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125 Pool and Spa Heater Installation and User’s Guide Rev. B 8/14
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GAS CONNECTIONS
GAS LINE INSTALLATIONS
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The gas meter should be checked to make sure that it will supply enough gas to the heater and any other appliances that
may be used on the same meter. The gas line from the meter will usually be of a larger size than the gas valve supplied
with the heater. Therefore a reduction of the connecting gas pipe will be necessary. Make this reduction as close to the
heater as possible.
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NOTE
A manual main shut-off valve must be installed externally to the heater.
WARNING
DO NOT INSTALL THE GAS LINE UNION INSIDE THE HEATER CABINET. THIS WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
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Figure 6.
Section 3. Installation Instructions
Manual
Shut-off
Valve
Sediment
Trap
Union
At least 9"
At least 3"
1" Dia. or larger
(See "Recommended
Pipe Sizes" Chart)
18–24" of 3/4"
Gas line from
Valve
Bell
Reducer