RealFlame 9605 LP, Owner'S Manual

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• LP gas cylinder must contain a shut-off valve as specified in the Standard for Compressed
Gas Cylinder Valve Outlet and Inlet Connection, ANSI/CGA-V-1-1977, CSA B96.
• Never use an LP gas tank with a damaged body, valve, collar, or footing. Dented or rusted
LP gas tanks may be hazardous and should be checked by your LP gas supplier prior to
use.
• The LP gas tank should not be dropped or handled roughly.
• Tanks must be stored outdoors out of the reach of children. Do NOT store in a building,
garage, or any other enclosed area.
• Never store your LP gas tank where temperatures can reach over 125°F.
• Do not store the LP gas cylinder in direct sunlight or near a source of heat or combustion.
• Never keep a filled LP gas tank in a hot car or car trunk. Heat will cause the gas pressure
to increase, which may open the relief valve and allow gas to escape.
• Place dust cap on valve outlet whenever the LP gas tank is not in use. Only install the
type of dust cap on the LP gas tank valve outlet that is provided with the LP gas tank
valve. Other types of caps or plugs may result in leakage of propane.
a. Do not store a spare LP gas cylinder under or near this appliance.
b. Never fill the LP gas cylinder beyond 80% full.
c. If the information in (a) and (b) is not followed exactly, a fire causing death or
serious injury may occur.
• LP gas cylinders should be filled only by a certified LP gas dealer.
• The pressure regulator is set for 11 inches of water column (pressure).
• The maximum inlet gas pressure for this appliance is 14 inches of water column pressure.
• Never attempt to attach this appliance to the self-contained LP gas system of a camper trailer,
motor home or house.
• Always use the pressure regulator and hose assembly provided with the appliance to connect to
a LP gas cylinder. Never connect to an unregulated LP gas supply. For technical support contact
Real Flame at 1-800-654-1704.
• Hand turn the 1 lb LP gas tank. Never use tools. If the tank will not turn by hand, do not
try to repair it. Call a Certified Gas Technician. The use of force or any self attempted repair may
result in a fire or explosion.
Connecting your gas cylinder
Before connection, be sure that there is no debris caught in the head of the gas cylinder, head of
the regulator valve or in the head of the burner and burner ports. Connect screw on the 1 lb LP
tank and hand-tighten firmly. Disconnect the propane cylinder from the appliance when the unit is
not in use. DO NOT obstruct the flow of combustion air and ventilation air to the burner.
PROPANE (LP) DANGERS AND WARNINGS