PROPANE (LP) DANGERS AND WARNINGS
LP GAS
LP gas is flammable and hazardous if handled improperly. Become aware of the characteristics before using any LP gas product.
Propane Characteristics:
• Flammable, explosive under pressure, heavier than air and set
tles in pools in low areas.
• The LP gas supply tank must be constructed and marked in a
cco
rdance with the Specifications for LP gas tanks of the U.S.
n (DOT) or the National standard of Canada, CAN/CSA-B339, LP ga
s
tanks, Spheres and
es for the Transportation
of Dangerous Goods.
• LP gas tank must be arranged for vapor withdrawal.
• The LP gas tank must have a listed overfilling prevention device (OPD) and a QCCI or Type I (CGA810) LP gas tank connection.
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• The LP gas tank must have a tank collar to protect the tank valve.
• Never use an LP gas tank with a damaged body, valve, coll
ar
,
or footing. Dented or rusted LP
gas tanks may be hazardous
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
o
ve r 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. Hea
t will cause the gas pressure to
increase, which may open the
pe.
• 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
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 de
aler.
• The pressure regulator is set for 11 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 provi
ded with the appliance to connect
to a LP gas cylinder. Never
. For technical support contact Lowes at 1-877-888-8225.
• Hand turn the manual gas control valve. Never use tools. If the valve will not turn by hand, do
not try to repair it. Call a
f 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
ports. Connect regulator valve and hand-tighten fi
rmly. Disconnect the propane cylinder from
the regulator valve when the fire table is not in use. DO NOT obstruct the
flow of combustion
air and ventilation air to the
burner.
LP
gas cylinder must contain a shut-o
f
f valve as specified in the standard for compressed gas cylinder valve outlet and inlet
and inlet connection,
ANSI/CGA-
V
-1-1977, CSA B96.
and should be checked by your LP gas
relief valve and allow gas to esca
valve outlet that is provided with
connect to an unregulated LP gas supply.
Certified Gas Technician. The use o
head of the burner and burner
LP GAS WARNINGS:
• Cylinders must be stored outdoors in a well-ventilated area o
ut of reach of children.
• Disconnected cylinders must have threaded valve plugs tig
htly installed and must not be
stored in a building, garage or any
• Never use a propane cylinder with a damaged body, valve, c
ollar or footing.
• Dented or rusted propane cylinders may be hazardous and s
houl
d be checked by your
propane gas supplier.
• Be sure to use only one 20 lb (9.1 kg) LP gas cylinder with a Type 1 valve with this appliance as required by the American
Steering Committee.
• Only tanks marked “propane” may be used.
other enclosed area.
National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the Canadian Stand
ards
• In its natural state, propane has no odor. For your safety, a
n odorant has been added.
• Contact with propane could burn your skin.
• Propane is extremely flammable and hazardous if handled i
mproperly.
•
The maximum inlet propane gas pressure for this outdoor fire table is 250 psi.
•
The minimum inlet propane gas pressure for this outdoor fire table is 25 psi.
•
The maximum inlet natural gas pressure for this outdoor fire table is 10.5 inch w
.c.
•
The minimum inlet natural gas for this outdoor fire table is 3.5 inch w
.c.
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