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Appliance Preparation
Note: Have the gas supply line installed in accordance
with local building codes, if any. If not, follow ANSI 223.1.
Installation should be done by a qualified installer approved
and/or licensed as required by the locality. (In the Common-
wealth of Massachusetts installation must be performed by
a licensed plumber or gas fitter.)
A. Gas Supply Connection
A 3/8 in. flared fitting has been installed on the gas valve
inlet at the factory. Ensure fittings are of the appropriate size
and type on the gas line connection. If the tubing has to be
cut to length be sure to use the proper cutting and flaring
tool. Also, be careful not to crimp the tubing while bending. If
the tubing becomes crimped, do not use for installation.
WARNING
Gas Leak Risk
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Support control when attaching pipe to
prevent bending gas line.
Joint compound Teflon tape must be used on all threaded
male connections to ensure a tight seal.
WARNING
Fire Risk
Explosion Risk
Personal Injury Risk
An explosion could occur if a connection is
made directly to an unregulated propane (LP)
tank.
Note: An individual manual shutoff valve (not supplied) is
required when installing this appliance. The manual shutoff
valve must be located in an easily accessible area, no more
than 6 feet from the appliance.
WARNING
Fire Risk
Explosion Risk
Verify inlet pressures.
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H i g h p r e s s u r e m a y c a u s e o v e r f i r e
condition.
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Low pressure may cause explosion.
Install regulator upstream of valve if line
pressure is greater than 1/2 psig.
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B. Gas Pressure
Proper input pressures are required for optimum appliance
performance. Gas line sizing requirements need to be made
following NFPA51.
WARNING
Fire Risk
Explosion Risk
High pressure will damage valve.
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Disconnect gas supply piping BEFORE
pressure testing gas line at test pressures
above 1/2 psig.
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Close the manual shutoff valve BEFORE
pressure testing gas line at test pressures
equal to or less than 1/2 psig.
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Gas Leak Test: Make sure the gas connections are tight.
Turn on the gas and coat each joint with a non-corrosive
gas leak check solution. Air bubbles will form indicating
any leaks. DO NOT USE A FLAME OR ANY TYPE OF
IGNITION SOURCE TO CHECK FOR LEAKS. All leaks
must be corrected before proceeding with installation.
WARNING
CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS
Fire Risk
Explosion Risk
Asphyxiation Risk
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Check all fittings and connections.
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Do not use open flame.
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After the gas line installation is complete,
all connections must be tightened and
checked for leaks with a commercially
available, non-corrosive leak check
solution. Be sure to rinse off all leak check
solution following testing.
Fittings and connections may have loosened
during shipping and handling.
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