Weber 55260 manual Safe handling tips for Liquid Propane, Gas Cylinders, For Canada Only

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Gas Instructions

Safe handling tips for Liquid Propane

Liquid Propane (LP) Cylinder(s)

■ The joint where the hose connects to the LP cylinder

Gas 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

cylinder is refilled.

 

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

 

■ Be sure the regulator is mounted with the small vent

 

temperatures and pressures. Under moderate pressure,

 

hole pointed downward so that it will not collect water.

 

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

 

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

 

released, the liquid readily vaporizes and becomes gas.

 

■ The LP cylinder and connections supplied with your

■

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

Weber® gas barbecue have been designed and tested

 

be aware of this odor.

 

to meet government, American Gas Association, and

■

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

Underwriters Laboratories requirements.

 

in low areas and prevent dispersion.

 

Liquid Propane Cylinder requirements

■

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

■ Replacement LP cylinders supplied by Weber satisfy

 

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

 

the above requirements. Check to be sure other

 

LP gas.

 

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

 

WARNING: We recommend that your LP cylinder be

 

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

 

filled at an authorized LP gas dealer, by a qualified

 

do this for you.

 

attendant, who fills the tank by weight. IMPROPER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FILLING IS DANGEROUS.

(1)

 

WARNING: If you exchange your LP cylinder, make

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

sure you get a similar tank in return. Your LP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

cylinder is equipped with a quick closing coupling

 

 

 

 

DOT 4BA240

 

or 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

■ Never store or transport the LP cylinder where

contact the Customer Service Representative in your

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

region using the contact information sheet provided

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

with your manual.

hot 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 LP cylinder must be constructed and marked in

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

accordance with the specifications for LP gas cylinders

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

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

may be gas pressure in the cylinder. Always close the

 

cylinder valve before disconnecting.

For Canada Only

CAUTION: When transporting the LP cylinder make

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.

WARNING: Replacement LP tanks must match the

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

regulator connection supplied with this barbecue.

cylinders or LP cylinders with a damaged valve may be

Note: Your retailer can help you match a replacement tank

hazardous and should be replaced with a new one

to your barbecue

immediately.

■ 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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Contents LP Gas Grill Owners Guide N E S I SLiquid Propane GAS Units only Contents Customer Service Center Roselle Road, Suite Schaumburg, IL WarrantyGeneral Instructions For Installation in CanadaStorage and/or Nonuse OperatingCooking CleaningExploded View Exploded View List Parts List Unpacking Ba202.c Page Page B204LP.b Page Page Page 910 Page Page Gas Instructions Connecting the Liquid PropaneImportant LP Cylinder Information CylinderRegulator coupling and could cause a leak Connection. Using a wrench could damageTo Connect the hose to the cylinder Check for gas leaks Removal of the LP cylinder Refilling the Liquid Propane CylinderLiquid Propane Cylinder Checking the fuel level in your tankGas Cylinders Safe handling tips for Liquid PropaneFor Canada Only Liquid Propane LP CylindersLighting Operating InstructionsTo Extinguish Manual Lighting Burner, or not waiting 5 minutes to allow Failure to open the lid while igniting the sideGas to clear if the side burner does not light Problem Check Cure TroubleshootingSide Burner Troubleshooting Annual Maintenance MaintenanceMain Burner Cleaning Procedure Weber Spider /Insect screensCrossover Ignition System Operations Replacing Main Burners

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