Checking Gas Connections - Desa VN600BA Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

INSTALLATION
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We recommend that you install sediment trap in supply line as
shown in Figure 13. Locate sediment trap where it is within reach for
cleaning. Install in piping system between fuel supply and heater.
Locate sediment trap where trapped matter is not likely to freeze. A
sediment trap traps moisture and contaminants. This keeps them
from going into heater controls. If sediment trap is not installed or
is installed wrong, heater may not run properly.
IMPORTANT: Hold pressure regulator with wrench when con-
necting it to gas piping and/or fittings. Do not over tighten pipe
connection to regulator. The regulator body could be damaged.
3/8" NPT
Pipe Nipple
Ground
Joint Union
Equipment
Shutoff Valve*
Natural Gas
From Gas Meter
(4" W.C. to 10.5"
W.C. Pressure)
Propane/LP
From External
3"
Regulator
Minimum
(11" W.C. to 14"
W.C. Pressure)
Figure 13 - Gas Connection
* A CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT
tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase
the optional CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve from
your dealer. See Accessory, page 30.

CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS

WARNING: Test all gas piping and connections,
internal and external to unit, for leaks after installing
or servicing. Correct all leaks at once.
WARNING: Never use an open flame to check for
a leak. Apply a noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all
joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all leaks
at once.
110720-01E
Pressure
Regulator
Heater
Cabinet
Tee Joint
Reducer
Test
Bushing to
Gauge
1/8" NPT
Connection*
1/8" NPT
Plug Tap
Tee
Joint
Sediment
Pipe
Trap
Nipple
Cap
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Connecting To Gas Supply (Cont.)
Checking Gas Connections
CAUTION: For propane/LP gas, make sure exter-
nal regulator has been installed between propane/LP
supply and heater. See guidelines under Connecting
to Gas Supply , page 8.
Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System
Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa)
1. Disconnect appliance with its appliance main gas valve (control
valve) and equipment shutoff valve from gas supply piping sys-
tem. Pressures in excess of 1/2 psig will damage heater regulator.
2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where equipment shutoff valve
was connected.
3. Pressurize supply piping system by either opening propane/LP
supply tank valve for propane/LP gas or opening main gas valve
located on or near gas meter for natural gas, or using com-
pressed air.
4. Check all joints of gas supply piping system. Apply a non-
corrosive leak detection fluid to all joints. Bubbles forming
show a leak.
5. Correct all leaks at once.
6. Reconnect heater and equipment shutoff valve to gas supply.
Check reconnected fittings for leaks.
Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa)
1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 14).
2. Pressurize supply piping system by either opening propane/LP
supply tank valve for propane/LP gas or opening main gas
valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas, or using
compressed air.
Equipment
Shutoff Valve
Figure 14 - Equipment Shutoff Valve
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