Operating Guide

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IMPORTANT: Install an equipment shutoff valve in an accessible location where the gas pipe goes
indoors. The equipment shutoff valve is for turning on or shutting off the gas to the appliance. 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. The installer must supply an external regulator with nominal
outlet pressure of 11” water column and sufficient flow rates. Install external regulator with the vent
pointing down as shown in Figure 8. Pointing the vent down protects it from freezing rain or sleet. If
flexible gas hose is applied, it should meet the requirements of ANSI/UL569 Standard for Pigtail and
Flexible Hose Connection for LP-Gas. Improper regulator and/or gas hose assembly may occur damage
on your heater, property or/and personal body.
CAUTION: Two gas lines installation at the same time is forbidden. Do not the open cover while the
heater is running.
CAUTION: To avoid gas leakage at the inlet of appliance regulator, a qualified installer or service
technician must use steel or metal hex plug with sealant.
Changing from Liquid Propane to Natural Gas supply:
1) Your heater is equipped with a unique automatic gas source detection and configuration system,
allowing it to perform using both liquid propane and natural gas without any manual conversion.
2) Only a qualified installer or service technician can perform gas type conversion from between
liquid propane and natural gas supply. This is due to the type of connection and installation
required external the heater.
CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS
WARNING: Test all gas piping and connections for leaks after installing or servicing. Correct all
leaks at once.
WARNING: Never use an open flame to check for a leak. Apply a mixture of liquid soap and water to
all joints. If bubbles form, there is a leak. Correct all leaks at once.
Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System
Test Pressures in Excess of 1/2 PSIG (3.5kPa)
1. Disconnect heater with its appliance main gas valve (control valve) and equipment shutoff valve from
gas supply piping system. Pressures in excess of 1/2 PSIG will damage heater regulator.
2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where equipment shutoff valve was connected.
3. Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening gas supply valve.
4. Check all joints of gas supply piping system. Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints. If
bubbles form, there may be a leak.
5. Correct all leaks at once.
6. Reconnect heater and equipment shutoff valve to gas supply. Check reconnected fittings for leaks.
Test Pressures Equal to or Less Than 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa)
1. Close equipment shutoff valve
2. Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening natural supply tank valve.
3. Check all joints from gas meter to equipment shutoff valve. Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to
gas joints. If bubbles form, there is a leak.
4. Correct all leaks at once.