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WARNING: Do not
attempt to convert this
water heater for use with a
different type of gas other
than the type shown on the
rating plate. Such
conversion could result in
hazardous operating
conditions.
High Altitude
This water heater is suitable and certified
for use at high altitude. Refer to the
altitude information on the water heater
rating label for maximum allowable
installation altitude.
!
WARNING: Installations above the
rated altitude as specified on the altitude
label are not authorized and may result in
improper and inefficient operation of the
appliance, producing carbon monoxide gas
in excess of acceptable limits, which could
result in serious injury or death.
Pressure Testing the Gas Supply System
The water heater and its shut off valve
must be disconnected from the gas supply
piping system during any pressure testing
of that system at test pressures in excess
of 1/2 psi (3.5 kPa).
The water heater must be isolated from
the gas supply piping system by closing
it's individual manual shut off valve
during any pressure testing of the gas
supply piping system at test pressures
equal to or less than 1/2 psi (3.5 kPa)
Gas Supply
Leak Testing
The water heater and its gas connections
must be leak tested at normal operating
pressures before it is placed in operation.
Turn on the manual gas shut-off
valve near the water heater.
Use a soapy water solution to test for
leaks at all connections and fittings.
Bubbles indicate a gas leak that must
be corrected.
The factory connections to the gas control
should also be leak tested after the water
heater is placed in operation.
WARNING: Never use
an open flame to test for
gas leaks, as property
damage, personal injury, or
death could result.
The branch gas supply line to the water
heater should be clean, properly sized
steel pipe or other approved gas piping
material.
A union or ANSI design certified semi-
rigid or flexible gas appliance connector
should be installed in the gas line close to
the water heater. The National Fuel Gas
Code (NFGC) mandates a manual gas
shut-off valve: See (NFGC) for complete
instructions.
If flexible connectors are used, the
maximum length shall not exceed
36" (91.4 cm) and must meet the
requirements in ANSI Z21.24/CSA 6.10-
Connectors for Gas Appliances.
Compound used on the threaded joints of
the gas piping must be of the type resistant
to the action of LP gas. Use compound
sparingly on male threads only.
Where a sediment trap is not incorporated
as part of the appliance, a sediment trap
shall be installed downstream of the
equipment shutoff valve as close to the
inlet of the appliance as practical at the
time of the appliance installation.
Do not use excessive force over [31.5
ft. lbs. (42.7 Nm)] in tightening the pipe
joint at the gas control inlet, particularly if
teflon pipe compound is used, as the valve
body may be damaged.
The inlet gas pressure to the water
heater must not exceed 14.0 in. w.c. (3.5
kPa) w.c. for natural gas, and LP gas.
For purposes of input adjustment, the
minimum inlet gas pressure (with main
burner on) is shown on the water heater
rating plate. If high or low gas pressures
are present, contact your gas supplier for
correction.
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