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SECTION 9: G
AS
 P
IPING
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SECTION 9: GAS PIPING
It is important that the gas supply pipe and the 
electrical connections do not support any of the 
heater’s weight.
A gas meter is connected to the service pipe by the 
gas supply company. An existing meter should be 
checked, preferably by the company, to ensure that 
the meter is adequate for the rate of gas supply 
required. 
Installation pipes must be fitted in accordance with 
local and national codes. Pipe work from the meter 
to the heater(s) must be of adequate size. 
9.1 Connections
Connect the heater to the gas supply ensuring that 
the final connections are as follows:
• The gas supply pipe is adequately sized to carry 
the total volume of gas for the complete 
installation.
• An isolating valve and union connection should 
be used and fitted into the supply adjacent to the 
heater.
• For suspended heaters, use an approved metal 
flexible connection between the isolating valve 
and the heater. To reduce pressure loss, use 
one pipe size larger than the heater gas 
connection.
IMPORTANT - The complete installation must be 
purged and tested for gas soundness in accordance 
with local and national codes.
Figure 11: Gas Connection with Stainless Steel Flex Connector
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Connect gas supply according to Figure 11.
Gas can leak if not installed properly.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
injury or property damage.
Gas Isolating Valve
Cap
Union
Connection
Option B:
Medium or Heavy
Guage Tubing
Gas Connection
Option A:
Stainless Steel
Flex Gas
Connector
Drip Leg
  Hold gas nipple securely
with pipe wrench when
attaching the flex gas
connector.
  Do not twist flexible
gas connector.
  Ensure all joints are
gas tight.
Do not bend flexible
gas connector sharply.