American Water Heater AHCG/HCG3 60T 120 - AHCG3/HCG3 100T 250 Water Heater User Manual


 
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GAS LINE CONNECTION
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SUPPLY GAS LINE CONNECTION
120,000 & 150,000 Btu/hr MODELS
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Fire and Explosion Hazard
Leak test before placing the
water heater in operation.
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gas shutoff valve before leak
testing.
Install sediment trap in
accordance with NFPA 54.
Use joint compound or Teflon tape
compatible with propane gas.
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