Gas pressure checks, Fig. 25, Fig. 26 – L.B. White AD100 User Manual

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The following explains a typical procedure to be followed
in checking gas pressures.

The gas pressures will vary depending upon fuel type.

Consult the dataplate on the heater or page 4 in this
manual for specific pressures to be used in conjunction
with this procedure.

Gas pressure measured at the inlet to the gas valve is
Inlet Pressure and gas pressure measured at the outlet of
the gas valve is Burner Manifold Pressure.

A. Preparation

1.

Obtain two pressure gauges capable of reading up to
35 in. W.C.

2.

Disconnect the heater from the electrical supply and
close the fuel supply valve to the heater inlet.

3.

Open the burner access panel.

4.

Brush or blow off any dust and dirt on or in the vicinity
of the gas control valve.

B. Gauge Installation

1.

Locate the inlet and outlet pressure taps, see Fig. 25.
Remove the pressure tap plug using a 3/16 in. allen
wrench.

FIG. 25

2.

Securely connect a pressure gauge to each pressure
tap. See Fig.26.

FIG. 26

3.

O p e n t h e f u e l s u p p l y va l ve s to t h e h e a te r a n d
reconnect the heater electrical supply.

4.

Start the heater

C. Reading Pressures

1.

With the heater operating, the pressure gauges should
read the pressures specified on the dataplate.

2.

Do the readings at the inlet and outlet pressure gauges
agree with that specified on the dataplate? If so,
then no further checking or adjustment is required.
Proceed to section D.

3.

If the inlet pressures do not agree with that specified
on the dataplate, then the regulator controlling gas
pressure to the heater requires adjustment.

4.

If the inlet pressures are correct and the burner
manifold pressure does not agree with that specifed on
the dataplate, then the gas control valve’s internal
pressure regulator requires adjustment. See Fig. 15 for
regulator location.

D. Completion

1.

Once the proper inlet and burner manifold pressures
have been confirmed and/or properly set, close the fuel
supply valve to the heater and allow the heater to burn
off any gas remaining in the gas supply line.

2.

Disconnect the heater from its electrical supply.

3.

Remove the gauges and connecting hoses.

4.

Install pressure tap plugs and tighten securely. Check
for gas leaks.

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LOW PRESSURE GUAGE

OUTLET PRESSURE TAP

INLET PRESSURE TAP

LOW PRESSURE GUAGE

EXAMPLE SHOWS PRESSURE FOR PROPANE GAS

ALWAYS REFER TO PRESSURE ON DATAPLATE

OFF

ON

INTERNAL PRESSURE REGULATOR

EXAMPLE SHOWS PRESSURE FOR L.P. GAS ALWAYS REFER

TO FUEL TYPE AND PRESSURE ON DATAPLATE

WARNING

Do not disassemble the gas control valve.

Do not attempt to replace any components of the gas
control valve.

The gas control valve must be replaced if any physical
damage occurs to the control valve assembly.

Failure to follow this warning will result in fire or
explosions, leading to injury or death to humans, and
property damage.

OUTLET PRESSURE T

INLET PRESSURE TAP

ON

OFF

OUTLET PRESSURE
TAP

Gas Pressure Checks

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