Vanguard Heating VMH26TPC - Manual (Page 18)

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INSTALLATION
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CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS
WARNING: Test all gas piping
and connections, internal and
external to unit, for leaks after
installing or servicing. Correct
all leaks at once.
WARNING: Never use an
open flame to check for a leak.
Apply a noncorrosive leak detec-
tion fluid to all joints. Bubbles
forming show a leak. Correct all
leaks at once.
CAUTION: Make sure exter-
nal regulator has been installed
between propane/LP supply and
fireplace. See guidelines under Con-
necting to Gas Supply, page 16.
PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY
PIPING SYSTEM
Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG
(3.5 kPa)
1. Disconnect appliance with its appliance main
gas valve (control valve) and equipment shut-
off valve from gas supply piping. Pressures
in excess of 1/2 psig will damage fireplace
regulator.
2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where equipment
shutoff valve was connected.
3. Pressurize supply piping system by either
opening propane/LP supply tank valve for
propane/LP gas or opening main gas valve
located on or near gas meter for natural gas,
or using compressed air.
4. Check all joints of gas supply piping system.
Apply a noncorrosive leak detection fluid to
gas joints. Bubbles forming show 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 (see Figure 25).
2. Pressurize supply piping system by either
opening propane/LP supply tank valve for
propane/LP gas or opening main gas valve
located on or near gas meter for natural gas,
or using compressed air.
3. Check all joints from gas meter for natural or
propane/LP supply to equipment shutoff valve
(see Figures 26 and 27). Apply a noncorrosive
leak detection fluid to gas joints. Bubbles
forming show a leak.
4. Correct all leaks at once.
Figure 26 - Checking Gas Joints for
Propane/LP Gas (Shown with Optional
Mantel)
Figure 25 - Equipment Shutoff Valve
Equipment
Shutoff Valve
Propane/LP
Supply Tank
Figure 27 - Checking Gas Joints for
Natural Gas (Shown with Optional Mantel)
Equipment
Shutoff Valve
Gas Meter
Open
Closed
Equipment
Shutoff
Valve