Westinghouse WGen9500DF User Manual page 17

OPERATION
LP GAS CYLINDER REQUIREMENTS
NOTICE
Propane cylinders that use liquid with-
drawal system can not be used on these models.
LP gas is extremely flammable and could ignite sponta-
neously 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 accor-
dance 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 list-
ed Overfill Protection Device (OPD).
Cylinders with this safety feature will have
a unique triangular handwheel. Only use
LP gas cylinders with this type of hand-
wheel.
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 14 - 15.
DANGER
er 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 min-
utes before connecting the propane cylinder.
WARNING
propane hose, propane cylinder or any other fuel item
that appears to be damaged.
WARNING
form a leak test any time the LP gas cylinder is discon-
nected and reconnected.
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-ventilat-
ed area. DO NOT connect or disconnect the LP gas
cylinder indoors.
l Place the LP gas cylinder near the generator, but do not
placeitinthepathofthemufflerexhaust.
Fire and explosion hazard. Nev-
Never use a gas container, LPG/
To reduce the risk of injury, per-
FIG. 14
FIG. 15
C
D
A - Handwheel
B - Cylinder valve
C - LPG/propane hose
D - Nipple
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.
NOTE: You will feel some resistance as the hose seals in
the cylinder valve. To complete the connection, turn the
connector an additional one-half to three-quarters of a turn.
If you are unable to complete the connection, disconnect
the hose and try again. If you still cannot complete the
connection, DO NOT use this hose!
l Thread the propane hose onto the propane inlet. Gently
pull the hose to see that it is secure.
A
B
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