Installation Sheet

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Installation Instructions
For Natural Gas Lanterns
I. All gas lights should be installed by a LICENSED INSTALLER. The installer should comply
with all local codes.
II. Install fixtures on a line that has a shut off valve. Even though the fixture has its own valve, it is
recommended that the gas line have a shut off separate valve.
PRIMO LANTERNS COME EQUIPPED WITH CSA APPROVED VALVES
TO CONTROL THE FLOW OF GAS YOU MUST PRESS IN THE VALVE STEM KNOB
III. Gas Lanterns are supplied with burners designed for Natural Gas ONLY. The gas supply should
be at a low pressure of 7” water column. For use with Propane you must have the correct stem.
IV. Gas Lanterns are supplied with a fitting to use with ¼” copper internally tinned gas lines. All
connections should be checked for leaks with a soapy solution before lighting lantern.
V. Gas Lanterns are not to be installed on combustible surfaces. Lanterns MUST have a minimum
clearance of 18” from a combustible material.
VI. DO NOT INSTALL Lanterns where they could be accidentally touched. Gas Lanterns are very
HOT when operating. Making contact with Lanterns could result in serious burns.
VII. THESE LANTERNS ARE FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY!!!
YOU MUST PUSH IN THE VALVE STEM KNOB TO TURN IT TO THE ON POSITION
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
I. Open Lantern Door.
II. Be sure fixture valve is in the OFF position, before turning on the main shutoff gas valve.
III. Hold a long match over Gas Lantern burner tip and turn on the fixture gas valve shown.
IV. If the burner does not light immediately turn gas valve to the off position and leave door open.
Wait several minutes, before repeating lighting procedure.
V. Before you try again. YOU MUST WAIT TO LET GAS FUMES CLEAR OUT OF
FIXTURE BEFORE LIGHTING.
VI. Once Lantern is lit, adjust the flame by using the Lantern gas valve. THE HEIGHT OF
THE FLAME SHOULD BE NO HIGHER BIGGER THAN 1-1/2”.
Close Lantern Door and enjoy that beautiful flame of light.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other
Flammable vapors or liquids in the
Vicinity of this or any other gas
Appliance.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
** If you smell gas:
1. Shut off gas to the appliance.
2. Extinguish any open flame.
3. If odor continues, immediately
Call your local gas supplier.
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