Gas Supply Connections - Rheem Richmond RMTGH-95DVLP Installation Instructions Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Gas Supply

Gas Supply Connections

WARNING:
convert this water heater for use with a different
type of gas other than the type shown on the
rating plate. Doing so could result in death,
personal injury, explosion or fire, product damage,
and/or poor operating conditions or performance.
NOTICES:
• Gas piping shall be in accordance with local
utility company requirements and/or in the
absence of local codes, use the latest edition of
National Fuel Gas Code (NFGC), ANSI Z223.1.
In Canada, use the latest edition of CSA B149.1,
National Gas and Propane installation code.
• Apply a thin coat of pipe compound to all
threaded male ends. Compound must be of the
type resistant to the action of LP gas.
• To ensure proper water heater operation, the gas
pipe and gas meter must be sized correctly.
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Do not attempt to
• If flexible connectors are used, the minimum
inside diameter must be 3/4" or greater and the
rated capacity of the connector must be equal
to or greater than the BTU capacity of the water
heater. See manufacturer information for the
gas connector. Lengths over 36 inches are not
recommended.
• Do not use excessive force (over 31.5 ft. lbs.
[42,7 Nm]) when tightening the pipe sections.
Excessive force can damage the water heater,
especially when Teflon pipe compound is used.
Manual Gas
Shut-Off Valve
Manual Gas
Supply Line
Shut-Off Valve
Union
Sediment Trap
Cap