Weber 55545 manual Safe handling tips for Liquid Propane Gas, Cylinders, For Canada only

Gas	Instructions
	Liquid Propane (LP) Cylinder(s)

Safe handling tips for Liquid Propane Gas	• The joint where the hose connects to the LP cylinder
Cylinders	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
“gas-propane” in the phone book for other sources of	• Replacement LP cylinders supplied by Weber satisfy
LP gas.	the above requirements. Check to be sure other cylin-
WARNING: We recommend that your LP cylinder be	ders have a D.O.T. certification(1), and date tested(2) is
filled at an authorized LP gas dealer, by a qualified	within five years. Your LP gas supplier can do this for
attendant, who fills the tank by weight. IMPROPER	you.
FILLING IS DANGEROUS.	(1)
WARNING: If you exchange your LP cylinder, make
sure you get a similar tank in return.Your LP cylin-
der is equipped with a quick closing coupling or		DOT 4BA240
type 1 valve and an OPD (Overfilling Prevention
Device). Other LP cylinders may not be compatible	00/01
with your barbecue connection.

•Air must be removed from a new LP cylinder before the initial filling.Your LP dealer is equipped to do this.

•The LP cylinder must be installed, transported and

stored in an upright position. LP cylinders should not be	(2)
dropped or handled roughly.	If you have questions about spare LP cylinders con-
• Never store or transport the LP cylinder where tempera-
	tact the Customer Service Representative in your
tures can reach 125° F (too hot to hold by hand - for
	region using the contact information sheet provided
example: do not leave the LP cylinder in a car on a hot
	with your manual.
day).
	• All LP tank supply systems must include a collar to
Note - A refill will last about 20 hours of cooking time at
	protect the cylinder valve.
normal use. The fuel scale will indicate the propane supply
	• The LP cylinder must be a 20-lb. size (18 1/4 inches
so you can refill before running out. You do not have to run
	high, 12 1/4 inches in diameter).
out before you refill.
	• The cylinder should be constructed and marked in
• Treat “empty” LP cylinders with the same care as when
	accordance with the Specifications for LP - Gas Cylin-
full. Even when the LP tank is empty of liquid there still
	ders of the U.S. Department of Transportation (D.O.T.)
may be gas pressure in the cylinder. Always close the
	or the National Standard of Canada, CAN/CSA-B339,
cylinder valve before disconnecting.
	Cylinders, Spheres and Tubes or Transportation of
CAUTION: When transporting the LP cylinder make
	Dangerous Goods; and Commission, as applicable.
sure the plastic dust cover is in place over the
	For Canada only
valve. This will keep dust and dirt from the threaded
portion of the valve.	Liquid Propane Cylinder requirements
• 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 20-lb. size (18 1/4 inches
	high, 12 1/4 inches in diameter).
	• The LP cylinder must be constructed and marked in
	accordance with the specifications for LP gas cylinders,
	T.C.

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