection must be leak tested before placing the heater in operation. Do not use flame to
test the gas line. Use soapy water or another nonflammable method.
A manual main shut-off valve must be installed external to the heater.
Rev. A 2-4-2000
WARNING
Do not install the gas line union inside the heater
cabinet. This will void your warranty.
The use of Flexible Connectors (FLEX) is NOT
recommended as they cause high gas pressure drops.
Pipe Sized For Length Of Run In Equivalent Feet
1/2"
Model
Nat
LP
100 DSI
20'
50'
100 MV
20'
50'
CAUTION
3/4"
Nat
LP
50'
150'
150'
50'
150'
150'
1"
Nat
LP
600'
600'
Table 4.
P/N 471438
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