Desa WMP20A - Manual (Page 14)

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3. Check all joints from gas meter for natural
gas (see Figure 17) or propane/LP supply
tank for propane/LP gas, to equipment
shutoff valve (see Figure 18). Apply a
noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all
joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
4. Correct all leaks at once.
PRESSURE TESTING HEATER GAS
CONNECTIONS
1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure
16, page 13).
2. For natural gas open main gas valve
located on or near gas meter. For pro-
pane/LP gas open propane/LP supply
tank valve.
3. Make sure control knob of heater is in the
OFF position.
4. Check all joints from equipment shutoff
valve to thermostat gas valve (see Figure
17 or 18). Apply a noncorrosive leak de-
tection fluid to all joints. Bubbles forming
show a leak.
5. Correct all leaks at once.
6. Light heater (see Operating Heater, start-
ing on page 15). Check all other internal
joints for leaks.
7. Turn off heater (see To Turn Off Gas to
Appliance, page 16).
8. Replace front panel. Figure 18 - Checking Gas Joints for
Propane/LP Gas
Equipment Shutoff Valve
Propane/LP
Supply Tank
Thermostat Gas Valve
Figure 17 - Checking Gas Joints for
Natural Gas
Equipment Shutoff Valve
Gas
Meter
Thermostat Gas Valve INsTAllATIoN
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