SAFETY FEATURES
Your GEN-2 has been designed with safety in mind. There are several items worth mentioning.
1.
Pilot safety valve:
We use a dual-stage pilot safety valve, which ensures the pilot flame is present BEFORE allowing gas
to flow to the main burner. Other manufacturers use single–stage valves which allow gas to flow to the main burner while
lighting the pilot flame which could result in a dangerous “fume explosion” when lighting the pilot.
2.
Tip-over shut-off switch:
Gas and electric heater manufacturers are required to use a simple safety device in their units
that shut off the unit in the event it tips over or falls. We have incorporated the same safety into the GEN-2. If the unit is
tilted more than 35 degrees in any direction, the main valve is turned off preventing fuel flow to the main burner.
3.
AGA approved devices:
All of the gas components we use are appropriate for use with both LP and Natural gas. We use
only the finest brass fittings and heavy-duty hoses. The GEN-2 comes with a low-pressure, in-line natural gas regulator or
the new Type I style “no-tool-required” LP regulator to make tank replacement easy. The Type I LP tank connector
incorporates a “flow-limiting” device that reduces flow to 10 SCFH in the event of a leak. The Type I also contains a heat
sensing spring-loaded module, which stops gas flow if the temperature exceeds 240 degrees F.
OTHER FEATURES
We have tried to make your CO
2
generator as easy to use and attractive as possible. Some of the less noticed details of the
GEN-2 include the following.
1.
Powder-coated steel enclosure:
The attractive steel enclosure has been powder-coated for a long lasting finish that will
not fade or shift color with time. The enclosure itself has been engineered to allow the heat produced by the unit to
dissipate and also to operate cooler than other competing generators.
2.
Visual appearance:
Keeping in mind the importance of the generator’s function, we have located all of the key devices on
the right side of the unit. A power rocker-switch has a red flag to indicate the unit is turned ON. An amber light glows
when the main gas solenoid valve is open. The power supply quick-connect as well as the pilot safety valve manual
override button is located in a very accessible location OUTSIDE the enclosure.
3.
Easily serviceable:
We have provided two access points (front and back) which allow the pilot light to be lit from outside
the unit using an extended tip lighter, rather that having to remove the front cover in order to light the pilot light. In the
event the unit must be serviced or burners are to be added, the entire front cover can be easily removed to expose all
serviceable parts.
4.
LP / NG conversions:
Unlike other similar devices, the GEN-2 is very easy to convert from LP to Natural gas operation
or vise-versa. A conversion kit is available that includes the replacement pilot orifice and a new identification label.
Should the need arise to convert the unit, a screwdriver, a couple of wrenches and 5-10 minutes is all that is needed.
Side View
Type I “no-tools”
safety LP regulator
In-line natural
gas regulator
Bottom View
DC Power
connection
Power
“ON” light
Power
switch
Pilot safety
valve
Tip-over safety
switch (inside”)
Solenoid
valve
Pilot safety
valve
