Rev. B 8/14 MASTERTEMP
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125 Pool and Spa Heater Installation and User’s Guide
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GAS PIPE SIZING
Table 2.
Section 3. Installation
STAGE TWO “LOW PRESSURE” GAS PIPE SIZING
PIPE SIZING FOR GAS LINE CONNECTIONS
MAXIMUM EQUIVALENT PIPE LENGTH (Ft.)
Natural Gas at 1000 B.T.U. per Cubic Foot
Propane Gas at 2500 B.T.U. per Cubic Foot
MODEL
1/2” 3/4” 1” 1-1/4” 1-1/2” 2” 2-1/2”
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TESTING GAS PRESSURE
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CHECKING THE GAS PRESSURE THROUGH THE COMBINATION GAS CONTROL VALVE
WARNING
Risk of fire and explosion. Improper installation, incorrect adjustment, alteration, service, or maintenance of the Combination
Gas Control Valve can lead to fire or explosion, causing loss of life, personal injury, and/or property damage. If it is necessary to
adjust the gas valve, this must be done by only by a qualified service agency. These instructions are for the use of qualified
service technicians only!
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To Air Flow
Switch
To Gas
Valve Vent
Vent
Pressure Tap
To High Side
of Differential
Pressure Gauge
To Low Side of
Differential Pressure Gauge
Pressure Tap
Inlet
Figure 7.
Connection for Service
To Air Flow
Switch
To Gas
Valve Vent
Connection for Test
GAS PRESSURE REQUIREMENTS
CAUTION
The use of Flexible Connectors (FLEX) is NOT recom-
mended unless they are properly sized according to
the supplier recommendations for the heater rating.
MASTERTEMP
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125 HEATER GAS PRESSURE:
NATURAL AND PROPANE:
MAXIMUM INLET: 14 INCHES W.C.