Take These Instructions to the L.P. Gas Dealer
When using a cylinder exchange, be sure the exchanged cylinder is a Type 1 cylinder: a 510 POL cylinder will not fit a Type 1 regula- tor.
that will not permit gas to flow until an evacuation device is installed. To purge the L.P. gas cylinder, the
FILLING AND PURGING
TYPE 1 L.P. GAS CYLINDERS
DANGER: Purging and filling of L.P. gas cyl- inders must be performed by personnel who have been thoroughly trained in accepted L.P. gas industry procedures. Failure to follow this instruction may result in explosion, fire, severe personal injury or death.
IMPORTANT: Purge new cylinders before filling. This tank is easily filled with a standard CGA 510 POL filling connection.
Filling a Type 1 Cylinder Valve
Example A: shows a
The L.P. gas cylinder has a Type 1 cylinder valve with a
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PURGING AND EVACUATION DEVICES FOR L.P. GAS CYLINDER WITH TYPE 1 CYLINDER VALVES
A.
B.
C.Purging using a Type 1 connection: L.P. gas cylinder evacuation can be accom- plished during each purging by using a Type 1 connection. The Type 1 valve out- let has
CAUTION: After purging or filling an L.P. gas cylinder, do not insert a POL plug into the valve outlet. Insertion of this plug will prevent the
For proper purging procedures in the USA, refer to: Safety Bulletin NPGA#133, “Purging L.P. Gas Cylinders,” and Safety Bulletin NPGA#130, “Recommended Procedures for Filling Cylinders.”
DANGER: Do not fill an L.P. gas cylinder beyond 80% full. If this information is not fol- lowed exactly, a fire causing serious injury or death may occur.