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for the type of gas being used.  This information will be 

found on the data plate located on the front of the water 

heater. If the information does not agree with the type of 

gas available, do not install or operate the water heater. 

Call your dealer.
Note:  An odorant may be added by the gas supplier to 

the gas used by this water heater. This odorant may fade 

over an extended period of time. Do not depend upon this 

odorant as an indication of leaking gas.

The gas piping must be installed according to all local and 

state codes or in absence of local and state codes with the 

“National Fuel Gas Code”, ANSI Z223.1 (NFPA 54)-current 

edition. Canadian installations must be performed in 

accordance with CAN/CSA-B149.1-current edition.      

Note:  If using a flexible gas connector, make sure its rating 

tag matches or exceeds the input of the water heater.
Follow the instructions below and reference figure 19 for 

gas piping installation.
1.  Install a readily accessible manual shut-off valve in the 

gas supply line as recommended by the  local utility. 

Know the location of this valve and how to turn off the 

gas to this unit.

2.  Install a drip leg as shown. The drip leg must be no  

less than 3 inches (7.62 cm) long for the accumulation 

of dirt,   foreign material and water droplets.

3.  Install a ground joint union between the water heater  

and the manual shut-off valve.  This is to allow easy  

servicing.

4.  Turn the gas supply on and check for leaks. Use a 

chloride-free soap and water solution (bubbles forming 

indicate a leak) or other approved method.

3” (7.62 cm)

Minimum 

Important: The gas supply pressure must not exceed the 

maximum supply pressure as stated on the water heater’s 

data plate.  Minimum supply pressure should also be 

maintained per the data plate.