Bradford-White Corp DS150S Manuel D’Utilisation

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GAS CONNECTIONS
 
 
The gas supply lines must meet all requirements of the National Fuel Gas 
Code, ANSI Z223.1
 - (Latest Edition) and/or in Canada, CAN/CGA B149 
Installation Codes
 - (Latest Editions). 
 
The minimum permissible gas supply pressure for the purpose of input 
adjustment is one (1.0) inch (.25kPa) water column above the operating 
manifold pressure.  See the rating plate and combination gas control for the 
manifold pressure and gas type.  The maximum permissible gas supply 
pressure is fourteen (14.0) inches (3.5kPa) water column for natural gas and 
liquefied petroleum gases/propane gas. 
 
1.   Connect this water heater only to the type of gas (natural or propane 
 
gas) as shown on the rating plate.  Use clean 1/2 inch black iron 
 
pipe.  (Dirt and scale from the pipe can enter the combination control and 
cause it to malfunction).  The inlet gas line must have a drip leg (sediment 
trap) 
installed as close as possible to the water heater’s combination gas 
control having a minimum length of three (3) inches (7.6 cm).  A ground 
joint union must be installed in the gas supply line feeding the water heater 
to permit servicing of the water heater. Compounds used on the threaded 
joints of the gas piping must be resistant to the action of liquefied 
petroleum gases/propane gas. 
 
2.   This water heater and its gas connection must be leak tested before  
 
placing the water heater in operation.  Check for gas leaks with a   
 
soap and water solution and a brush or a commercial leak detector  
 
fluid.  NEVER USE A MATCH OR OPEN FLAME FOR TESTING! 
 
CAUTION 
The water heater and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from 
the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of the system at 
test pressures in excess of 1/2 psi (3.5 kPa).  The water heater must be 
isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its manual shutoff 
valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply system at test 
pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psi (3.5 kPa).  The supply line must be 
capped when not connected to the water heater. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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