WARNING
Explosion Hazard
• Use a new CSA approved gas supply line.
• Install a shut-off valve.
• Do not connect a natural gas water heater to an L.P. gas
supply.
• Do not connect an L.P. gas water heater to a natural gas
supply.
• Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
explosion, or carbon monoxide poisoning.
Gas Requirements
do not install or light. Contact a
NOTE: An odou
odourant as an indication of leaking gas.
Gas Piping
edition of "Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code"
CSA B149.1
an example of gas piping installation.
Consult the current edition of "Natural Gas and Propane
Installation Code" CSA B149.1 for information on the
correct sizing of gas pipe and other materials.
GAS SUPPLY
Gas Pressure
u
adjustment.
Gas Pressure Testing
Test all
IMPORTANT: This water heater and its gas connection must
•
•
of air, ensure that the fuel is not discharged in the area of the
of this manual.
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MANUAL GAS
SHUT-OFF VALVE
GROUND
JOINT
UNION
CHECK WITH
LOCAL UTILITY
FOR MINIMUM HEIGHT
3" (76.2 mm) MINIMUM
SEDIMENT TRAP
FIGURE 5.
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
• Gas leaks cannot always be detected by smell.
• Gas suppliers recommend that you use a gas
detector approved by UL or CSA.
• For more information, contact your gas supplier.
• If a gas leak is detected, follow the "What to do if you
smell gas" instructions on the cover of this manual.
DISCHARGE PIPE
(DO NOT PLUG OR CAP)
12" (300 mm)
MAXIMUM
AIR GAP
SUITABLE DRAIN