Weber 41995 manual Safe handling tips for Liquid Propane, Gas Cylinders, For Canada Only

		Gas Instructions
			■ Be sure the regulator is mounted with the small vent
Safe handling tips for Liquid Propane
				hole pointed downward so that it will not collect water.
Gas Cylinders				This vent should be free of dirt, grease, bugs etc.
			■ The LP cylinder and connections supplied with your
■ Liquid Propane (LP) gas is a petroleum product as are
				Weber® gas barbecue have been designed and tested
	gasoline and natural gas. LP gas is a gas at regular			to meet government, American Gas Association, and
	temperatures and pressures. Under moderate pressure,
				Underwriters Laboratories requirements.
	inside a cylinder, LP gas is a liquid. As the pressure is
			Liquid Propane Cylinder requirements
	released, the liquid readily vaporizes and becomes gas.
			■ Replacement LP cylinders supplied by Weber satisfy
■	LP gas has an odor similar to natural gas. You should
				the above requirements. Check to be sure other
	be aware of this odor.
				cylinders have a D.O.T. certification(1), and date
■	LP gas is heavier than air. Leaking LP gas may collect
				tested(2) is within five years. Your LP gas supplier can
	in low areas and prevent dispersion.
				do this for you.
■	To fill, take the LP cylinder to an RV center, or look up
			If you have questions about spare LP cylinders
	“gas-propane” in the phone book for other sources of
			contact the Customer Service Representative in your
	LP gas.
			region using the contact information sheet provided
	WARNING: We recommend that your LP cylinder be
			with your manual.
	filled at an authorized LP gas dealer, by a qualified
			■ All LP tank supply systems must include a collar to
	attendant, who fills the tank by weight. IMPROPER
				protect the cylinder valve.
	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.			00/02
■	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 temperatures can reach 125° F (too hot to hold by hand

- for example: do not leave the LP cylinder in a car on a	■ The LP cylinder must be a 20-lb. size (18 1/4 inches
hot day).	high, 12 1/4 inches in diameter).
Note - A refill will last about 20 hours of cooking time at	■ The cylinder should be constructed and marked in
normal use. The fuel scale will indicate the propane supply	accordance with the Specifications for LP - Gas
so you can refill before running out. You do not have to run	Cylinders of the U.S. Department of Transportation
out before you refill.	(D.O.T.) or the National Standard of Canada, CAN/CSA-
■ Treat “empty” LP cylinders with the same care as when	B339, Cylinders, Spheres and Tubes or Transportation
full. Even when the LP tank is empty of liquid there still	of Dangerous Goods; and Commission, as applicable.
may be gas pressure in the cylinder. Always close the	For Canada Only
cylinder valve before disconnecting.
CAUTION: When transporting the LP cylinder make
sure the plastic dust cover is in place over the	Liquid Propane Cylinder requirements
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 tank
cylinders or LP cylinders with a damaged valve may be
	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).
must be leak tested each time the LP cylinder is	■ The LP cylinder must be constructed and marked in
reconnected. For example, test each time the LP	accordance with the specifications for LP gas cylinders,
cylinder is refilled.	T.C.

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