RED DRAGON ELECTRONIC PROPANE FLARE
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RED DRAGON ELECTRONIC PROPANE FLARE Assembly and Operating Instructions For Models: PF-12 LPS – 1/4" Flare – 6,900,000 BTU/hr Max PF-14 LPS – 3/8" Flare – 38,000,000 BTU/hr Max PF-16 LPS – 1/2" Flare – 48,300,000 BTU/hr Max The RED DRAGON PROPANE FLARE is designed for the evacuation of LP liquid or vapor only. Its use for the evacuation of any other gases or flammable liquids is strongly discouraged and cancels any warranties or perceived responsibility of FLAME ENGINEERING, INC. Read this manual and any other safety-related information before assembling, operating or maintaining your RED DRAGON PROPANE FLARE: Save this manual for future reference. TORCHES & EQUIP. Failure to follow these instructions, local, state, national codes and other instructions provided with this flare equipment may result in serious injury or death. PFLPS Instruction Man

PLEASE READ BEFORE GETTING STARTED: The purpose of the Red Dragon Electronic Propane Flare is to provide an efficient process for the evacuation of propane liquid and or vapors from an LP container. It is important to remember a Red Dragon Propane Flare will not completely empty the container. All safety rules, local ordinances, state and federal regulations are to be reviewed and permission granted by the appropriate authority before the flaring of LP cylinders in or near to a populated area. All gas components used in the construction of the Red Dragon Propane Flare are either UL or CSA...

COMPONENT PHOTOS & DESCRIPTIONS: Electrode Box Flare Head/Flare Hose Assembly Upper Tower Handle Pilot Torch Evacuation Flare Tube Upper Tower 1/4” Pilot Torch Hose w/ Female Swivel Connection Flare Head/Hose (Attached to Pilot Torch Hose) Assembly Flare Tube Hose w/ Female Swivel Connection Heat Sensor & Ignition Wire Female Swivel Connection 25’ – Evacuation Tank Hose Assembly Control Box Receiver Plate Flare Tower Pin Master On/Off Switch Pressure Gauge Ball Valve Electronics Control Box Evacuation Tank Fitting Acme Thread LP Fitting For 1/2” Flare Tower Shown Here Lower Tower Pressure...

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS: BEFORE OPERATING THE RED DRAGON PROPANE FLARE: Make sure you have selected a safe area for placement and operation with approximately 40 foot radius and a minimum 50 feet of vertical clearance. Tee Handle Spring Lock Circle Eyelets 1. Stand the tower in an upright position on the tower base plate. Remove the three Leg Pins that are securing the Tripod Legs and pull the legs free of the storage brackets. (see photos A & B) 2. Pull the tee handle lock of the tripod leg guide. The leg guide will slide down until the tripod legs are at maximum extension. (see photos A ,B...

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS: 8. Arrange the tower so that the tripod leg with the hose bracket is pointing toward the tank being evacuated. Weight the tripod legs with cinder blocks or sand bags if the unit is to be operated on pavement. If the unit is to be operated on dirt or grass, stake each tripod leg down using the leg stakes included with the unit. 9. Attach the Female Swivel Connection on the Pilot Cylinder Hose to the Male Connection on the bottom left male fitting on the bottom of the solenoid control box. Attach the other end of the Pilot Cylinder Hose to the pilot cylinder using the...

RED DRAGON PROPANE FLARE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING THE RED DRAGON PROPANE FLARE: Make sure you have selected a safe area for placement and operation with approximately 40 foot radius and a minimum 50 feet of vertical clearance. LIGHTING PROCEDURES Before Starting, Make sure the "Main" switch and the "Remote" switch are in the "OFF" position. 1. Attach pilot hose to an LPG fuel supply with at least five gallon capacity. 2. Attach the main evacuation line to the tank being evacuated. This connection will be either a P.O.L fitting or a commercial tank connection, depending on the...

RED DRAGON PROPANE FLARE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CARE AND MAINTENANCE 1. Check all screws on the terminal strips in the electronic control box for tightness before and after each use. Tighten if needed. 2. Store the unit in a dry place to protect the burners and ignition system components. 3. Always leak check all connections before each use and correct as necessary before lighting. DO NOT operate the unit if any leaks are present. TROUBLE SHOOTING TIPS Ignition and Heat Sensor: The ignition and heat sensor electrodes can be sensitive. If unit is not lighting or staying lit, make sure the...

RED DRAGON PROPANE FLARE OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS TROUBLE SHOOTING TIPS AND OTHER FLARING RULES TO REMEMBER: Lengthy Flare Jobs and the Pilot Fuel Source: Always use a separate cylinder for the pilot source and have more than one pilot cylinder available for lengthy flaring situations. The pilot fuel source may become empty or drop below 18 P.S.I. and have to be replaced before the tank being evacuated is completely empty. When the pilot tank empties or drops below 18 P.S.I. the pilot will/may quit burning and raw LP gas could be released into the atmosphere. Follow the shut-down procedures...

Pilot Torch/Flare Tube Assembly Heat sensor Ignitor Electrode (Part # 26) Hi Temp Wire Insulator (Part # 26-2) Main Indicator Light Main Switch Terminal Strip Remote Switch Plug Pilot Solenoid FLAME ENGINEERING, INC. • P.O. Box 577 • West Highway 4 • LaCrosse, KS 67548 800-255-2469 • 785-222-2873 • Fax 785-222-3619 • www.FlameEngineeri

PFLPS Instruction Manual 7-2012 FLAME ENGINEERING, INC. • P.O. Box 577 • West Highway 4 • LaCrosse, KS 67548 800-255-2469 • 785-222-2873 • Fax 785-222-3619 • www.FlameEngine