LPG System Pressure Check
Use a pressure gauge.
(See Illustration Below)
This gauge is calibrated to read in "inches of water column pressure".
It is
a standard manometer reading and is colored red.
To take the test reading.
1.
Shut main gas valve off at tank.
2.
Gaining access through the exterior door remove the 3/8" gas line to
the refrigerator burner.
3.
Temporarily install a 3/8 gas shut off valve in line, then turn on main
gas.
4.
Place manometer hose on shut off valve and turn valve open.
5.
The optimum pressure is
11.5 inches of water column.
The pressure
should never be less than
11.0, nor higher than 12.0 inches with all
appliances operating or off.
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