Fire Magic Custom Gourmet Unibody Series 12 & 13 - Manual (Page 7)

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Only one propane gas cylinder may be located in an enclosure. Extra or spare cylinders must be stored outdoors out
of the reach of children and outside of any building, garage or other enclosed area. READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS
PROVIDED WITH PROPANE GAS CYLINDERS. Never locate a cylinder under or near the barbecue unless sufficient
ventilation and shielding is provided to prevent any heating of the cylinder, regulator and rubber hose.
Propane Cylinder Enclosures
To prevent invisible combustible gas from accumulating in your cylinder enclosure, you must provide adequate ventilation.
This is accomplished by having one side of the gas cylinder enclosure left completely open to the outside OR by providing
four (4) ventilation openings. Two openings are to be at the cylinder valve level (Approx.16” above the floor) and on
opposite walls of the enclosure. Two more openings must be at the floor level on opposite sides of the enclosure. The floor
level openings must start at the floor and shall extend no higher than 5” above the floor. Each opening must have a
minimum of 10 square inches (64.5 cm
2
) of free area. To achieve the proper ventilation, you may drill a series of holes,
omit the grout from masonry joints or replace a brick with a hardware cloth screen. If the floor in the cabinet is raised and
the space beneath the cabinet is open to the outside, the lower ventilation openings may be in the floor.
FOR YOUR SAFETY, you must provide these openings for drainage, replacement air and cross ventilation of any storage
area exposed to possible leakage from gas connections, the barbecue or propane cylinder.
IMPORTANT: Additional requirements for safe use of propane gas and gas cylinders appear below.
Household Propane Gas Service
Consult your gas supplier for ventilation requirements when connecting to a HOUSEHOLD propane supply.
SAFE USE & MAINTENANCE OF PROPANE GAS CYLINDERS cont'd
CYLINDER AND CONNECTOR REQUIREMENTS AND
SPECIFICATIONS
a. Propane gas cylinders and valves must be maintained in
good condition and must be replaced if there is visible damage
to either the cylinder or valve.
b. This barbecue, when used with a cylinder, should be
connected to a standard 5 gallon (20lb.) propane gas cylinder
equipped with an OPD (Overfill Prevention Device). The OPD
has been required on all cylinders sold since October 1,1998
to prevent overfilling.
c. Cylinder dimensions should be approximately 12 inches in
diameter and 18 inches high. Cylinders must be constructed
and marked in accordance with the specifications for Propane
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.
d. The cylinder must include a collar to protect the cylinder
valve and the cylinder supply system must be arranged for
vapor withdrawal.
e. A pressure regulator and hose assembly (Figure 3A) must
be used with this outdoor cooking gas appliance. Original and
replacement pressure regulator and hose assemblies must be
those specified by the Robert H. Peterson Co. for connection
with a cylinder connecting device identified as Type I by the
Harmonized Standard ANSI Z 21.58 and CGA 1.6-M95-1995
with Addenda ANSI Z 21.58a -1998 and CGA 1.6a - M98.
f. The propane gas cylinder valve must be equipped with a
cylinder connection coupling device, described as Type I in the
Harmonized ANSI standard defined in paragraph e. above. This
device is commonly described as an Acme Thread Quick
Coupler.
g. Your propane gas cylinder may be equipped with a Type II
Quick Disconnect (plug-in) Coupler (Figure 3B). An approved
regulator /hose assembly for this type of coupling is available
through your dealer from R.H. Peterson Co.
QUICK COUPLER OPERATION
To connect the regulator/hose assembly to the L.P. gas
cylinder valve fitting: Press the hand nut on the regulator
over the Acme thread fitting on the cylinder valve. Turn the
hand nut clockwise to engage the threads and tighten until
snug. The use of pliers or wrench should not be necessary.
To disconnect: Turn the hand nut counterclockwise until
detached. (Figure 3A).
Important: Before using the barbecue and after each time the
cylinder is removed and reattached, check all connections for
leaks. Turn off the barbecue valves and open the main cylinder
valve, then check connections with soapy water. Repair any
leaks before lighting the barbecue.
CAUTION: Always turn the propane cylinder main valve off
after each use and before moving the barbecue and cylinder or
disconnecting the coupling. This valve must remain closed while
the appliance is not in use, even though the gas flow is stopped
by a safety feature when the coupler is disconnected.
Carefully inspect the hose assembly each time before the gas
is turned on. A cracked or frayed hose should be replaced
immediately.
If the appliance is stored indoors, the cylinder must be
disconnected and removed. Cylinders must be stored out of
the reach of children and must not be stored in a building,
garage or any other enclosed area.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
a. DO NOT store a spare propane gas cylinder under or near
this appliance.
b. NEVER fill the cylinder beyond 80 percent full.
c. IF THE INFORMATION IN “A” AND “B” IS NOT
FOLLOWED EXACTLY, A FIRE CAUSING DEATH OR
SERIOUS INJURY MAY OCCUR.
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Figure 3B Type II Quick Disconnect Coupler
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Figure 3A Type I Acme Thread Quick Coupler