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OPERATION
LP GAS CYLINDER REQUIREMENTS
NOTICE
Propane cylinders that use liquid with-
drawal system can not be used on these models.
LP gas is extremely ammable and could ignite sponta-
neously when mixed with air. The LP gas cylinder used
with this generator must meet the following requirements:
l The cylinder must be manufactured and labeled in accor-
dance with the Specications for LP Gas Cylinders of the
U.S. Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) or the National
Standard of Canada, CAN/CSA-B339, Cylinders, Spheres,
and Tubes for Transportation of Dangerous Goods; and
Commission.
l The cylinder must have a safety relief valve.
l The cylinder must include a UL list-
ed Overll Protection Device (OPD).
Cylinders with this safety feature will have
a unique triangular handwheel. Only use
LP gas cylinders with this type of hand-
wheel.
l
The cylinder must be periodically certied for use by the
authority having local jurisdiction (AHJ). Before use, verify
that the certication date on the cylinder has not expired.
l All new cylinders must be purged of air and moisture prior
to lling. Used cylinders that have not been plugged or
kept closed must also be purged. The purging process
should be done by a propane supplier (Cylinders from an
exchange supplier should have been purged and lled
properly).
CONNECTING AN LP GAS CYLINDER TO
THE GENERATOR
See Figures 15 - 16.
DANGER
Fire and explosion hazard. Nev-
er connect or disconnect the LPG/propane hose while
the engine is running. Do not smoke or create sparks
while handling LPG/propane. Always turn the engine
off and allow the generator to cool for at least ve min-
utes before connecting the propane cylinder.
WARNING
Never use a gas container, LPG/
propane hose, propane cylinder or any other fuel item
that appears to be damaged.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, per-
form a leak test any time the LP gas cylinder is discon-
nected and reconnected.
l Turn the generator off and allow the engine to cool for at
least ve minutes.
l Place the generator on a level surface in a well-ventilat-
ed area. DO NOT connect or disconnect the LP gas
cylinder indoors.
l Place the LP gas cylinder near the generator, but do not
placeitinthepathofthemuferexhaust.
FIG. 15
FIG. 16
A - Handwheel
B - Cylinder valve
C - LPG/propane hose
D - Nipple
A
C
D
B
NOTE: The propane cylinder can be of any capacity but
it must conform to the LP Gas Cylinder Requirements
listed earlier in this section.
l Verify that the handwheel is in its full off position.
l Hold the LPG/propane hose rmly and push the nipple
into the cylinder valve.
l Use your hand to thread the LPG/propane hose to the
cylinder valve. Do not cross-thread. Do not use tools
or sealants.
NOTE: You will feel some resistance as the hose seals in
the cylinder valve. To complete the connection, turn the
connector an additional one-half to three-quarters of a turn.
If you are unable to complete the connection, disconnect
the hose and try again. If you still cannot complete the
connection, DO NOT use this hose!
l Thread the propane hose onto the propane inlet. Gently
pull the hose to see that it is secure.