•NEVERstore aspare LPtank under or near grillor in
enclosed areas
•Never fill the cylinder beyond 80% full.
•An overfilled or improperlystored tank is a hazard due
to possiblegas release from the safety relief valve.
• if you see,smell or hear escaping gas, immediately get
away from the LP tank/grill and callyour fire
department.
• if the above is not followed exactly, afire causing
death or serious injury may occur.
LP Cylinder
• The LP cylinder used with your grill must meet the
following requirements:
•UseLP cylinders only withthese required measurements: 12"
(30.5cm)(diameter) x18" (45.7 cm) (tall) with20 lb. (9 kg.)
capacity maximum.
,LPcylinders mustbe constructed and marked inaccordance
withspecifications for LP cylindersof the U.S. Department of
Transportation (DOT) or for Canada,CAN/CSA-B339,
cylinders, spheres and tubes for transportationof dangerous
goods.Transport Canada(TC). See LP cylinder collarfor
marking.
•LPcylinder valvemust have:
, Type1outlet compatible with
regulatoror grill.
, Safetyreliefvalve.
,ULlisted OverfillProtection OPDHandWheel
Device(OPD). ThisOPDsafety
feature is identified bya unique triangular hand wheel. Use
only LPcylinders equipped with this type of valve,
, LP cylinder must be arranged for vapor withdrawal and include
collarto protectLP cylinder valve. Always keep LPcylinders in
uprightposition duringuse, transit or storage.
LP Tank Removal, Transport And Storage
,TurnOFF all controlknobs and LP tank valve.Turn coupling
nutcounterclockwise by hand only- do not use tools to
disconnect.Lift LPtankwire upwardoff of LP tankcollar,then
lift LP tank up and offofsupport bracket,install safety cap onto
LPtank 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
SafetyCap
RetainerStrap
,Adisconnected LPtank in storage or being transportedmust
havea safety cap installed (as shown). Donot store an LP tank
inenclosed spacessuch as a carport, garage, porch,covered
patioor otherbuilding. Never leave an LPtank inside a vehicle
which may become overheated bythesun.
,Donot storean LP tank in anareawhere childrenplay.
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LPcylinder inupright position for vapor withdrawal
LP (Liquefied Petroleum Gas)
•LPgas isnontoxic, odorless and colorless whenproduced. For
Your Safety, LPgas has been given an odor (similar to rotten
cabbage)so thatit can be smelled.
•LPgas ishighlyflammable andmay ignite unexpectedlywhen
mixedwith air.
LP Cylinder Filling
•Useonly licensedandexperienced dealers.
• LP dealer mustpurge new cylinder beforefilling.
• Dealer should NEVERfill LP cylinder more than80%of LP
cylindervolume. Volumeof propane in cylinder will vary by
temperature.
• A frosty regulator indicates gas overfill, immediately close LP
cylindervalve and call local LPgas dealerfor assistance.
, Do not release liquid propane (LP) gas into the atmosphere.
This is a hazardous practice.
, Toremove gasfrom LP cylinder, contact an LP dealer or call a
localfire department for assistance. Check the telephone
directory under "Gas Companies" for nearestcertified LP
dealers.