FORM NO. 56041496 - Whirlamatic Pro
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REFUELING LP GAS T
REFUELING LP GAS T
REFUELING LP GAS T
REFUELING LP GAS T
REFUELING LP GAS TANKS
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‘INSTALLING OR CHANGING LPG FUEL TANK” for Tank
Removal.
The LP gas tank supplied with machine has a 20Ib. (9.3kg), 5-gallon (18.9L)
capacity. DO NOT OVERFILL.
DO NOT OVERFILL.
DO NOT OVERFILL.
DO NOT OVERFILL.
DO NOT OVERFILL. Overfilling will cause the regulator to
freeze up. Use only D.O.T. and U.L. Listed propane tank and only fill tank
at a reputable propane dealer .
DO NOT attempt to repair the propane tank yourself. Return tank to dealer
for repair.
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NOTE: Never use a tank not intended for the propane machine. Do not
substitute tanks from barbecue grills, etc.
The manufacturer exclusively uses aluminum and steel cylinders that
meet the Department of Transportation guidelines contained in the
D.O.T. # 4ET240 and are additionally U.L. listed.
NFPA 58 discusses the major concerns for filling tanks properly in
Chapter 4. In summary, the tank should never be completely filled with
liquid. A tank that is completely full could create a hazard. The hazard is
known as a hydrostatic pressure situation.
To illustrate this situation, suppose the temperature outside is very cold
(perhaps well below freezing). You fill your tank outside and then bring
it inside where the temperature is maybe 60 degrees Fahrenheit or
warmer. An increase in air temperature will drive up the cylinder
pressure placing stress on the tank. Before reaching a critical pressure
point, the relief valve should open, relieving the pressure by venting
vapor at the top of the tank. However, if there is no vapor at the top of the
tank, this safety measure is compromised. Overfilled tanks do not allow
this built-in safety feature to function properly.
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Overfilling a tank usually results in liquid flowing through the
hose and down into the regulator. This can result in damage
to the machine.
If you observe frost on the regulator, someone has overfilled the tank.
Take the tank to a safe outside location and vent the excess propane.
Venting is accomplished by:
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Removing the tank from machine.
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Taking tank outside of building to safe area.
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Opening the small relief valve located on top of machine.
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Keep tank upright.
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Allow to vent until fuel vapor is not visible.
Whether the tank is filled by weight (most accurate) or by volume, using
a gage, make sure the person doing the filling is qualified.
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Avoid overfilling tanks. Only fill to 80% of capacity. The
manufacturer recommends that refueling be accomplished
by qualified personnel away from public buildings outside.
We further recommend that additional tanks be used so
that rather than refueling at the job site, a simple exchange
of tanks occurs.
STORING LP GAS T
STORING LP GAS T
STORING LP GAS T
STORING LP GAS T
STORING LP GAS TANKS
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Tanks (20Ib.) should not be stored in buildings used by the
public or frequented by anyone passing through or working
in the building. Inside storage in buildings designated as
shop or machinery facilities are acceptable.
Section 5-2.1.1 of the NFPA 58 says: “Containers in storage shall be so
located as to minimize exposure to excessive temperature rise, physi-
cal damage or tampering.”
Provision must be made for venting the actual storage area with both
floor level and high level openings. This venting assures that the heavier
than air propane gas will not settle in pockets, but disperse.
If storage is in a shop or machine storage area that is connected or a
part of an office complex, it should be separated by afire wall along with
proper venting to the outside.
Since these requirements can seldom be found, outside open air
storage is the most practical alternative.
When this option is used, the storage container may be located with
“zero” clearance from the building and with at least 5' of space between
the cage and the nearest building opening.
The tank must be in a secure, tamper-proof security storage enclosure
that provides safety from accident or vandalism.
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Tanks must always be stored in the upright position. The
upright position assures that the discharge is largely vapor
rather than liquid. This is important from the standpoint of
both the quantity of the potential flammable vapor/air mix-
ture and the relieving capacity for the pressure relief de-
vice. (The escape of vapor presents much less hazard than
the escape of liquid).
The manufacturer recommends that tanks be removed from the ma-
chine after use and stored accordingly. The machine can then be
placed in a secure area inside, away from the tank.
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NOTE: Local jurisdiction always prevails there may. Be varying require-
ments. Always check with the local authorities.
