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GAS PIPING INSTRUCTIONS
1.
READ ALL GAS PIPING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE MAKING GAS
CONNECTIONS.
WARNING:
IMPROPER GAS HOOKUP WILL VOID WARRANTY AND COULD RESULT IN HAZARDOUS CON-
DITION.
2. Connect the gas line to the 1/2 inch piping that extends from the Gas Burner. A 1/2 inch N.P.T. fitting is re-
quired.
NOTE: all piping must comply with local codes and or dinances of the National Gas Code NFPA #54 /
ANSI Z223.1.
3. The gas line should be a separate supply direct from the meter to the Burner. It is recommended that a new
pipe be used and located so that a minimum amount of work will be required in future servicing. The piping
should be so installed as to be durable, substantial, and gas tight. It should be free from cutting burrs and de-
fects in structure and threading. Cast iron fittings or aluminum tubing should not be used for the main gas cir-
cuit. Joint compounds (pipe dope) should be used sparingly on male threads only and be approved for all gas-
es.
NOTE: The building str uctur e should not be weakened by installation of the gas piping.
The piping should not be supported by other piping, but should be firmly supported by pipe hooks, straps,
bands, or hangers. Butt or lap welded pipe should not be bent.
4. The Pipe Capacity Chart must be used to determine the size pipe to use from the meter to the Burner.
PIPE SIZE
3/8
1/2
3/4
1
1 1/4
5. TEST PIPING FOR LEAKS. Befor e tur ning gas under pr essur e into piping, all openings fr om which
gas can escape must be closed. Immediately after turning on gas, the system should be checked for leaks. This
can be done by watching the 1/2 cubic foot test dial for 5 minutes to show any movement, or by soaping each
pipe connection and watching for bubbles. If leak is found, make the necessary repairs and repeat the above
test.
NOTE: Defective pipes or fittings should be r eplaced and not r epair ed. Never use a flame or fir e of any
form to locate gas leaks, use a soap solution.
6. After the piping and meter have been checked completely, PURGE THE SYSTEM OF AIR. DO NOT bleed
the air inside the unit. Be sure to relight all the gas pilots on other appliances.
NOTE: The bur ner and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected fr om the gas supply piping
PIPE CAPACITY CHART
FOR GAS PRESSURE OF 0.5 PSIG OR LESS BASED ON A 0.6 AND
1.5 SPECIFIC GRAVITY GAS.
MAXIMUM LENGTH FT.
NAT.
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