Lp Gas Conversion - Westinghouse WGRGH20**75F Series Installation, Start-Up, Maintenance, Parts, Warranty

Residential gas hybrid water heaters
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Pipe Size (in.)
10
1/2
129
3/4
303
1
605
1 1/4
971
1 1/2
1990
2
4640
Table 21 - Liquid Propane Delivery Capacity - Corrugated Stainless Steel Pipe - Refer to ANSI Z223.1 - National Fuel Gas Code, Latest Edition
Pipe Size (in.)
10
1/2
291
3/4
608
1
1150
1 1/4
2350
1 1/2
3520
2
6790
Table 22 - Liquid Propane Delivery Capacity - Black Iron Pipe - Refer to ANSI Z223.1 - National Fuel Gas Code, Latest Edition
B. LP Gas Conversion
The following instructions MUST BE FOLLOWED when converting the water heater from Natural Gas to Propane. Improper fuel conversions
could result in property damage, severe personal injury, or death.
Contact the local propane gas supplier for recommended sizing of piping, tanks, and 100% gas regulator. Adjust the propane supply
regulator provided by the gas supplier for 13" w.c. maximum pressure.
It is required to use a calibrated combustion analyzer to verify final adjustment according to the combustion chart (Table 24).
An LP Gas Conversion Kit is included in the accessory box. Conversion can only be completed by a qualified licensed professional.
Failure to follow the above instructions could result in property damage, severe personal injury, or death.
How to Convert the Water Heater to LP Gas Operation
1. Remove top service panel by loosening five (5) screws.
Figure 34 - Removing the Top Service Panel
2. Locate the gas valve towards the lower left of the unit.
Figure 35 - Locating the Gas Valve
whl-605 Rev. 002 Rel. 000 Date 1.23.19
Length of Pipe (Feet)
20
30
40
91
74
64
216
177
153
425
344
297
661
528
449
1400
1140
988
3290
2680
2330
Length of Pipe (Feet)
20
30
40
200
160
137
418
336
287
787
632
541
1620
1300
1110
2420
1940
1660
4660
3750
3210
50
60
80
58
53
45
137
126
109
265
241
208
397
359
307
884
805
696
2080
1900
1650
50
60
80
122
110
101
255
231
212
480
434
400
985
892
821
1480
1340
1230
2840
2570
2370
3. Loosen the two nuts connecting the gas tube to the gas valve.
Figure 36 - Gas Valve Nut Locations
4. Insert the LP orifice into the nozzle. Retighten the gas tube and
ensure there are no gas leaks.
Figure 37 - Inserting the LP Orifice
100
150
200
41
31
28
Hour x 1,000
98
75
69
(0.60 Specific
186
143
129
270
217
183
Pressure Drop)
621
506
438
1480
1210
1050
100
150
200
94
84
67
Hour x 1,000
197
175
140
(0.60 Specific
372
330
265
763
677
543
Pressure Drop)
1140
1010
814
2200
1950
1570
BTU's Per
Gravity,
0.5 WC
BTU's Per
Gravity,
0.5 WC

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