Recommended LPG System Installation
** In some cases the solenoid valve is installed on the low pressure side of the system
(i.e. after the LPG regulator). See solenoid manufacturers' instructions for
proper installation.
8.
Starting from the propane tank itself, the fuel line attachments should occupy the
following positions: (a) the tank shut-off valve, (b) the solenoid valve, (c) the
pressure gauge, (d) the regulator, and (e) the range itself.
9.
The LPG supply line should be 3/8” (10mm) soft copper line, on which your
plumber will install the flare nuts when you tell him how long to make it (see
figure 1). It can also be a flexible fire-resistant hose, UL or CGA approved hose
for use with propane, complete with 3/8” (10mm) flare nuts on each end. A single
continuous line or hose without couplings or tees is a must. Every connection is a
potential leak.
10.
Because every connection is a potential leak, the fuel line should be one
continuous length of hose or tubing. Do
not
make a “T” off ant fuel line between
an existing appliance and the gas cylinder to feed another appliance. (You may
install a “T” connection only within the fuel tank’s enclosure, so any leakage is
contained.)
11.
Be sure you do not kink the hose or piping connecting the regulator with the range
by bending it too sharply during installation.
12.
Protect the hose against vibration and damage by securing it tightly to bulkheads
and hull side with non-corrosive ties or clamps which will not cut, abrade or pinch
it.
13.
Fuel lines must be protected by close-fitting grommets and sealants where they
pass through decks or bulkheads, and the passage must be made vapor-tight. They
should be installed so that they are readily accessible to inspection.
Fuel System Testing
Test your fuel system for leaks
each time
the cylinder supply valve(s) are opened for
appliance use. Use the following procedure for the test.
First, close burner valve by turning the controls to the
OFF
position. Next, open the
manual cylinder and solenoid valves and make a note of the reading on the pressure
gauge. Now close the manual cylinder valve. The pressure should remain constant for at
least 10 minutes. If it does not, gas is leaking out of the system.
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