Giant UG40 Installation Instructions And Use & Care Guide

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CHECK WITH
LOCAL UTILITY
FOR MINIMUM HEIGHT
3” (76.2 mm) MINIMUM
SEDIMENT TRAP
GROUND
JOINT
UNION
SUITABLE DRAIN
MANUAL GAS
SHUT-OFF VALVE
12” (300 mm)
MAXIMUM
AIR GAP
DISCHARGE PIPE
(DO NOT PLUG OR CAP)
FIGURE 5.
Gas Pressure
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
• Gas leaks cannot always be detected by smell.
• Gas suppliers recommend that you use a gas
detector approved by UL or CSA.
• For more information, contact your gas supplier.
• If a gas leak is detected, follow the “What to do if you
smell gas” instructions on the cover of this manual.
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Gas Pressure Testing
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WARNING
• Use a new CSA approved gas supply line.
• Install a shut-off valve.
• Do not connect a natural gas water heater to an L.P. gas
supply.
• Do not connect an L.P. gas water heater to a natural gas
supply.
• Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
explosion, or carbon monoxide poisoning.
Explosion Hazard
Gas Requirements
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Gas Piping
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GAS SUPPLY

Giant UG40 Specifications

General

Brand	Giant
Model	UG40
Category	Water Heater
Language	English