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JVF-M2 Series Outdoor Gas Fireplace
IGM2S-190417
GAS INSTALLATION
A
B
C
PROPANE (LP) CYLINDER ENCLOSURE
If you are planning to operate your
J Series Outdoor Gas Fireplace
using a portable propane cylinder, it must
be placed in an enclosure that meets the following specifications:
A) One side of the enclosure must be left open and a chain located 12 “ (30.5
cm
)above the floor of the enclosure
must span the opening to prevent the tank from tipping. One end of the chain should be attached with a
hook for easy removal of the tank.
B) Two ventilation openings must be provided in the sidewalls of the enclosure (Figure 12), located within
5 “ (127
mm
) of the top of the enclosure, equally sized, spaced at a minimum of 90 degrees (1.57
rad
), and
unobstructed. The opening(s) must have a total free area of not less than 1 square inch per lb. (14.2
cm
2
/
kg
) of
stored fuel capacity.
The floor of the enclosure must be located 2 “ (50
mm
) above the ground and must be non-combustible.
The minimum width and the depth of the enclosure must be 13 “x 13” (330mm x 330mm)
Ventilation openings must be provided at floor level of the enclosure and must have a total free area of not
less than 1/2 in
2
/lb. (7.1 cm
2
/kg) of stored fuel capacity. If ventilation openings at floor level are in a sidewall,
there must be at least two openings. The bottom of the openings must be 1 “ (25.4
mm
) or less from the floor
level and the upper edge no more than 5 “ (127
mm
) above the floor level. The openings must be equally
sized, spaced at a minimum of 90 degrees (1.57
rad
) and unobstructed. Every opening must have minimum
dimensions so as to permit the entrance of a 1/8 “ (3.2
mm
) diameter rod. Ventilation openings in sidewalls must
not communicate directly with other enclosures of the fireplace. The propane cylinder enclosure MUST be
isolated from the fireplace but can be part of the fireplace enclosure. See the example below.
A regulator hose with a QCC-1 connection and
an outlet pressure set for 11” w.c. (2.74
kpa
) can
be purchased at any retail outlet that offers gas
grill replacement parts. All parts of the hose must
remain inside the enclosure.
PROPANE CYLINDER
ENCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS
A
(Tank Size)
B
(Upper Openings)
Total in2 for 2
openings
C
(Lower Openings)
Total in2 for 2
openings
20 lb. tank (9.1 kg)
20 in2 (130 cm2)
10 in2 (65 cm2)
30 lb. tank (13.6 kg) 30 in2 (195 cm2) 15 in2 (100 cm2)
FIGURE 12
