Navien NPE-180A Installation Manual

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38 Appendixes5.1 Gas ConversionThis water heater is configured for Natural Gas from the factory. Ifconversion to Propane Gas is required, the conversion kit suppliedwith the water heater must be used.WARNINGThis conversion kit shall be installed by a qualified serviceagency* in accordance with Navien America’s instructions andall applicable codes and requirements of the authority havingjurisdiction. The information in these instructions must befollowed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to preventproperty damage, personal injury or death. The qualifiedservice agency is responsible for the proper installation ofthis kit. The installation is not proper and complete until theoperation of the converted appliance is checked as specified inthe manufacturer’s instructions supplied with the kit.* A qualified service agency is any individual, firm, corporation or companywhich either in person or through a representative is engaged in andis responsible for the connection, utilization, repair or servicing of gasutilization equipment or accessories; who is experienced in such work,familiar with all precautions required, and has complied with all of therequirements of the authority having jurisdiction.In Canada: The conversion shall be carried out in accordance withthe requirements of the provincial authorities having jurisdictionand in accordance with the requirements of the CAN‐B149.1 andCAN1‐B149.2 Installation Code.Tools Required:Phillips Screwdriver●Flathead Screwdriver●5/32 ” or 4mm Allen Wrench●Combustion Analyzer or Dual Port Manometer●Gas Leak Detector●Included Items:Gas Orifice (refer to below table)●WaterHeaterNG LP1STAGE 2STAGE 1STAGE 2STAGENPE-180ANPE-180S Ø4.80 Ø5.95 Ø3.80 Ø4.60NPE-210ANPE-210S Ø6.10 Ø6.30 Ø4.50 Ø4.80NPE-240ANPE-240S Ø6.10 Ø6.30 Ø4.50 Ø4.80Table 1. Orifice sizeGas Pressure and Conversion Kit Number Labels●Procedure:Turn off both gas and water supply to the water heater.1.Using a Phillips hand screwdriver, remove 4 screws (2 from the2.top and 2 from the bottom) of the front cover assembly to gainaccess to the internal components. See Figure 1 for illustrationof the front cover on the unit.Figure 1. NPE Series Front coverGas ValveGas InletPipeFigure 2. NPE Series Internal Components5. Appendixes