Installation
Installation – Option 2
Connection to Gas Supply with Safety Quik
NOTICE
Safety Quik should only be installed at the gas supply manifold outlet end of a gas connector
installation . DO NOT install it on the appliance end .
1 .
Remove the Blue Hose gas connector and all additional items, accessories, and parts
from the Dormont Blue Hose Gas Connector Kit box or bag . Ensure you have all the
necessary parts for your planned installation configuration .
WARNING
!
2 .
Ensure that the main manifold shutoff valve is turned off . Ensure that the appliance to be
served is shut off .
NOTICE
Safety Quik should be located as close as possible to the gas supply manifold with enough
clearance that the valve handle can be turned on or off .
WARNING
!
The Safety Quik MUST be oriented so that the gas enters the female (coupling) side and exits
from the male nipple . FOLLOW THE FLOW DIRECTION ARROWS that are permanently
marked on the Safety Quik .
3 .
Ensure that the gas outlet is in the same room as the appliance and within six feet of the
appliance to be served .
4 .
Apply thread sealant (pipe dope) or thread tape to the male threads of the drop-off pipe
from the gas supply manifold .
5 .
Ensure that the Safety Quik shutoff valve is in the "Off" position with the handle perpen-
dicular to the valve . For further instructions on how to operate the Safety Quik, refer to
page 21 .
Diagram 1: OFF POSITION
Shut-Off Valve
Safety Sleeve
6 .
Hand thread the female shutoff valve end of the Safety Quik onto the male manifold
drop-off pipe . Tighten the connection with wrenches .
7 .
Separate the Safety Quik nipple from the valve by pulling back on the sleeve collar and
pulling the nipple off . The Safety Quik must be in an "Off" position to pull back on the
sleeve collar .
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Nipple
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Diagram 2: ON POSITION
Coupling
Gas Flow