Gases
Bethlehem’s Champion is designed to burn natural gas, hydrogen, propane or butane fuels. Do not use acetylene. Acetylene contains excess carbon that will clog the gas ports on the burner face.
Carbon Monoxide Warning
All Bethlehem Burners are designed to be operated with gas and oxygen. The burners are intended to produce an open flame. EXTREME CARE must be taken to assure that combustible materials are kept away from the open flame. The burner flame is combustion, which results in the production of water vapor, carbon dioxide, and carbon monoxide, which is a highly poisonous, odorless, colorless, tasteless gas. It is very flammable. Be sure to use adequate ventilation when operating burners. Use a carbon monoxide detector in the room where burners are operated. Do not smoke around combustible gases.
Safety Regulations
All Bethlehem Burners are surface-mixed and do not require a flashback arrestor, which is required for pre-mix torches. However, the need for a flashback arrestor may be subject to regulation. Therefore, we advise all of our burner customers to check with their local, state and federal regulations regarding burner/ torch requirements.
NFPA 58
In accordance with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) the use of liquid fuel i.e. propane, butane, and natural gas requires that all containers are to be stored outside.
6.1.1*
(3) Installation of container appurtenances and regulators
(4). Installation of piping (including flexible connectors and hose), hydrostatic relief valves and piping service limitations.
6.2.1
LP-Gas containers shall be located outside of buildings unless they are specifically allowed to be located inside of buildings.
6.3.1*
Containers installed outside of buildings, whether of the portable type replaced on a cylinder exchange basis or permanently installed and refilled at the installation, shall be located with respect to the adjacent containers, important building, group of buildings, or line of adjoining property that can be built upon.