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To provide correct pressure of the fuel supply to your stove, the tank outlet should be between 16” and 72” above the carburetor on the stove. Be sure the support system under the tank is safe and adequate as a full 300 gallon tank will weigh about 2000 lb.
If you must install a tank below the stove, or above the recommended height, a lift pump and/or a level control valve may be needed. You will need to check local building codes regarding such installations.
CONNECTIONS:
There should be 2 valves on a typical installation: 1) a
SECTION 4
Lighting, carburetor adjustments, and draft stabilizer adjustments
PRE-LIGHTING CHECKS:
The installation should be inspected to ensure that the work is complete and the workmanship is satisfactory. No stove should be lit if any part of the installation does not comply with the relevant standards and regulations.
The oil tank should be examined to confirm there is a supply of the correct grade of oil, that a filter and a working isolation valve are fitted. Having verified that the oil pipe work up to the stove is complete and that the fire valve (if used) is closed, the tank isolation valve should be opened and the pipe work inspected for leaks. The pipe into the inlet of the carburetor should be uncoupled, the fire valve (if used) opened and a minimum of one quart of oil collected into a suitable receptacle. If dirt or water is present in this sample, additional oil should be allowed through the pipe work until it is free from contaminates. The fuel pipe work should be reassembled and all connections checked for leaks and tightened as necessary.
Top burn ring: Laying on top of the catalyst inside your Shasta stove is a stainless steel top burn ring. It is important that the ring be in the proper position. It comes in the proper position from the factory. Should the height of this ring change, it is easy to