Gas Connections - Maxitrol GV60 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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ambient temperature ratings for each component.
GV60 standard version is suitable for indoor use only.
It is the appliance manufacturer's responsibility to deter-
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Do NOT remove screws from the gas valve. Do NOT adjust
and/or alter any components marked with tamper indicating
paint. Motor knob is not to be removed.
1. Turn off gas supply at the appliance service valve before
starting installation, and perform a Gas Leak Test after
the installation is complete.
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supply line to prevent contamination of the gas valve
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3. Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control
knobs. Never use tools. If a knob will not push in or turn
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technician. Force or attempted repair will void warranty
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GAS CONNECTIONS

Fire or Explosion Hazard. Can cause property dam-
age, severe injury, or death. Do NOT bend tubing at gas
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tightened. This can result in gas leakage at the connection.
Use new, properly reamed pipe free from metal or material
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deburred and clean. All tubing bends must be smooth and
free of distortion.
Do NOT overtighten connections. Overtightening can damage
the control body resulting in leakage or control malfunction.
When threads are tightened, the valve must be held at the
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pressure to top casting or plastic cover.
Connection Main Gas (Tubing connections)
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2. Slip nut and ferrule/olive over tubing.
3. Slide nut and ferrule/olive into place, and insert tubing into
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Figure 8: Sediment Trap (where required)
Figure 9: 1 = Clamping Areas, 2 = Mounting Points
Connection Main Gas
(Pipe Connections)
1. Do NOT XVH 7HÀRQ
2. Pipe to be inserted into the valve must be the proper
thread length and to gauge. Thread that is cut too long can
cause distortion or malfunction if inserted too deeply.
3. Apply a moderate amount of approved pipe sealant to the
pipe only, leaving the two end threads bare.
4. Connect pipe to valve inlet and outlet.
Connection Pilot Gas (Tubing connections)
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2. Slip
3. Insert pilot tubing into pilot outlet until it bottoms. Turn
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4. Turn with a wrench until you shear off the
the
5. Connect other end of tubing to pilot burner.
The main gas valve must be disconnected from the gas
supply piping system during any pressure testing of the gas
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supply piping system at test pressures in excess of ½ psi
(3.5 kPa CSA; 50 mbar CE). Overpressurizing can dam-
age the control resulting in leakage or control malfunction.
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FOR OEM USE ONLY
Sediment Trap
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one-piece ¿WWLQJ (nut with ferrule/olive)
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nut. Turn an additional ¾ turn to make a gastight seal.
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over tubing.
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