Propane Gas Tanks And Piping - Amana 10759833 Installation Instructions Manual

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To prevent death, personal injury, or property damage due to fire or explosion from a propane gas leak, install a

gas detecting warning device. A gas detecting warning device is the only reliable way to detect a propane gas

leak. Do not rely on smell as rust can reduce the level of odorant in propane gas.

Remember:

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Propane gas is heavier than air and leaking gas can settle in any low area or confined space.

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A propane gas odor can fade, making the gas undetectable.

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A warning device is a required item, if the propane gas unit is installed in either a basement, an excavated area or

a confined space.

If the presence of gas is suspected:

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Do not try to light any appliance.

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Do not touch any electrical switch or use any phone in your building.

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Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.

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If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

IN CANADA "THE CONVERSION SHALL BE CARRIED OUT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF

THE PROVINCIAL AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF

THE CAN/CSA B149.1 AND B149.2 INSTALLATION CODE."

IMPORTANT NOTE: Propane gas conversion kits must

be installed to convert units to propane gas. See

Specification Sheet for kit part number for this model.

All propane gas equipment must conform to the safety

standards of the National Board of Fire Underwriters (See

NBFU Manual 58).

For satisfactory operation, propane gas supply pressure

must be 11 inch W.C. at the unit manifold with all gas

appliances in operation. Maintaining proper gas pressure

depends on three main factors:

1. Vaporization rate, which depends on (a) temperature

of the liquid, and (b) wetted surface area of the con-

tainer or containers.

2. Proper pressure regulation. (Two-stage regulation is

recommended for both cost and efficiency).

3. Pressure drop in lines between regulators, and be-

tween second stage regulator and the appliance.

Pipe size required will depend on length of pipe run

and total load of all appliances.

Complete information regarding tank sizing for vaporiza-

tion, recommended regulator settings, and pipe sizing is

available from most regulator manufacturers and propane

gas suppliers.