Connect An Lpg/Propane Tank - Westinghouse WGen5300DFcv Manuel De L'utilisateur

FILLING THE FUEL TANK
1. Turn the generator OFF and allow to cool for a minimum
of two minutes before fueling.
2. Place the generator on level ground in a well-ventilated
area.
3. Clean area around fuel cap and remove the cap slowly.
Only fill the tank from an approved gasoline container.
Make sure the gasoline container is internally clean and
in good condition to prevent fuel system contamination.
4. Slowly add the recommended fuel. DO NOT overfill. Fill
only to the red maximum fill ring on the fuel screen filter
visible in the filler neck.
5. Install the fuel cap.
Fuel can damage paint and plastic. Use caution when
filling the fuel tank. Damage caused by spilled fuel is not
covered under warranty.
Clean the fuel screen filter of debris before and after
each fueling. Remove the fuel screen filter by slightly
compressing it while removing it from the fuel tank.
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CONNECT AN LPG/PROPANE TANK

• The LPG/propane tank can be of any capacity but the
tank must conform to the standard as listed in Fuel
Safety section.
• Propane tanks that use liquid withdrawal system can
not be used on these models.
• Verify the re-qualification date on the tank has not
expired.
• DO NOT use included LPG/propane hose for any
other appliances.
• All new tanks must be purged of air and moisture
prior to filling. Used tanks that have not been plugged
or kept closed must also be purged. The purging
process should be done by a propane supplier (Tanks
from an exchange supplier should have been purged
and filled properly).
• ALWAYS position the tank so the connection between
the valve and the gas inlet will not cause sharp bends
or kinks in the hose.
Explosion hazard. DO NOT start generator if you smell
propane. ALWAYS fully close the propane tank valve and
disconnect the LPG/propane hose from the generator
when not in use.
1. Turn the generator OFF and place on a flat surface in a
well ventilated area.
2. Verify that the propane tank valve is in the fully closed
position.
3. Remove the cover on the generator propane inlet valve.
4. Use your fingers to hand thread the LPG/propane hose
(included) to the propane inlet on the generator.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT use thread seal tape or any other
type of sealant to seal the LPG/propane
hose connection.
5. Tighten the LPG/propane hose connector to the
generator with a 19 mm or adjustable wrench. DO NOT
over-tighten.
Torque: 5-10 lb-ft.
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