EASTMAN 0415136 Epoxy Coated Gas Connector Instruction Manual

: June 3, 2024
: EASTMAN

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0415136 Epoxy Coated Gas Connector
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

0415136 Epoxy Coated Gas Connector

Required System Components

Eastman Gas Connector

Required Tools

Two 10” adjustable wrenches
Pipe thread sealant
Leak detection solution
Cleaning rag

Note

Fuel codes require installation of a manual shut-oﬀ valve in the same room that is whithin easy reach of the appliance (i.e within 6 feet).
A shut-oﬀ valve is not included with this connector.

CAUTION & WARNING

The installation MUST BE complaint with the National Fuel Gas Code (ANSI Z233.1) and local installation codes.
The installation and testing MUST be performed by a qualiﬁed professional. Make sure that gas supply and gas valves of the appliances are shut oﬀ before the installation of gas connector.
DO NOT REUSE any connectors, ﬁttings and valves. They are designed for use on original installation only. Removal of connector and any additional handing may damage connector making it unsafe and unreliable for reuse.
WARNING: Turn oﬀ gas supply before disconnecting old appliance. In absence of manual shut-oﬀ valve near appliance location, gas MUST be shut oﬀ on the main valve, near the meter.
DO NOT use this connector if it has been in a ﬁre. Fire can damage the connector making it unsafe for reuse.
DO NOT use this connector on appliances equipped with rollers or casters. This connector is designed for limited movement after installation. Repeated bending, ﬂexing or extreme vibration can cause metal fatigue and must be avoided.
DO NOT use connectors to make a direct connection to LP gas containers. Connection MUST be made to the regulator device only.
DO NOT use connector on appliance in moving vehicles such as RV’s, trailers, etc. However, this product may be used in manufactured housing, like permanent residence mobile homes.
DO NOT use this connector with infrared radiant tube heaters. Cyclic movement of heater may cause connector to fail.
Keep cleaning solvents containing ammonia or chlorine away from uncoated or damaged gas connectors. DO NOT store these solutions near connectors or use the connectors near a swimming pool or hot tub. If exposed to these chemical products, rinse the connectors thoroughly with water.
DO NOT join two or more connectors to make a longer connector.
DO NOT stretch connector to make it ﬁt. Connector should be of adequate length to reach from the gas supply line to the appliance without stretching.
DO NOT conceal connector or run connector through enclosed outdoor BBQ pits, walls, partitions, ﬂoors or appliance panels. The gas outlet must be in the same room as appliance.
DO NOT assemble gas connector nuts directly to male pipe threads of gas supply pipe or appliance. Install connector using the ﬁttings provided. (See Figure 1)

EASTMAN 0415136 Epoxy Coated Gas Connector - FIGURE 1

WARNING: Turn oﬀ gas supply before disconnecting old appliance. In absence of manual shut-oﬀ valve near appliance location, gas MUST be shut oﬀ on the main valve, near the meter.
Measure
Determine the length needed to reach from the appliance inlet to the gas supply. Allow additional length to access behind the appliance.
*Local codes may limit the maximum length, check all local and applicable codes before installation.
Check Appliance
Identify the manufacturer label on your appliance to determine the gas input rating. Select the correct length and Btu/hr rating that is greater than your appliance. (See below chart)
Match
Make sure ﬁttings included match up to the gas supply and inlet of the appliance.
Be SAFE
Read and understand the installation instructions! Failure to follow the instructions can result in product failure, property damage and/or personal injury.

OD (in)	ID (in)	Straight Length Capacity in BTU/HR
12″	18″	24″
3/8″	1/4″	48,000
1/2″	3/8″	102,000
5/8″	1/2″	180,000

86,000
1″| 3/4″| | | 290,900| 270,500| 255,900| 215,000| 197,400| 173,900

This connector meets or exceeds the minimum allowable capacity as determined under test condition speciﬁed in ANSI Z21.24/CSA6.10. These connectors with the highlighted capacities above are not suitable for radiant tube heaters in the US. Select a connector on the chart above that has a larger ﬂow capacity that the gas rating of your appliance.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Clean all pipe threads with a soft bristle brush and rag to ensure connections are free of any debris such as metal shaving, rust, dirt, oil, or water.
• **WARNING:** Turn oﬀ gas supply before disconnection old appliance. In absence of manual shut-oﬀ valve near appliance location, gas MUST be shut oﬀ on the main valve, near the meter.
Apply pipe thread sealant to the male pipe threads of connection. DO NOT apply grease, oil, sealant, or tape to ﬂare ends of ﬁtting or shut-oﬀ valve. Sealant and tape will prevent this connection from sealing properly.
• **WARNING:** DO NOT USE matches, candles, open ﬂames or other sources of ignition during product installation. A spark or ﬂame may ignite gas vapors causing property damage and/or personal injury including death. Extinguish all pilot lights within 50ft. before proceeding with appliance installation.
Thread steel ﬁtting to manual shut-oﬀ valve and other steel ﬁtting onto appliance regulator.
Thread ﬂare nuts of gas connector onto shut-oﬀ valve and steel ﬁtting. Wrench tighten all connections. DO NOT use a pipe wrench on the connector ﬂare nut.

If necessary, thread new manual shut-oﬀ valve onto gas supply pipe that is wrench tighten. Use a wrench only on the hex surfaces or the ﬁttings.
• **CAUTION: DO NOT stretch the connector to make it ﬁt. Connector must be long enough to allow the appliance to be positioned at its farthest anticipated connected distance from the gas supply without stretching, twisting, or bending that is smaller than a 1-1/2 internal diameter (i.e. approximately the diameter of a golf ball).
• CAUTION: DO NOT trap connector against sharp edges or corners.
• CAUTION:** DO NOT kink, or bend connector sharply on right angles.
1. Turn manual shut-oﬀ valve on to allow gas to enter the system after installation.
  • **WARNING: DO NOT TURN ON APPLIANCE until all connections have been leak tested properly.
  • WARNING:** DO NOT USE lighters, matches, candles, open ﬂames or other sources of ignition to leak test connections!
2. Test all connections with non-corrosive gas leak test solution; bubbles with indicate a leak. If a leak is detected, turn oﬀ gas supply before further tightening connections. Water rinse and towel dry connection once test is complete.
  TEST
  Wait at least 10 minutes or more to be certain that all vapors have dissipated. If the leak test conﬁrms connections do not leak gas and you do not smell any gas. THEN light pilot(s) and turn on appliance again. If you smell gas, turn oﬀ the gas at main shut-oﬀ valve and call a licensed plumber to check for leaks and ﬁx any other problems.
  • CAUTION: Rinse gas connector with water and towel dry after leak testing connections. Soap and test solutions may cause an uncoated connector to corrode.
  • CAUTION: Wait at least 10 minutes to light pilot(s) once you have leak tested all connections and have found no leaks, to be certain that all vapors have dissipated.
  • DANGER: Fuel gases are colorless, tasteless and in its pure state, odorless. They are odorized (rotten egg smell) so that their presence can be detected. LP gases are heavier than air and dissipate slower than natural or manufactured gases. LP gas, if released in quantity, will accumulate in low- lying areas such as a basement or crawl space.
  • The above testing should be performed in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Section 8.2, Piping system, appliance and equipment leakage test, and Section 8.3, Purging.