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The second stage then reduces the 10-13 pound pressure to an
operating pressure of 11 inches w.c. (water column) or 6.35 ounces
of outlet pressure to your appliances. The second stage is
adjustable and may need to be adjusted for precise operation. It is
suggested this to be normal maintenance and performed once per
year. Do not make this adjustment without a manometer. This
instrument is required to read actual pressure.
If pressure is too high, it affects performance and safety. Should
pressure be too low, appliances will not operate correctly. An
authorized technician with proper equipment should perform such
tests and adjustments, as may be required.
The propane regulator used on the Venture units, is the automatic
two stage regulator. With both cylinders full of propane, turn the
lever on the regulator towards the cylinder you wish to use first.
This will now be the “supply” cylinder and the other “reserve”.
Slowly open both cylinder valves.
The “ Supply” side of the regulator will continue to supply propane
as long as sufficient propane remains in the “Supply” cylinder. When
pressure in the cylinder drops to about 10 psig, the “reserve” side of
the regulator will open and continue to regulate at 11” WC. At the
time the “supply” cylinder becomes exhausted, a red warning flag
appears in the indicator window. This red flag indicates that a
cylinder exchange can be made.
Before removing the empty cylinder, close the valve to prevent air
from entering to cylinder.
After filling the cylinder, connect the pigtail hose and slowly open the
bottle valve. Do not forget to check for leakage each time you refill
cylinder or disconnect any part on the propane system.
High Pressure Hoses with Acme Connectors
Propane leaves the container through a hose with an ACME
connector attached to the bottle, also having a “flow-limiting device”.
designed to sense
excessive flow.
Two functions of this device:1.
Should container valve be opened too quickly, this device may
close, stopping flow of propane. 2. Should there be a rupture in
propane line, it will reduce the flow to a maximum of 10 (SCFH)
Standard Cubic Feet per Hour. This device is designed to equalize
propane pressures in about 5 seconds, generally being unnoticed.
All pilot light valves must be turned off for equalization of pressure to
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