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HOT WATER OUTLET
- The hot water outlet joint is ½" NPT pipe thread.
- The hot water outlet should be connected by flexible tubing or rigid PVC intended
for use with hot water.
- The inner diameter of the water outlet pipe (including the valve) shouldn't be less
than 3/8". Larger diameter pipe is acceptable as long as the appropriate adapters
are used.
- After connecting, fully open the cold water supply to confirm the flow of water and
to check for leaks. Correct leaks as necessary.
INSTALLING THE GAS SUPPLY
The gas inlet joint is ½" NPT pipe thread. Very Important: Do not use Teflon tape for
gas or gas pipe paste between the unit and the gas inlet pipe connector. Teflon can
ignite in case of gas leaks resulting in undesired combustion.
- For small bottle Liquid Propane installations: Connect the gas supply to your propane
bottle using a standard rubber Liquid Propane hose and low-pressure regulator.
Optimal pressure for your unit is .41-.5 PSI, the same as a typical gas grill. Pressures
set outside this range may result in inconsistent behavior from your water heater.
- For whole house Liquid Propane or Natural Gas Installations: The unit should be
connected directly to the home gas supply using black iron gas pipe or the braided
metal gas appliance hoses located in the water heater section of your local home
improvement store. WARNING: THIS TYPE OF CONNECTION SPECIALLY MUST BE
MADE BY A PROFESSIONAL. Please note that Natural Gas units require .25-.5 PSI
for your unit to operate correctly. If you are unsure of your gas pressure, contact your
gas company.
After the gas inlet is connected, open the gas supply valve and check for gas leaks
at all connections by spraying with soapy water and watching for bubbles. Do not
skip this step! Adjust or repair leaks as needed. Remember that the rubber seals
provided in the installation kit must be used in order to secure the thread and con-
nector well.
- All gas connections must be made by a licensed professional in accordance with
local building codes and regulations.
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