Propane (Lp) Dangers And Warnings - Garden Treasures FHTS80063E-3 Manual Del Usuario

PROPANE (LP) DANGERS AND WARNINGS

LP GAS
LP gas is flammable and hazardous if handled improperly. Become aware of the characteristics before using any LP gas product.
Propane Characteristics:
• Flammable, explosive under pressure, heavier than air and settles in pools in low areas.
• In its natural state, propane has no odor. For your safety, an odorant has been added.
• Contact with propane could burn your skin.
• Propane is extremely flammable and hazardous if handled improperly.
LP GAS WARNINGS:
• Cylinders must be stored outdoors in a well-ventilated area out of reach of children.
• Disconnected cylinders must have threaded valve plugs tightly installed and must not be stored in a building, garage or any
other enclosed area.
• Never use a propane cylinder with a damaged body, valve, collar or footing.
• Dented or rusted propane cylinders may be hazardous and should be checked by your propane gas supplier.
• Be sure to use only one 20 lb (9.1 kg) LP gas cylinder with a Type 1 valve with this appliance as required by the American
National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the Canadian Standards
• Only tanks marked "propane" may be used.
• The LP gas supply tank must be constructed and marked in accordance with the Specifications for LP gas tanks of the U.S.
Department of Transportatio
Tub es for the Transportation of Dangerous Goods.
• LP gas tank must be arranged for vapor withdrawal.
• The LP gas tank must have a listed overfilling prevention device (OPD) and a QCCI or Type I (CGA810) LP gas tank connection.
• The LP gas tank must have a tank collar to protect the tank valve.
LP gas cylinder must contain a shut-off valve as specified in the standard for compressed gas cylinder valve outlet and inlet
and inlet connection, ANSI/CGA-V-1-1977, CSA B96.
• Never use an LP gas tank with a damaged body, valve, collar, or footing. Dented or rusted LP gas tanks may be hazardous
and should be checked by your LP gas
• The LP gas tank should not be dropped or handled roughly.
• Tanks must be stored outdoors out of the reach of children. Do NOT store in a building, garage, or any other enclosed area.
• Never store your LP gas tank where temperatures can reach ove r 125°F.
• Do not store the LP gas cylinder in direct sunlight or near a source of heat or combustion.
• Never keep a filled LP gas tank in a hot car or car trunk. Heat will cause the gas pressure to increase, which may open the
relief valve and allow gas to esca
• Place dust cap on valve outlet whenever the LP gas tank is no t in use. Only install the type of dust cap on the LP gas tank
valve outlet that is provided with
a. Do not store a spare LP gas cylinder under or near this appliance.
b. Never fill the LP gas cylinder beyond 80% full.
c. If the information in (a) and (b) is not followed exactly, a fire causing death or serious injury may occur.
• LP gas cylinders should be filled only by a certified LP gas dealer.
• The pressure regulator is set for 11 inches of water column ( pressure).
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The maximum inlet propane gas pressure for this outdoor fire table is 250 psi.
• The minimum inlet propane gas pressure for this outdoor fire table is 25 psi.
• The maximum inlet natural gas pressure for this outdoor fire table is 10.5 inch w.c.
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The minimum inlet natural gas for this outdoor fire table is 3.5 inch w.c.
• Never attempt to attach this appliance to the self-contained LP gas system of a camper trailer, motor home or house.
• Always use the pressure regulator and hose assembly provided with the appliance to connect to a LP gas cylinder. Never
connect to an unregulated LP gas supply.
• Hand turn the manual gas control valve. Never use tools. If the valve will not turn by hand, do not try to repair it. Call a
Certified Gas Technician. The use o
Connecting your gas cylinder:
Before connection, be sure that there is no debris caught in the head of the gas cylinder, head of the regulator valve or in the
head of the burner and burner
the regulator valve when the fire table is not in use. DO NOT obstruct the flow of combustion air and ventilation air to the
burner.
n (DOT) or the National standard of Canada, CAN/CSA-B339, LP gas tanks, Spheres and
supplier prior to use.
pe.
the LP gas tank valve. Other types of caps or plugs may result in leakage of propane.
. For technical support contact Lowes at 1-800-643-0067.
f force or any self attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion.
ports. Connect regulator valve and hand-tighten firmly. Disconnect the propane cylinder from
Steering Committee.
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