USE AND CARE
DANGER
•NEVER store a spare LP cylinder under or near the appliance or in an enclosed area.
•Never fill a cylinder beyond 80% full.
•An over filled or improperly stored cylinder is a hazard due to possible gas release from the safety relief valve. This could cause an intense fire with risk of property damage, serious injury or death.
•If you see, smell or hear gas escaping, immediately get away from the LP cylinder/appliance and call your fire department.
LP Cylinder Removal, Transport and Storage
•Turn OFF all control knobs and LP cylinder valve. Turn coupling nut counterclockwise by hand only - do not use tools to disconnect. Loosen cylinder screw beneath bottom shelf, then lift LP cylinder up and out of cart. Install safety cap onto LP cylinder valve. Always use cap and strap supplied with valve.
Failure to use safety cap as directed may result in serious personal injury and/or property damage.
•A disconnected LP cylinder in LP Cylinder Valve |
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storage or being transported |
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must have a safety cap installed (as shown). |
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Do not store an LP cylinder in enclosed spaces |
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such as a carport, garage, porch, covered | Safety |
patio or other building. Never leave an LP cylinder | |
inside a vehicle which may become overheated | Cap |
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by the sun.
•Do not store an LP cylinder in an area where children play.
LP Cylinder
•The LP cylinder used with your grill must meet the following requirements:
•Use LP cylinders only with these required measurements: 12" (30.5cm) (diameter) x 18" (45.7 cm) (tall) with 20 lb. (9 kg.) capacity maximum.
•LP cylinders must be constructed and marked in accordance with specifications for LP cylinders of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) or for Canada,
•LP cylinder valve must have:
•Type 1 outlet compatible with
regulator or grill.
•Safety relief valve.
•UL listed Overfill Protection | OPD Hand Wheel |
Device (OPD). This OPD safety
feature is identified by a unique triangular hand wheel. Use
only LP cylinders equipped with this type of valve.
•LP cylinder must be arranged for vapor withdrawal and include collar to protect LP cylinder valve. Always keep LP cylinders in upright position during use, transit or storage.
LP cylinder in upright position for vapor withdrawal
LP (Liquefied Petroleum Gas)
•LP gas is nontoxic, odorless and colorless when produced. For Your Safety, LP gas has been given an odor (similar to rotten cabbage) so that it can be smelled.
•LP gas is highly flammable and may ignite unexpectedly when mixed with air.
LP Cylinder Filling
•Use only licensed and experienced dealers.
•LP dealer must purge new cylinder before filling.
•Dealer should NEVER fill LP cylinder more than 80% of LP cylinder volume. Volume of propane in cylinder will vary by temperature.
•A frosty regulator indicates gas overfill. Immediately close LP cylinder valve and call local LP gas dealer for assistance.
•Do not release liquid propane (LP) gas into the atmosphere. This is a hazardous practice.
•To remove gas from LP cylinder, contact an LP dealer or call a local fire department for assistance. Check the telephone directory under “Gas Companies” for nearest certified LP dealers.
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