L.P. Gas Cylinder
DANGER
•DO NOT insert any foreign objects into the valve outlet. You may damage the valve. A damaged valve can cause a leak, which could result in explosion, fire, severe personal injury or death.
WARNING
•Cylinders must be stored outdoors out of the reach of children and must not be stored in a building, garage or any other enclosed area (Fig. 2).
Cylinder Specifications
•Any L.P. gas supply cylinder used with this grill must be approximately 12 inches diameter and 18 inches high. The maximum fuel capacity is 80% and is approximately 20 pounds of propane.
•The maximum weight of a properly filled cylinder will be approximately 38 pounds (47.7 lbs. nominal water capacity).
•The L.P. cylinder must have a
Fig. 2
•A Type 1 compatible cylinder with a Type 1 cylinder valve has a
•The cylinder must be arranged in an upright position for vapor withdrawal. It must also include a collar to protect the cylinder valve. A safety relief device having direct communication with the vapor space of cylinder must be provided. This will expel high pressure gas if the cylinder is over filled or overheated which could result in fire or explosion.
•All L.P. gas cylinders used with this appliance shall be constructed and marked in accordance with the Specifications for L.P. Gas Cylinders of the U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT) or the National Standard of Canada,
•Read labels on the L.P. Gas Supply Cylinder.
•New cylinders are always shipped empty for safety.
•Allow only qualified L.P. gas dealers to fill or repair your L.P. gas supply cylinder.
•Inform the gas dealer if it is a new or used cylinder to be filled.
•Caution the gas dealer not to overfill the cylinder.
•After filling, have the gas dealer check for leaks and to see that the relief valve remains free to function.
CAUTION
Have the gas dealer weigh the cylinder after filling to ensure that the cylinder is not over filled.
Hose and Regulator
The Type 1 connection system has the following features:
1.The system will not allow gas to flow until a positive connection has been made.
NOTE: The cylinder control valve must be turned off before any connection is made or removed.
2.The system has a thermal element that will shut off the flow of gas in the event of a fire.
3.The system has a flow limiting device which, when activated, will limit the flow of gas to 10 cubic feet per hour.
4.NEVER use grill without leak testing this connection.
WARNING
•DO NOT attempt to adjust the regulator as this could create a situation causing personal injury or property damage.
The pressure regulator and hose assembly with the Type 1 fitting supplied with the appliance must be used. Do not use another hose and regulator assembly other than the one supplied with the grill or a Coleman® replacement pressure regulator assembly. The pressure regulator and hose assembly provided is factory set at an outlet pressure of 11 inches water column (1/2 psi).
•Keep the small vent hole in the regulator clean of dirt and debris (see item [G], Fig. 1).
•Consult your L.P. gas dealer if you think the regulator is not working properly.
WARNING
During assembly of the grill and when attaching or replacing the L.P. gas cylinder, insure that the gas supply hose is free of kinks and/or damage and is at least 3 inches away from hot surfaces such as the grill housing.
Transporting the Cylinder
•Transport only one cylinder at a time.
•Transport the cylinder in an upright and secure manner with a control valve turned off and the cap in place.
•DO NOT transport the cylinder in the passenger compartment, unless you have an open window ventilation.
•DO NOT leave the cylinder in direct sunlight or in a high heat area such as a closed car trunk. High heat areas could cause the relief valve to vent gas.
•Use a cylinder cap on the cylinder valve outlet during transport and when the cylinder is not connected to the grill.
•Keep the cylinder valve closed when not in use.
•Take the cylinder directly home after it has been filled.
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