Weber 55259 manual Safe handling tips for Liquid Propane, Gas Cylinders, For Canada Only

Safe handling tips for Liquid Propane

Liquid Propane (LP) Cylinder(s)

Gas Cylinders

■ The joint where the hose connects to the LP cylinder

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

WARNING: We recommend that your LP cylinder be

cylinders have a D.O.T. certification(1), and date

filled at an authorized LP gas dealer, by a qualified

tested(2) is within five years. Your LP gas supplier can

attendant, who fills the tank by weight. IMPROPER

do this for you.

FILLING IS DANGEROUS.

WARNING: If you exchange your LP cylinder, make

(1)

sure you get a similar tank in return. Your LP

cylinder is equipped with a quick closing coupling

or type 1 valve and an OPD (Overfilling Prevention

DOT 4BA240

Device). Other LP cylinders may not be compatible

with your barbecue connection.

00/01

■ 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

dropped or handled roughly.

(2)

■ Never store or transport the LP cylinder where

If you have questions about spare LP cylinders

temperatures can reach 125° F (too hot to hold by hand

contact the Customer Service Representative in your

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

region using the contact information sheet provided

hot day).

with your manual.

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

■ All LP tank supply systems must include a collar to

normal use. The fuel scale will indicate the propane supply

protect the cylinder valve.

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

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

out before you refill.

high, 12 1/4 inches in diameter).

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

■ The LP cylinder must be constructed and marked in

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

accordance with the specifications for LP gas cylinders

may be gas pressure in the cylinder. Always close the

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

cylinder valve before disconnecting.

CAUTION: When transporting the LP cylinder make

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sure the plastic dust cover is in place over the

valve. This will keep dust and dirt from the threaded

Liquid Propane Cylinder requirements

portion of the valve.

■ 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.