Weber 55549 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.

(1)

WARNING: We recommend that your LP cylinder be

filled at an authorized LP gas dealer, by a qualified

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

attendant, who fills the tank by weight. IMPROPER

 

 

 

 

 

FILLING IS DANGEROUS.

 

 

 

 

DOT 4BA240

WARNING: If you exchange your LP cylinder, make

00/01

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

 

 

 

 

 

der is equipped with a quick closing coupling or

 

 

 

 

 

type 1 valve and an OPD (Overfilling Prevention

 

 

 

 

 

Device). Other LP cylinders may not be compatible

 

 

 

 

 

with your barbecue connection.

(2)

• 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

If you have questions about spare LP cylinders con-

stored in an upright position. LP cylinders should not be

tact the Customer Service Representative in your

dropped or handled roughly.

region using the contact information sheet provided

• Never store or transport the LP cylinder where tempera-

with your manual.

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

• All LP tank supply systems must include a collar to

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

protect the cylinder valve.

day).

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

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

• The cylinder should be constructed and marked in

supply so you can refill before running out. You do not

accordance with the Specifications for LP - Gas Cylin-

have to run out before you refill.

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

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

or 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

valve. This will keep dust and dirt from the threaded

WARNING: Replacement LP tanks must match the

portion of the valve.

regulator connection supplied with this barbecue.

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

Note: Your retailer can help you match a replacement

cylinders or LP cylinders with a damaged valve may be

tank to your barbecue

hazardous and should be replaced with a new one

• All LP tank supply systems must include a collar to

immediately.

protect the cylinder valve.

Liquid Propane (LP) Cylinder(s)

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

• The joint where the hose connects to the LP cylinder

high, 12 1/4 inches in diameter).

• 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 LP Gas Grill Owners Guide N E S I SLiquid Propane GAS Units only Contents Customer Service Center Roselle Road, Suite Schaumburg, IL WarrantyOperating For Installation in CanadaGeneral Instructions Cooking Exploded View Exploded View List Parts List Unpacking Ba300.a Page Page B301LP.e Page Page 810 Page Cylinder Connecting the Liquid PropaneImportant LP Cylinder Information To Connect the hose to the cylinder Check for gas leaks Removal of the LP cylinder Refilling the Liquid Propane CylinderFor Canada only Safe handling tips for Liquid Propane GasCylinders Liquid Propane Cylinder requirementsTo Extinguish LightingManual Lighting Problem Check Cure Main Burner Flame Pattern Annual MaintenanceMain Burner Cleaning Procedure Weber Spider /Insect screensCrossover Ignition System Operations Replacing Main Burners