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 | |||||
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- |
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type 1 valve and an OPD (Overfilling Prevention |
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Device). Other LP cylinders may not be compatible |
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with your barbecue connection. |
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• Air must be removed from a new LP cylinder before the |
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initial filling.Your LP dealer is equipped to do this. | 00/01 | |||||
• The LP cylinder must be installed, transported and |
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stored in an upright position. LP cylinders should not be |
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dropped or handled roughly. |
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•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 | |
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, | |
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 | ||
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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