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Connecting the gas, Caution, Fp2007 gas connection – Monessen Hearth MJ27NR User Manual

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FP2007
gas connection

FP2007

Pipe Coupling

To Heater
Valve

Gas Supply

Inlet

CONNECTING THE GAS

NOTICE: A qualified gas appliance installer must connect the heater to the gas supply. Consult all local

codes.

IMPORTANT: Hold heater valve firmly with a wrench to prevent movement when connecting to inlet pipe.

Manual Shutoff
Valve

Pipe

Stainless
Flexible Tube

Figure 14 - Gas Connection

Always use an external regulator for all propane/LPG heaters and high pressure one to two-pound systems

only, to reduce the supply tank pressure to a maximum of 13" w.c. This is in addition to the internal regulator in

the heater valve.

Locations that the Pressure Tapping

Point May Be Installed

CAUTION

ChECk GAS TYPE: The gas supply must be the same as stated on the heater’s rating plate.

If the gas supply is different, DO NOT INSTALL ThE hEATER. Contact your dealer for the

correct model.

CAUTION

use new black iron or steel pipe. Internally tinned copper or copper tubing can be used

per National Fuel Code, section 2.6.3, providing gas meets hydrogen sulfide limits, and

where permitted by local codes. Gas piping system must be sized to provide minimum

inlet pressure (Listed on Data Plate) at the maximum flow rate (BTu/hr). undue pressure

loss will occur if the pipe is too small.
A manual shutoff valve must be installed upstream of the appliance. union tee and

plugged 1/8" NPT pressure tapping point should be installed upstream of the appliance.

Figure 14

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