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Natural gas or Propane
There are 2 types of generators available, Natural Gas (NG) or
Liquid Propane (LP). Both units come with the correct
regulator and hose, along with pre-installed, clean-burning
brass burners. Both units are equipped with features like a
safety tip-over switch, to automatically turn off the unit
completely should it tip over or fall and an electronic ignition,
which eliminates the open pilot flame.
Natural Gas -
or NG is provided from a major pipeline, directly
piped into homes and businesses. Because the incoming gas
pressure can vary from less than 1/4 PSI to more than 5 PSI,
the provided regulator MUST be used. (Unless the natural gas
pressure has been verified and is regulated at 4.5” WC) The
natural gas supply to the NG generator must be a regulated to
a very low pressure of 4.5” WC or 1/4 PSI.
Liquid Propane
- or LP is stored in various sizes pressurized
tanks. The supplied LP regulator, (which is designed to
connect directly to portable LP tanks) MUST be used. The
propane gas supply to the LP generator must be a regulated
to a very low pressure of 11” WC or 1/2 PSI.
Note: Large outside propane tanks can be used as
long as the Propane gas pressure has been verified
to be regulated at 11” WC
*The standard for measuring low pressure is INCH / WC or
inches of water column.
!!WARNING!! Installation and connection of the gas lines
must be completed in compliance with local and national
building codes. Consult your local authorities for detailed
requirements.
