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Check the material you are going to heat and heat according to material manufacturers’
recommendation.
Check the residue in the kettle to make sure it’s the same material you are using. Never mix
materials of different types, grades or from manufacturers.
Maintain a clean work area free of flammable materials and trip hazards.
WARNING! DUE TO THE POSSIBILITY OF FLASHING AND FIRE, NEVER HEAT
THE MATERIAL HIGHER THAN THE MATERIAL MANUFACTURER’S RECOMMENDATION.
SEE MATERIAL CONTAINER FOR THESE RECOMMENDATIONS.
When pouring Material into the hot vat, pour slowly and carefully to avoid splashing. Splashing
Material can cause severe burns.
The level of Material must not be allowed to drop below the top of the flues. To ignore this may
result in a flash, fire or eruption. Overheating and ruining the material can also occur.
WARNING! IF A FLASH OCCURS FROM OVERHEATING THE ASPHALT, CLOSE THE
MANHOLE COVER AT ONCE AND SHUT OFF VALVE AT LP TANK.
Make sure your work area is clear of flammables. The use of CO2 fire extinguisher is highly
recommended for control of kettle fires. If no fire extinguisher is available, cover the fire with
some sort of powdered cement, sand or dirt. If the fire threatens to spread, call the fire depart-
ment.
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ATTACHING/CHECKING LP TANK
Before each use, check all LP hoses and connections for leaks. Test with soapy water for leaks
and replace any defective parts.
This LP burner is designed for
VAPOR PROPANE ONLY!
Vapor burners utilize
LP VAPOR
connections at the top of the tank.
THREADS AT THE MAIN TANK ARE INTERNAL.
WARNING! BE SURE TO USE THE PROPER FUEL SPECIFIED FOR YOUR KETTLE.
USING THE WRONG FUEL CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.
Install the POL end of the hose on the cylinder. LPG fittings have left hand threads. Make sure
the connection is tight.
Before turning the valve open at the tank, make sure the main burner valves are closed.
Open the main LP Tank Valve slowly and all the way.
Set the pressure regulator adjustment screw to 15 PSI on the gauge.
Check to see that the thermometer on the kettle is not damaged or broken.
