Owner’s Manual
Wood Chip Smoker
13592 Desmond St., Pacoima, CA 91331 818.897.0808 tel 888.753.9898 toll free www.americanrange.com
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GAS CONNECTION
Your appliance will give you peak performance when the gas supply line is of sufficient size to provide the correct gas flow. The gas line
must be installed to meet the local building codes or National Fuel Gas Code ANS Z223.1 and NFPA 54 (latest editions). In Canada,
install the appliance in accordance with CSA B149.1 or .2 and local codes. Gas line sizing requirements can be determined by a qualified
installation professional, your local gas company or by referring to the National Gas Fuel Code, Appendix C, Table C-4 (for natural gas)
and Table C-16 (for propane). The gas line needs to be large enough to supply the necessary amount of fuel to all appliances without
losing pressure to any appliance. A properly sized and installed gas line will deliver a supply pressure between 7.0” W.C. (17.4 mbars,
1.74 kPa) and 10.0” W.C. (24.9 mbars, 2.49 kPa) natural gas or between 11.0” W.C. (27.4 mbars, 2.74 kPa) and 13.0” W.C. (32.4 mbars,
3.25 kPa) propane to all appliances connected to the supply line, operating simultaneously at full demand. The pressure at the gas valve
must not exceed 1/2 PSI.
Each appliance is equipped to operate on one certain fuel type. The type of fuel with which the appliance is intended to operate is
stamped on the data plate, which is attached to the inside of the door.
FUEL SUPPLY AND PRESSURE AND LINE LEAK TESTING
The fuel supply system must be tested before the appliance is used. If the fuel line is going to be tested at a pressure greater than 1/2
PISG (3.45 kPa), insure that that appliance is disconnected from the fuel line. If the fuel line is to be tested at a pressure equal to or
less than 1/2 PSIG (3.45 kPa), the appliance can be connected during the test, but the unit’s gas valve must be shut. Test all gas line
connections for leaks with leak detection solution, or a solution of soap and water when pressure is applied.
QUICK DISCONNECT CONNECTION
In North America gas appliances equipped with casters must be installed with connectors that comply with the Standard for Movable
Gas Appliances, ANSI Z21.69 • CSA 6.16 latest edition. This connection should include a quick disconnect device that complies with
the Standard for Quick Disconnect Devices for Use With Gas Fuel, ANSI Z21.41 • CSA 6.9 latest edition.
When installing the appliance you must also install adequate means for limiting the movement of the appliance without depending
on the connector or quick-disconnect device or it’s associated piping to limit the movement of the appliance. The restraining device
should be attached to the appliance on the back panel.
