EK-Pak Owner and Installation Manual
EK-Pak Owner & Installation Manual First Edition December 2002
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Gas Pipe Leak Testing:
All new or changed piping must be leak tested. Consult your gas supplier for more details on
leak testing.
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Install a manometer at the inlet side of the gas valve.
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With all appliances connected, and pilot lights shut off, apply normal regulated gas
pressure to the piping system.
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Record the starting manometer reading and the time of day.
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Close off the main gas shutoff valve outside the building.
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Wait at least three minutes after shutting the main gas valve.
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Record the ending manometer reading and time of day.
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The
manometer
reading
should not have changed.
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Example:
start reading is 11-1/4” wc
end reading is 11-1/4” wc
there is not a leak.
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If the manometer reading drops, then there is a leak in the piping.
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Example:
start reading is 7.25” wc
end reading is 7.1” wc
there is a leak.
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If you can detect any decrease in the reading of your gauge, there is a leak.
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Apply leak detection solution (as appropriate for your piping) to the piping to find the
leak.
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Fix the leak and repeat the above leak testing procedure.
Start Time
Start Manometer
Reading
End Time
End Manometer
Reading
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Z1