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NOTE: The propane tank should be installed on the unit so that the fuel
1. Position the propane tank so that the tank positioning bracket (C, Figure 1) fits into the slots located on either side of the center slot.
2. Connect the fuel supply hose fitting (B) to the |
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tank. Turn the fuel supply hose fitting to the left to |
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tighten the fuel supply hose fitting. |
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3. Tighten the propane tank straps (A, Figure 2) that | B |
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secures the propane tank to the machine. |
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NOTE: The length of the propane tank straps are |
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adjustable. If the propane tank straps do not firmly |
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secure the propane tank in place, unclasp the |
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propane tanks straps, turn the handles clockwise and | A. Fuel Shut Off Valve |
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then reclaps the propane tank brackets. Continue |
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this process until the propane tank straps hold the |
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tank firmly in place. DO NOT operate the machine |
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with a propane tank that is not firmly secured into |
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place. |
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NOTE: Wait until you are ready to start the machine |
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INITIAL FILL OF A NEW PROPANE |
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TANK |
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A new propane tank that has never been filled with |
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propane requires special procedures to properly |
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purge the tank of air and fill for the first time. Refer |
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to the instructions on the propane tank and fill only at |
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an approved propane dealer following the rocedures |
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and specifications on the tank. |
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EXCESS FLOW VALVE |
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The propane tanks on this unit are equipped with |
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excess flow valves which will close if the flow of |
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propane exceeds a specified rate. |
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Conditions that will cause the excess flow valves to close are:
a)If a component of the propane system suffers significant damage, allowing the mass escape of propane.
b)If one propane tank is empty and the fuel
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