GPGM3 Installation Manual

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CAUTION
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

• 



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
• 

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
• 
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

• There will be air in the gas supply line after testing for
leaks on a new installation. Therefore, the air must be
bled from the line by loosening the ground joint union
until pure gas is expelled. Tighten union and wait for


air bleeding procedure. The unit is placed in operation
by closing the main electrical disconnect switch for the
unit.
WARNING

IS NO OPEN FLAME IN THE VICINITY DURING AIR BLEEDING.
PROPANE GAS INSTALLATIONS
WARNING
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



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

For Natural gas to LP gas conversion, Conversion Kit



All propane gas equipment must conform to the safety


For satisfactory operation, propane gas supply pressure
must be within 9.7 - 10.3 inches W.C. at the manifold with
all gas appliances in operation. Maintaining proper gas

1. 
-
tainer or containers.
2. Proper pressure regulation.
3. Pressure drop in lines between regulators, and be-
tween second stage regulator and the appliance. Pipe
size required will depend on length of pipe run and
total load of all appliances.

Complete information regarding tank sizing for vaporiza-
tion, recommended regulator settings and pipe sizing is
available from most regulator manufacturers and propane
gas suppliers.
Since propane gas will quickly dissolve white lead or most
standard commercial compounds, special pipe dope must
be used. Shellac base compounds resistant to the actions

Clyde’s® or John Crane® are satisfactory.