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GAS RESIDENTIAL HEATERS
Manual
Shutoff Valve *
Figure 12 - Gas Connection
* An A.G.A. design-certified manual shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable
alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase the optional A.G.A. design-certified manual
shutoff valve from your dealer. See Accessory, page 12.
Tee Joint
Reducer
Bushing to
1/8" NPT
1/8" NPT
Plug Tap
Test
Gauge
Connection *
Tee
Joint
Pipe
Nipple
Cap
Sediment
Trap
Pressure
Regulator
Heater
Cabinet
3/8" NPT
Pipe Nipple
Ground Joint Union
From Gas Meter
(4" W.C. to
10.5" W.C. Pressure)
3" Minimum
Figure 11 - Installing Bottom Mounting
Screw
4. If installing bottom mounting screw
into hollow or solid wall, install wall
anchor. Follow steps 1 through 5 under
Attaching To Wall Anchor Method, page
7.
If installing bottom mounting screw
into wall stud, drill hole at marked
location using 9/64" drill bit.
5. Replace heater on wall.
6. Insert bottom anchor screw through
back panel into bottom anchor or drilled
hole (see Figure 11).
7. Tighten screw until heater is firmly
secured to wall. Do not over tighten.
Note:
Do not replace front panel at this
time. Replace front panel after making
gas connections and checking for leaks
(see page 9).
INSTALLING
TO WALL
Continued
CONNECTING TO
GAS SUPPLY
IMPORTANT:
Hold pressure regulator with wrench when connecting it to gas piping and/
or fittings.
CAUTION: Use pipe joint seal-
ant that is resistant to liquid pe-
troleum (LP) gas.
Install sediment trap in supply line as shown
in Figure 12. Locate sediment trap where it
is within reach for cleaning. Locate sedi-
ment trap where trapped matter is not likely
to freeze. A sediment trap traps moisture
and contaminants. This keeps them from
going into heater controls. If sediment trap
is not installed or is installed wrong, heater
may not run properly.
CAUTION: Use only new,
black iron or steel pipe. Inter-
nally-tinned copper tubing may
be used in certain areas. Check
your local codes. Use pipe 3/8"
diameter or greater to allow
proper gas volume to heater. If
pipe is too small, undue loss of
pressure will occur.
Installation must include a manual shutoff
valve, ground joint union, and plugged 1/8"
NPT tap. Locate NPT tap within reach for
test gauge hook up. NPT tap must be up-
stream from heater (see Figure 12).
Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male
threads. This will prevent excess sealant
from going into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe
could result in clogged heater valves.
NOTICE: A qualified service per-
son must connect heater to gas
supply. Follow all local codes.
WARNING: Never connect
heater to private (non-utility) gas
wells. This gas is commonly
known as well-head gas.
IMPORTANT:
Check gas line pressure be-
fore connecting heater to gas line. Gas line
pressure must be no greater than 14 inches
of water. If gas line pressure is higher,
heater regulator damage could occur.