Liquid Propane (LP)
Requirements
The 20 lb LP gas supply cylinder used with LP models must be con- structed and marked in accordance with the specifications for
Manifold Pressure: For
Supply Pressure: Maximum line pressure for
Pressure Regulator: The unit must be used with the gas pressure regulator. The regulator will control and maintain a uniform gas pres- sure in the manifold. The burner orifice has been sized for the gas pressure delivered by the regulator.
Cylinder Specification: Any LP gas supply cylinder used with this firepit or fireplace must be approximately 12 inches in diameter and 18 inches high. The maximum fuel capacity is 20 lbs. of propane, or
5 gallons. Full cylinder weight should be approximately 38 lbs. (43.7 lbs. nominal water capacity.) Always use the cylinder dust cap on the cylinder valve outlet during transport and when the cylinder is not connected to the firepit or fireplace.
Transporting Gas Cylinder: Only one cylinder should be transport- ed at a time. Transport cylinder in an upright and secure manner with control valve turned off and the dust cap in place.
Enclosures: Ensure cylinder valves are always readily accessible. A door on the enclosure to gain access to the cylinder valve is accept- able, provided it is
If you build an enclosure for an LP gas cylinder, follow these recom- mended specifications and follow local codes.
Enclosures for LP gas supply cylinders need to be ventilated by open- ings at the level of the cylinder valve and at floor level. This is accom- plished by:
1)Having one side of the enclosure shall be completely open,
Or, for an enclosure with four sides, a top and bottom:
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Installation / Assembly
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