Kenmore 16238 manual GAS Cylinder, New Opd, Filling Stops AT 80%

L.P. GAS CYLINDER			NEW OPD
Gas cylinders manufactured today have			HANDWHEEL
mechanisms to provide worry free
grilling year round:
Q.C.C.I or Type 1-Quick Connect
Coupling	Valve,	ensure fast tank	_hreads
hook-ups requiring only hand
tightening.	The	redundant

valve system inhibits the flow of gas to the burner if the

connection is not correct.

O.RD.		or	Overfill		Protection
Device		prevents			accidental
gas leaks caused by cylinder
'over-pressurization',						the
leading cause of cylinder gas
leaks. The float in the tank
will	automatically				stop		filling	at
80%	capacity,			leaving			a
20% area for the expansion
of liquid. Without this safety
feature,		the		relief	valve		may	FILLING STOPS AT 80%
open	and		discharge			propane,

creating a potential safety hazard. An O.P.D. cylinder is easily

distinguished by its triangular hand wheel valve. (Figure 3)

1. SPECIFICATIONS

Self-contained propane gas grill systems are designed to be used only with a 20 Ib (9.1 kg) propane cylinder, equipped with a Type 1 cylinder valve and incorporating an overfill protection device (O.P.D).THE CYLINDER SHOULD NOT EXCEED 18 1/2" (472 MM) IN HEIGHT AND 12 1/2" (317 MM) IN DIAMETER. This grill cannot be connected to a #510 P.O.L type valve

(ones with left-hand threads).

The cylinder for your gas grill must be constructed and marked in accordance with the specifications of LP. gas cylinders:

In Canada: The National Standards of Canada CAN/CSA-B339, Cylinders, Spheres and Tubes for Transportation of Dangerous Goods; and Commission.

In the U.S.: U.S. Department of Transportation (D.O.T.)

DO NOT CONNECT TO A PROPANE GAS CYLINDER EXCEEDING THIS CAPACITY, OR USE A CYLINDER WITH

ANY OTHER TYPE OF VALVE CONNECTION DEVICE.

The Type 1 valve is recognizable by the large external thread on the outlet part of the valve. Non Type 1 valves do not have these exterior threads. Any attempt to connect a regulator, with other than the:

i)Mating Type 1 connector (recognized by the large black coupling nut)

or

ii)Standard #510 P.O.L. fitting, by use of adapters or any other means.

Could result in damage, fire or injury and may negate

the important safety features designed into the Type 1 system. The connection of a #510 P.O.L fitting will not provide the flow control or temperature shut-off features built into the complete Type 1 System.

THE CYLINDER MUST ALSO BE EQUIPPED WITH:

a. A shut-off valve terminating in a proper cylinder valve outlet specified in current standards:

•Canada: CAN/CGA - 1.6a - M98 - Outdoor Gas Grills - Amend. 1.

•U.S.: ANSI Z 21.58a-1998 OUTDOOR COOKING APPLIANCES.

b.A listed overfilling protection device (O.P.D.).

c.A safety relief valve having direct communication with the vapor space of the cylinder.

d.A collar to protect the tank shut off valve.

e.An arrangement for vapor withdrawal. f. A bottom ring for mounting.

SAFETY:

•Always turn off the cylinder valve tightly when your grill is not in use.

•Handle tank valves with care.

•Never connect an unregulated L.P. gas cylinder to your grill.

•Never store a spare cylinder under or near your grill when in

use.

•Never subject any cylinder to excessive heat or direct sunlight.

•Always keep your in-use cylinder securely fastened in an upright position.

•Do not insert any foreign objects into the valve outlet. You may damage the back-check. A damaged back-check can be the source of a leak. Leaking propane may result in explosion, fire, severe personal injury or death.

•DO NOT fill the cylinder beyond 80% full.

If the above instructions are not followed exactly, a fire causing death or serious injury may occur.