Westinghouse iGen11000DFc User Manual page 19

OPERATION
CONNECTING AN LP GAS CYLINDER TO
THE GENERATOR
See Figures 15 - 16.
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.
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.
Fire and explosion hazard. Nev-
Never use a gas container, LPG/
To reduce the risk of injury, per-
FIG. 15
FIG. 16
C
D
A - Handwheel
B - Cylinder valve
C - LPG/propane hose
D - Nipple
A
B
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