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This propane gas side burner is designed to operate on propane gas ONLY, at a pressure regulated at
11”(279.4mm) water column (W.C.) when equipped with the correct propane orifices on the valves and a
propane regulator on the supply line regulated at the residential meter. The LP gas side burner is
designed to be used with a standard 20 lbs gas cylinder and must be constructed and marked in
accordance with specifications of the US Department of Transportation for propane gas cylinders.
Always keep cylinder securely fastened in an upright position. Never connect an unregulated propane
gas cylinder to the side burner.
Do not subject propane cylinders to excessive heat.
CAUTION:
Never store a LP gas cylinder inside a building or in the vicinity of any gas-burning
appliance.
Cylinder Specifications
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Any L.P. gas supply cylinder used with this appliance must be approximately 12 inches diameter
and 18 inches high. The maximum fuel capacity is 80% and is
approximately 20 pounds of propane.
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The L.P. cylinder must have a shut-off valve (see picture) terminating
in a Type 1 L.P.
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A Type 1 compatible cylinder with a Type 1 cylinder valve has a
back-check valve which does not permit gas flow, until a positive seal
has been obtained.
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The cylinder must be arranged for vapor withdrawal. It must also
include a collar to protect the cylinder valve. A safety relief device
having direct communication with the vapor space of cylinder must be
provided. This will expel high pressure gas if the cylinder is overfilled
or overheated which could result in fire or explosion.
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All L.P. gas cylinders used with this appliance shall be constructed and marked in accordance with
the specifications for L.P. gas cylinders of the U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT) or the
National Standard of Canada, CAN/CSA-B339
, Cylinders, Spheres and Tubes for Transportation of
Dangerous Goods; and Commission, as applicable; and shall be provided with a listed overfilling
prevention device.
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Read labels on the L.P. Gas Supply Cylinder.
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New cylinders are always shipped empty for safety.
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Allow only qualified L.P. gas dealers to fill or repair your L.P. gas supply cylinder.
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Inform the gas dealer if it is a new or used cylinder to be filled.
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After filling, have the gas dealer check for leaks and to see that the relief valve remains free to
function.
LP Gas Hook-up
