Honeywell vk41 series Handbook page 23

Pilot gas connection (if applicable)
• Square off the end of tubing and remove burrs.
• Slip compression fitting over tubing.
• Insert tubing into gas control housing until it bottoms, slide
fitting into place and turn finger tight.
• Use a wrench to tighten fitting about 1
tight to shear of the olive. Do not use jointing compound.
Connect other end of tubing to pilot burner according to the
manufacturer's instructions.
CAUTION
Do not bend tubing at gas control after compression
fitting has been tightened, as this may result in gas
leakage at the connection.
1
/ turn beyond finger
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Perform gas leak test
WARNING
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD CAN CAUSE
PROPERTY DAMAGE, SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH
Check for gas leaks with a rich soap and water solution
any time work is done on a gas control.
Gas leak test
• Paint all pipe connections upstream of the gas control with
a rich soap and water solution. Bubbles indicate a gas leak.
• If a gas leak is detected, tighten the pipe connection.
• Stand clear while lighting the main burner to prevent injury
caused from hidden gas leaks, which could cause flasback
in the appliance vestibule. Light the main burner.
• With the main burner in operation, paint all pipe joints
(including adapters) and gas control inlet and outlet with
with a rich soap and water solution an approved leak
detection fluid.
• If another gas leak is detected, tighten adapter screws,
joints and pipe connections.
• Replace the part if gas leak can not be stopped.
CAUTION
Keep soap and water solution away from electrical
connecetions.
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