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VENTILATION (ALL ENCLOSURES)
For All Piping Systems and All Gas Types: (Natural
Gas, Household Propane, L.P. Cylinder)
FOR YOUR SAFETY, you must provide the openings
listed below for replacement air and cross-ventilation
of the unit enclosure.
One side of the enclosure shall be left completely
open to the outside; OR 4 (minimum) ventilation
openings MUST be created (reference Fig. 1):
Each opening must have a minimum of 10 sq. in. of
free area. The openings must be equally sized and
unobstructed.
Two openings must be in the side walls of the enclosure,
at the top level, and spaced at 180 degrees. The openings
must begin 1" or less below the countertop level and end
no more than 5" below the countertop level.
Two openings must be in the side walls of the enclosure,
at the floor level, and spaced at 180 degrees.The openings
must begin 1" or less above the floor level and end no
more than 5" above the floor level.
To achieve the proper ventilation, you may use venting
panels as shown. Contact your dealer.
KEEP THE VENT OPENINGS AND SURROUNDING
AREA OF THE ENCLOSURE CLEAN AND FREE OF
OBSTRUCTIONS AT ALL TIMES.
WARNING: Ventilation openings in side walls shall not
communicate directly with other enclosures of the outdoor
cooking gas appliance.
WHEN A PROPANE (L.P.) CYLINDER IS USED IN THE
ENCLOSURE
When a propane (L.P.) cylinder is installed inside of the
enclosure, the guidelines below MUST be followed.
FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO YOUR
UNIT AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY. Reference Fig. 2 for
an example.
•
A non-combustible heatshield must be installed to
protect the regulator/hose assembly and propane
cylinder valve.
•
Many dealers offer propane tank door with tank tray
models and a propane tank heatshield that rests
directly on the tank to meet the cylinder install
requirements. Propane tank door with tank tray
shown in Fig. 3. Contact your dealer for ordering
information.
ENCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS
Non-combustible
3
Ventilation Requirements
• 4 openings minium with 2 per side wall, spaced at 180º.
• Top openings within 5" of countertop
• Bottom openings withing 5" of floor.
1" min
5" max
4 total vent openings at
10 sq. in. of free area
minimum each
Surrounding area and vent openings
5" max
1" min
must be clear for proper venting.
Fig. 1 Ventilation detail
heat shield
L.P. Cylinder
Fig. 2 Propane cyilnder orientaion
Cylinder and regulator/hose assembly
protected by heat shield
L.P. Cylinder
Fig. 3 Optional door with propane tank tray
Regulator/hose
assembly
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