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Explosion Hazard
Use a new CSA approved gas supply line.
Install a shut off valve.
Do not connect a natural gas water
heater to a L.P. gas supply.
Do not connect a L.P. gas water heater to
a natural gas supply.
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death, explosion, or carbon
monoxide poisoning.
Make sure the gas supplied to the heater is the same type as listed on the rating plate. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE THIS WATER
HEATER WITH ANY GAS OTHER THAN THE TYPE LISTED ON THE RATING PLATE.
dope sparingly to the male threads only. DO NOT apply pipe dope to the gas valve.
The water heater and its individual gas shut off valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure
condition. lf this has occured,the gas valve must be replaced. Contact your dealer for service.
FIGURE 13
Gas piping
Manual Gas
Shut off valve
Ground Joint
Union
Check with local
utility for min,
height
3" min
Drip leg
GAS PRESSURE
plate.The minimum supply pressure is for the purpose of input
Note: Air may be present in the gas lines and could prevent
the pilot from lighting on initial start-up.The gas lines should be
of the gas piping system.
GAS REQUIREMENTS
Read the data plate to be sure the water heater is made for the type of gas
you will be using in your home.This information will be found on the data plate
located near the gas control valve. If the information does not agree with the type
of gas available, do not install or light. Call your dealer.
Note: An odorant is added by the gas supplier to the gas used by this water heater.
this odorant as an indication of leaking gas.
GAS PIPING INSTALLATION
All piping must comply with local and state ordinances or with the National Fuel
Gas Code ANSI Z223. I (NFPA 54), whichever applies.
Use dean black iron pipe or equivalent material approved by local codes and
to the water heater as possible. A manual gas shut-off valve should be at least 5
should be installed as shown in Figure 13.
nipple, and a cap)
NOTE:
Control valves for
LP gas have left hand
threads.
these is a leak. Basements, crawl spaces, closet
and areas below ground level will serve as
pockets for accumulation of leaking gas. Before
IF YOU SMELL GAS, follow applicable instructions
on the front cover or on page 10.
LP
GAS
Explosion Hazard
Have a qualified service technician make
sure L.P. gas pressure does not exceed
I 3" water column.
Failure to do so can result in death,
explosion, or fire.
INSTALLATION SAFETY WARNING
12
(consisting of a pipe tee, 4 inch
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