Maytag HVP41240PCGA - Manual (Page 15)

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GAS PIPING
Make sure the gas supplied is the same type listed on the model rating
plate. The inlet gas pressure must not exceed 14 inch water column (3.5
kPa) for natural and propane gas (L.P.). The minimum inlet gas pressure
shown on the rating plate is that which will permit firing at rated input.
All gas piping must comply with local codes and ordinances or with the
Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code CAN/CSA B149.1 whichever
applies. Copper and brass tubing and fittings (except tin lined copper
tubing) shall not be used.
If the gas control valve is subjected to pressures exceeding 1/2 psi
(3.5 kPa), the damage to the gas control valve could result in a fire or
explosion from leaking gas.
If the main gas line Shut-off serving all gas appliances is used, also
turn “off” the gas at each appliance. Leave all gas appliances shut
“off” until the water heater installation is complete.
A gas line of sufficient size must be run to the water heater. Consult
the current edition of Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code
CAN/CSA B149.1 and your gas supplier concerning pipe size.
There must be:
• A readily accessible manual shut off valve in the gas supply line
serving the water heater, and
• A drip leg (sediment trap) ahead of the gas control valve to help
prevent dirt and foreign materials from entering the gas control valve.
• A flexible gas connector or a ground joint union between the shut off
valve and control valve to permit servicing of the unit.
Be sure to check all the gas piping for leaks before lighting the water
heater. Use a soapy water solution, not a match or open flame. Rinse
off soapy solution and wipe dry.
Water heaters covered in this manual have been tested and approved
for installation at elevations up to 7,700 feet (2,347 m) above sea level.
When installed at elevations above 7,700 feet (2,347 m), input rating
should be reduced at the rate of 4 percent for each 1,000 feet (
305 m)
above sea level which requires replacement of the burner orifice in
accordance with Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code CAN/CSA
B149.1. Contact your local gas supplier for further information.
Failure to replace the standard orifice with a high altitude orifice when
installed at elevations above 7,700 feet (2,347 m) could result in
improper and inefficient operation of the appliance, producing carbon
monoxide gas in excess of safe limits. This could result in serious
injury or death. Contact your gas supplier for any specific changes
which may be required in your area.
Use pipe joint compound or teflon tape marked as being resistant to the
action of petroleum [Propane (L.P.)] gases.
The appliance and its gas connection must be leak tested before placing
the appliance in operation.
The appliance and its individual Shut-off valve shall be disconnected
from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that
system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 pound per square inch
(3.5 kPa). It shall be isolated from the gas supply piping system by
closing its 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 pound per square inch (3.5 kPa).
Connecting the gas piping to the gas control valve of the water heater can be
accomplished by either of the two methods shown in Figures 18 and 19.
FIGURE 18. GAS PIPING WITH
FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR.
FIGURE 19. GAS PIPING WITH ALL
BLACK IRON PIPE TO GAS CONTROL.