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DANGER

USE AND CARE

• Never fill the cylinder beyond 80% full. An overfilled
spare LP tank is hazardous due to possible gas
released from the safety relief valve.
• The safety relief valve on the LP tank could activate,
releasing gas, and cause an intense fire with risk of
property damage, serious injury or death.
• NEVER store a spare LP tank under or near grill or in
enclosed areas.
• If you see, smell or hear escaping gas, immediately get
away from the LP tank/grill and call your fire
department.
• All spare LP tanks must have safety caps installed on
the LP tank outlet.

LP Tank Removal, Transport And Storage

• Turn OFF all control knobs and LP tank valve. Turn coupling
nut counterclockwise by hand only - do not use tools to
disconnect. Loosen tank screw beneath bottom shelf, then lift
LPtank up and out of cart. Install safety cap onto LP tank
valve.Always use cap and strap supplied with valve. Failure to
use safety cap as directed may result in serious personal
injury and/or property damage.
LPTank Valve
RetainerStrap
SafetyCap
• A disconnected LP tank in storage or being transported must
have a safety cap installed (as shown). Do not store an LPtank
in enclosed spaces such as a carport, garage, porch, covered
patio or other building. Never leave an LPtank inside a vehicle
which may become overheated by the sun.
• Do not store an LP tank in an area where children play.
LP Tank
• The LP tank used with your grill must meet the following
requirements:
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Use
only LP tanks equipped with this type of valve.
Use LPtanks only with these required measurements: 12"
(30.5cm) (diameter) x 18" (45.7 cm) (tall) with 20 lb. (9 kg.)
capacity maximum.
• LP tanks must be constructed and marked in accordance with
specifications for LPtank of the U.S. Department of
Transportation(DOT) or for Canada, CAN/CSA-B339,
cylinders, spheres and tubes for transportation of dangerous
goods,Transport Canada (TC). See LP tank collar for marking.
LPtank valve must have:
• Type 1 outlet compatible with
regulator or grill.
• Safety relief valve.
• UL listed Overfill Protection
Device (OPD).This OPD safety
feature is identified by a unique triangular hand wheel.
• LP tank must be arranged for vapor withdrawal and include
collar to protect LPtank valve.
OPDHand Wheel

LP (Liquefied Petroleum Gas)

• For
Your Safety
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LPgas is nontoxic, odorless and colorless when produced.
, LPgas has been given an odor (similar to rotten
cabbage) so that it can be smelled.
LPgas is highly flammable and may ignite unexpectedly when
mixed with air.

LP Tank Filling

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• must purge new tank
• NEVER
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Use only licensed and experienced dealers.
LPdealer before filling.
Dealer should fill LPtank more than 80% of LP tank
volume. Volumeof propane in tank will vary by temperature.
Afrosty regulator indicates gas overfill. Immediately close LP
tank valve and call local LPgas dealer for assistance.
• Do not release liquid propane (LP) gas into the atmosphere.
This is a hazardous practice.
• To remove gas from LP tank, contact an LP dealer or call a
local fire department for assistance. Check the telephone
directory under “Gas Companies” for nearest certified LP
dealers.