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the LPG cylinder.
•In the event of an LPG fire, flames should not is acceptable.
The density of air at high altitude is lower be
extinguished unless by doing so the fuel than at sea level. Engine power is reduced supply valve can
be turned off. If the fire is as the air mass and air-fuel ratio decrease. extinguished and a supply of
fuel is not turned
Engine power and generator output will be off,
an explosion hazard greater than the fire reduced approximately 3.5% for every 1000 feet
hazard could be created.
•Keep a fire extinguisher near the generator all the
time.
•Always keep the LPG cylinder in an upright
position.
•
•Do not subject LPG cylinder to excessive heat.
Contact with liquid contents of the cylinder will
cause freeze burns to the skin.
of elevation above sea level. This is a natural
trend and cannot be changed by adjusting the
engine. At high altitudes increased exhaust
emissions can also result due to the increased
enrichment of the air fuel ratio.
Other high altitude issues can include hard
•An LPG cylinder not connected for use shall starting, increased fuel consumption and spark plug
fouling. To alleviate high not be stored in the vicinity of the generator.
•When transporting and storing, turn off the altitude issues other than the natural power loss, FIRMAN
can provide a high cylinder valve and fuel selector switch, and altitude carburetor main jet. The
alternative disconnect the cylinder.
main jet and installation instructions can be
obtained by contacting Customer Support. 3-Permanent Connection to a large
Installation instructions are also available in the
Propane supply tank: Technical Bulletin area of the FIRMAN internet site.
In the instance that you would need to connect
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