Checking gas connections, Warning – Vanguard Heating VGN30 User Manual

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IMPORTANT:

Hold pressure regulator with wrench when connecting it to gas piping

and/or fittings.

Pressure
Regulator

Tee Joint

Reducer
Bushing to
1/8" NPT

1/8" NPT
Plug Tap

Test

Gauge

Connection *

Sediment

Trap

Tee Joint

Pipe

Nipple

Cap

Manual
Shutoff
Valve *

Heater
Cabinet

1/2" NPT
Pipe Nipple

Figure 10 - Gas Connection

* An A.G.A. design certified manual shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable
alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase the optional A.G.A. design certified
manual shutoff valve from your dealer. See ACCESSORIES, page 23.

PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY PIPING SYSTEM

Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG

1. Disconnect heater and its individual manual 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 manual shutoff valve was connected.
3. Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or

opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter.

!

WARNING ICON

G 001

WARNING

Never use an open flame to check for a leak. Apply a mixture of
liquid soap and water to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
Correct all leaks at once.

CHECKING

GAS

CONNECTIONS

!

WARNING ICON

G 001

WARNING

Test all gas piping and connections for leaks after installing or
servicing. Correct all leaks at once.

Continued

Ground Joint
Union

Note: Burner bracket
not shown for clarity

From Gas Meter

(4" W.C. to 10.5" W.C. Pressure)

3" Minimum

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