Weber 55553 manual Safe handling tips for Liquid Propane Gas, Cylinders, For Canada only

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Gas Instructions

Safe handling tips for Liquid Propane Gas

• Be sure the regulator is mounted with the small vent

Cylinders

hole pointed downward so that it will not collect water.

• Liquid Propane (LP) gas is a petroleum product as are

This vent should be free of dirt, grease, bugs etc.

• The LP cylinder and connections supplied with your

gasoline and natural gas. LP gas is a gas at regular

Weber® gas barbecue have been designed and tested

temperatures and pressures. Under moderate pressure,

to meet government, American Gas Association, and

inside a cylinder, LP gas is a liquid. As the pressure is

Underwriters Laboratories requirements.

released, the liquid readily vaporizes and becomes gas.

Liquid Propane Cylinder requirements

• LP gas has an odor similar to natural gas. You should

be aware of this odor.

• Replacement LP cylinders supplied by Weber satisfy

• LP gas is heavier than air. Leaking LP gas may collect

the above requirements. Check to be sure other cylin-

in low areas and prevent dispersion.

ders have a D.O.T. certification(1), and date tested(2) is

• To fill, take the LP cylinder to an RV center, or look up

within five years. Your LP gas supplier can do this for

“gas-propane” in the phone book for other sources of

you.

LP gas.

If you have questions about spare LP cylinders con-

WARNING: We recommend that your LP cylinder be

tact the Customer Service Representative in your

filled at an authorized LP gas dealer, by a qualified

region using the contact information sheet provided

attendant, who fills the tank by weight. IMPROPER

with your manual.

FILLING IS DANGEROUS.

• All LP tank supply systems must include a collar to

WARNING: If you exchange your LP cylinder, make

protect the cylinder valve.

sure you get a similar tank in return.Your LP cylin-

 

 

 

 

 

der is equipped with a quick closing coupling or

(1)

type 1 valve and an OPD (Overfilling Prevention

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Device). Other LP cylinders may not be compatible

 

 

 

 

 

with your barbecue connection.

 

 

 

 

DOT 4BA240

• Air must be removed from a new LP cylinder before the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

initial filling.Your LP dealer is equipped to do this.

00/01

• The LP cylinder must be installed, transported and

 

 

 

 

 

stored in an upright position. LP cylinders should not be

 

 

 

 

 

dropped or handled roughly.

 

 

 

 

 

Never store or transport the LP cylinder where tempera-

tures can reach 125° F (too hot to hold by hand - for

(2)

example: do not leave the LP cylinder in a car on a hot

• The LP cylinder must be a 20-lb. size (18 1/4 inches

day).

Note - A refill will last about 20 hours of cooking time at

high, 12 1/4 inches in diameter).

normal use. The fuel scale will indicate the propane supply

• The cylinder should be constructed and marked in

so you can refill before running out. You do not have to run

accordance with the Specifications for LP - Gas Cylin-

out before you refill.

ders of the U.S. Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) or

• Treat “empty” LP cylinders with the same care as when

the National Standard of Canada, CAN/CSA-B339,

full. Even when the LP tank is empty of liquid there still

Cylinders, Spheres and Tubes or Transportation of

may be gas pressure in the cylinder. Always close the

Dangerous Goods; and Commission, as applicable.

cylinder valve before disconnecting.

For Canada only

CAUTION: When transporting the LP cylinder make

Liquid Propane Cylinder requirements

sure the plastic dust cover is in place over the

WARNING: Replacement LP tanks must match the

valve. This will keep dust and dirt from the threaded

regulator connection supplied with this barbecue.

portion of the valve.

Note: Your retailer can help you match a replacement tank

• Do not use a damaged LP cylinder. Dented or rusty LP

to your barbecue

cylinders or LP cylinders with a damaged valve may be

• All LP tank supply systems must include a collar to

hazardous and should be replaced with a new one

protect the cylinder valve.

immediately.

• The LP cylinder must be a 20-lb. size (18 1/4 inches

Liquid Propane (LP) Cylinder(s)

high, 12 1/4 inches in diameter).

• The joint where the hose connects to the LP cylinder

• The LP cylinder must be constructed and marked in

must be leak tested each time the LP cylinder is

accordance with the specifications for LP gas cylinders,

reconnected. For example, test each time the LP

T.C.

cylinder is refilled.

 

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Contents N E S I S LP Gas Grill Owner’s GuideLiquid Propane GAS Units only Contents Warranty Customer Service Center Roselle Road, Suite Schaumburg, ILFor Installation in Canada General InstructionsStorage and/or Nonuse OperatingCleaning CookingExploded View Exploded View List Parts List Unpacking Ba301.a Page Page B302LP.b Page Page Page Page Page Connecting the Liquid Propane Cylinder Do not use an open flame to check for gasLeaks. Be sure there are no sparks or open Flames in the area while you check for leaksTo Connect the hose to the cylinder Check for gas leaks Remove control panel and burner control knobsRemoval of the LP cylinder Safe handling tips for Liquid Propane Gas CylindersLiquid Propane Cylinder requirements For Canada onlyOperating Instructions LightingTo Extinguish Manual Lighting Failure to open the lid while igniting the side Burner, or not waiting 5 minutes to allowGas to clear if the side burner does not light On a bright sunny dayTroubleshooting Problem Check CureSide Burner Troubleshooting Flame is very yellowConjunction with the smell of gas Maintenance Annual MaintenanceMain Burner Cleaning Procedure Weber Spider /Insect screensReplacing Main Burners Crossover Ignition System Operations