Desa FAS-3B - Manual (Page 10)

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INFRARED NATURAL GAS HEATER
IMPORTANT: Hold pressure regulator
with wrench when connecting it to gas pip-
ing and/or fittings.
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 *
3/8" NPT
Pipe Nipple
Heater
Cabinet
Figure 13 - 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 19.
3" Minimum
Ground Joint
Union
Pressure
Regulator
Regulator
Bracket
Inlet Pipe From Gas
Meter (7" W.C. to
10.5" W.C. Pressure)
CONNECTING TO GAS
SUPPLY
NOTICE: A qualified service per-
son must connect heater to gas
supply. Follow all local codes.
Typical Inlet Pipe Diameters
FA-3B/FAS-3B 3/8" or greater
FA-5B/FAS-5B 1/2" or greater
Installation must include a manual shutoff
valve, union, and plugged 1/8" NPT tap.
Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge
hook up. NPT tap must be upstream from
heater (see Figure 13).
Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male
threads. This will prevent excess sealant
from going into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe
could result in clogged heater valves.
Install sediment trap in supply line as shown
in Figure 13. Locate sediment trap where it
is within reach for cleaning. Locate sedi-
ment trap where trapped matter is not likely
to freeze. A sediment trap traps moisture
and contaminants. This keeps them from
going into heater controls. If sediment trap
is not installed or is installed wrong, heater
may not run properly.
CAUTION: Use pipe joint seal-
ant that is resistant to liquid pe-
troleum (LP) gas.
IMPORTANT: Check gas line pressure be-
fore connecting heater to gas line. Gas line
pressure must be no greater than 14 inches
of water. If gas line pressure is higher,
heater regulator damage could occur.
WARNING: Never connect
heater to private (non-utility) gas
wells. This gas is commonly
known as well-head gas.
CAUTION: Use only new,
black iron or steel pipe. Inter-
nally-tinned copper tubing may
be used in certain areas. Check
your local codes. Use pipe of large
enough diameter to allow proper
gas volume to heater. If pipe is
too small, undue loss of pres-
sure will occur.
INSTALLATION
Continued