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REMOTE PROPANE / ULPG GAS ENCLOSURES INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
If the unit is permanently connected to a gas piping system
from a remote supply tank, installation must be in accor-
dance with local codes or, in absence of local codes, with the
AS/NZS5601 'gas installation code'.
If constructing an enclosure to conceal the propane / ULPG
cylinder- the enclosure
must adhere to the following con-
struction requirements:
Enclosures may be constructed with one side completely
open
OR if the enclosure is built with four (4) sides, a top
and a bottom:
•
A Propane / ULPG gas cylinder enclosure requires
four (4) ventilation openings at the top and bottom
of the enclosure. The openings must adhere to the
minimum requirements according to the capacity of
the cylinder (see Diagram 1).
•
Each opening in the enclosure must be equally sized
and spaced at a minimum of 180
°.
Openings must
remain unobstructed.
•
Top ventilation openings are required on the side
walls of the enclosure within 5" (127mm) of the top
of the enclosure. They need to be of equal size,
unobstructed and spaced 180
°
apart. The openings
need to be a total area of 1 in
²
/lb (14.2 cm
²
/kg) of
fuel storage capacity.
5” Max.
5” Max.
2” Min.
1” Max.
•
Bottom opening must provide a minimum of 12mm
square(3.23 cm²) for each pound of propane/ULPG
contained in the tank (see example below).
•
Every opening must have minimum dimensions to
allow entrance of a 1/8" (3.2mm) diameter rod.
• Ventilation openings in side walls must not communi-
cate directly with other enclosures of the appliance.
•
The cylinder valve must be easily accessible by
hand. Connections should be easy to leak test
inside the enclosure. A door on the enclosure is
acceptable only if easily opened without the use of
tools and is non locking.
•
The enclosure needs to isolate the cylinder from the
burner compartment and provide protection from
radiation, act as a flame barrier and protect the cylin-
der from foreign material.
•
The enclosure needs to allow connection, discon-
nection and inspection of the connection of the
ULPG - gas cylinder.
•
The enclosure should allow testing of any connec-
tion on the ULPG cylinder that might be disturbed
during installation.
•
All flexible connections and hoses must be kept out
of pathways or areas where hose may be subject to
accidental damage.
Propane/ULPG Tank Enclosure Specifications
A
Opening 180
°
apart from each other
B
Minimum of 2" (50.8mm) from floor/ground to base of tank
C
Maximum of 1" (25.4mm) from to base of tank to bottom of opening
A
C
B
Diagram 1
125mm
25mm
50mm
125mm
WARNING: When connecting or disconnecting, leak test
connection with soapy water.
WARNING: 'LIMITED FLEXIBILITY CONNECTORS MUST
COMPLY WITH AS 4631'.
WARNING: Hose assemblies must comply with AS/
NZS1869 & Australian standards.
WARNING: Keep all hoses and materials away from ap-
pliance as it will be subjected to radiant heat
and could be seriously damaged.
WARNING: Inspect all hoses and if there is evidence
of excessive damage, it shall be replaced.
Inspect all hoses prior to use.
