Rheem CRTGH-95X Series - Gas Supply

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Gas Supply
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Gas Supply Connections
WARNING: Do not attempt to convert
this water heater for use with a different type of gas
other than the type shown on the rating plate. Doing
so could result in death, personal injury, explosion or
fire, product damage, and/or poor operating conditions
or performance.
NOTICES:
• Gas piping shall be in accordance with local utility
company requirements and/or in the absence of local
codes, use the latest edition of National Fuel Gas
Code (NFGC), ANSI Z223.1. In Canada, use the latest
edition of CAN/CSA B149.1, National Gas and Propane
installation code.
• Apply a thin coat of pipe compound to all threaded
male ends. Compound must be of the type resistant
to the action of LP gas.
• T o ensure proper water heater operation, the gas
pipe and gas meter must be sized correctly.
• I f flexible connectors are used, the minimum inside
diameter must be 3/4" or greater and the rated
capacity of the connector must be equal to or
greater than the BTU capacity of the water heater.
See manufacturer information for the gas connector.
Lengths over 36 inches are not recommended.
• D o not use excessive force (over 31.5 ft. lbs.
[42,7 Nm]) when tightening the pipe sections.
Excessive force can damage the water heater,
especially when Teflon pipe compound is used.
Gas Supply
Union
Manual Gas
Supply Line
Shut-Off Valve
Cap
Sediment Trap
Manual Gas
Shut-Off Valve