Gas Instructions
Safe handling tips for Liquid Propane | Liquid Propane (LP) Cylinder(s) | |||||
Gas Cylinders | ■ The joint where the hose connects to the LP cylinder | |||||
must be leak tested each time the LP cylinder is | ||||||
■ Liquid Propane (LP) gas is a petroleum product as are | ||||||
reconnected. For example, test each time the LP | ||||||
gasoline and natural gas. LP gas is a gas at regular | ||||||
cylinder is refilled. | ||||||
temperatures and pressures. Under moderate pressure, | ||||||
■ Be sure the regulator is mounted with the small vent | ||||||
inside a cylinder, LP gas is a liquid. As the pressure is | ||||||
hole pointed downward so that it will not collect water. | ||||||
released, the liquid readily vaporizes and becomes gas. | ||||||
This vent should be free of dirt, grease, bugs etc. | ||||||
■ LP gas has an odor similar to natural gas. You should | ||||||
■ The LP cylinder and connections supplied with your | ||||||
be aware of this odor. | ||||||
Weber® gas barbecue have been designed and tested | ||||||
■ LP gas is heavier than air. Leaking LP gas may collect | to meet government, American Gas Association, and | |||||
in low areas and prevent dispersion. | ||||||
Underwriters Laboratories requirements. | ||||||
■ To fill, take the LP cylinder to an RV center, or look up | ||||||
Liquid Propane Cylinder requirements | ||||||
■ Replacement LP cylinders supplied by Weber satisfy | ||||||
LP gas. | ||||||
the above requirements. Check to be sure other | ||||||
WARNING: We recommend that your LP cylinder be | ||||||
cylinders have a D.O.T. certification(1), and date | ||||||
filled at an authorized LP gas dealer, by a qualified | ||||||
tested(2) is within five years. Your LP gas supplier can | ||||||
attendant, who fills the tank by weight. IMPROPER | ||||||
do this for you. | ||||||
FILLING IS DANGEROUS. | ||||||
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WARNING: If you exchange your LP cylinder, make | (1) | |||||
sure you get a similar tank in return.Your LP |
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cylinder is equipped with a quick closing coupling |
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or type 1 valve and an OPD (Overfilling Prevention |
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Device). Other LP cylinders may not be compatible |
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with your barbecue connection. | 00/01 | |||||
■ Air must be removed from a new LP cylinder before the |
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initial filling. Your LP dealer is equipped to do this. |
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■ The LP cylinder must be installed, transported and |
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stored in an upright position. LP cylinders should not be |
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dropped or handled roughly. | (2) | |||||
■ Never store or transport the LP cylinder where | If you have questions about spare LP cylinders | |||||
temperatures can reach 125° F (too hot to hold by hand | ||||||
contact the Customer Service Representative in your | ||||||
- for example: do not leave the LP cylinder in a car on a | ||||||
region using the contact information sheet provided | ||||||
hot day). | ||||||
with your manual. | ||||||
Note - A refill will last about 20 hours of cooking time at | ||||||
■ All LP tank supply systems must include a collar to | ||||||
normal use. The fuel scale will indicate the propane supply | ||||||
protect the cylinder valve. | ||||||
so you can refill before running out. You do not have to run | ||||||
■ The LP cylinder must be a | ||||||
out before you refill. | ||||||
high, 12 1/4 inches in diameter). | ||||||
■ Treat “empty” LP cylinders with the same care as when | ||||||
■ The LP cylinder must be constructed and marked in | ||||||
full. Even when the LP tank is empty of liquid there still | ||||||
accordance with the specifications for LP gas cylinders | ||||||
may be gas pressure in the cylinder. Always close the | ||||||
of the U.S. Department of Transportation (D.O.T.). | ||||||
cylinder valve before disconnecting. | ||||||
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CAUTION: When transporting the LP cylinder make | For Canada Only | |||||
sure the plastic dust cover is in place over the | ||||||
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valve. This will keep dust and dirt from the threaded | Liquid Propane Cylinder requirements | |||||
portion of the valve. | ||||||
■ Do not use a damaged LP cylinder. Dented or rusty LP | WARNING: Replacement LP tanks must match the | |||||
cylinders or LP cylinders with a damaged valve may be | regulator connection supplied with this barbecue. | |||||
hazardous and should be replaced with a new one | Note: Your retailer can help you match a replacement tank | |||||
immediately. | to your barbecue | |||||
| ■ All LP tank supply systems must include a collar to | |||||
| protect the cylinder valve. | |||||
| ■ The LP cylinder must be a | |||||
| high, 12 1/4 inches in diameter). | |||||
| ■ The LP cylinder must be constructed and marked in | |||||
| accordance with the specifications for LP gas cylinders, | |||||
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