Westinghouse WGen9500TFc User Manual page 21

OPERATION
LP GAS CYLINDER REQUIREMENTS
NOTICE
liquid withdrawal system can not be used on these
models.
LP gas is extremely flammable and could ignite
spontaneously 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
accordance with the Specifications 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 listed
Overfill Protection Device (OPD).
Cylinders with this safety feature will
have a unique triangular handwheel.
Only use LP gas cylinders with this
type of handwheel.
l The cylinder must be periodically certified for use by
the authority having local jurisdiction (AHJ). Before use,
verify that the certification date on the cylinder has not
expired.
l All new cylinders must be purged of air and moisture prior
to filling. 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
filled properly).
CONNECTING AN LP GAS CYLINDER TO
THE GENERATOR
See Figures 16 - 18.
DANGER
Never 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 five minutes before connecting the
propane cylinder.
WARNING
LPG/propane hose, propane cylinder or any other
fuel item that appears to be damaged.
WARNING
perform a leak test any time the LP gas cylinder is
disconnected and reconnected.
Propane cylinders that use
Fire and explosion hazard.
Never use a gas container,
To reduce the risk of injury,
l Turn the generator off and allow the engine to cool for at
least five minutes.
l Place the generator on a level surface in a well-
ventilated 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 muffler exhaust.
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 firmly 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.
FIG. 16
FIG. 17
C
D
A - Handwheel
B - Cylinder Valve
C - LPG/Propane Hose
D - Nipple
A
B
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