Fire Feature Manual

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• Propane and natural gas are flammable and hazardous if handled improperly. Become aware of
the characteristics before using any propane and natural gas product.
Propane & Natural Gas Characteristics:
• Flammable, explosive under pressure, heavier than air and settles in pools in low areas.
• In its natural state, propane and natural gas has no odor. For your safety, an odorant has been
added.
• Contact with propane or natural could burn your skin.
• Propane and natural is extremely flammable and hazardous if handled improperly.
Propane Warnings:
• Propane fire tables are set-up to operate on propane only. Using natural gas will result in
excessive carbon output during burning.
• Propane cylinders must be stored outdoors in a well-ventilated area out of reach of children.
• Disconnected cylinders must have threaded valve plugs tightly installed and must not be stored
in a building, garage or any other enclosed area.
• Never use a propane cylinder with a damaged body, valve, collar or footing.
• Dented or rusted propane cylinders may be hazardous and should be checked by your propane
gas supplier.
• Be sure to use only one 20 lb (9.1 kg) propane cylinder with a Type 1 valve with this appliance as
required by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the Canadian Standards
Steering Committee. Only tanks marked “propane” may be used.
• The propane supply tank must be constructed and marked in accordance with the specifications
for propane tanks of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) or the National Standard of
Canada, CAN/CSA-B339, propane tanks, spheres and tubes for the transportation of dangerous
goods commission.
• Propane tank must be arranged for vapor withdrawal.
• The propane tank must have a tank collar to protect the tank valve.
• Propane cylinder must contain a shut-off valve as specified in the standard for compressed gas
• Cylinder valve outlet and inlet connection, ANSI/CGA-V-1-1977, CSA B96.
• The propane tank should not be dropped or handled roughly.
• Tanks must be stored outdoors out of the reach of children.
• DO NOT store in a building, garage, or any other enclosed area.
• Never store your propane tank where temperatures can reach over 125°F.
• DO NOT store the propane cylinder in direct sunlight or near a source of heat or combustion.
• NEVER keep a filled propane tank in a hot car or car trunk. Heat will cause the gas pressure to
increase, which may open the relief valve and allow gas to escape.
PROPANE & NATURAL GAS DANGERS AND WARNINGS