USE AND CARE | LP Cylinder |
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DANGER
•NEVER store a spare LP cylinder under or near the appliance or in an enclosed area.
•Never fill a cylinder beyond 80% full.
•If the information in the two points above is not followed exactly, a fire causing death or serious injury may occur.
•An overfilled 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 and appliance and call your fire department.
LP Tank Removal, Transport And Storage
•Turn OFF all control knobs and LP tank valve. Turn coupling nut counterclockwise by hand only - do not use tools to disconnect. Lift LP tank wire upward off of LP tank collar, then lift LP tank up and off of support bracket. Install safety cap onto LP tank 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.
LP Tank Valve
Safety Cap
Retainer Strap
•A disconnected LP tank in storage or being transported must have a safety cap installed (as shown). Do not store an LP tank in enclosed spaces such as a carport, garage, porch, covered patio or other building. Never leave an LP tank inside a vehicle which may become overheated by the sun.
•Do not store an LP tank in an area where children play.
•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
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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