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• Contaminants in gas lines can
cause fire or explosion.
• Clean all gas piping before
installation.
• Install drip leg in accordance
with NFPA 54.
Sediment Traps
Contaminants in the gas lines may cause improper operation
of the gas control valve that may result in fire or explosion.
Before attaching the gas line be sure that all gas pipe is clean
on the inside. To trap any dirt or foreign material in the gas
supply line, a drip leg (sometimes called a sediment trap)
must be incorporated in the piping. The drip leg must be readily
accessible. Install in accordance with the Gas Piping section.
Refer to the current edition of th
e National Fuel Gas Code,
ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.
A sediment trap shall be installed as close to the inlet of the
water heater as practical at the time of water heater installation.
The sediment trap shall be either a tee fitting with a capped
nipple in the bottom outlet or other device recognized as an
effective sediment trap. If a tee fitting is used, it shall be installed
in conformance with one of the methods of installation, shown
in Figures 49 and 50.
FIGURE 49. GAS PIPING WITH FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR.
FIGURE 50. GAS PIPING WITH ALL
BLACK IRON PIPE TO GAS CONTROL.
CHECK FOR LEAKS
Be sure to check all your gas pipes for leaks before operating your water heater. Use a soapy water solution, not a match or open
flame. Check the factory gas fittings after the main burner is turned “ON”. Use a soapy water solution for this, too.