Weber 41081 Safe handling tips for, Liquid Propane Gas Cyl, Inders, Liquid Propane LP Cylinders

Safe handling tips for	Liquid Propane (LP) Cylinder(s)
Liquid Propane Gas Cyl-	■ The joint where the hose connects to the LP cylinder
	must be leak tested each time the LP cylinder is
inders	reconnected. For example, test each time the LP
	cylinder is refilled.
■ Liquid Propane (LP) gas is a petroleum product as	■ Be sure the regulator is mounted with the small vent
	hole pointed downward so that it will not collect water.
are gasoline and natural gas. LP gas is a gas at	This vent should be free of dirt, grease, bugs etc.
regular temperatures and pressures. Under moderate	■ The LP cylinder and connections supplied with your
pressure, inside a cylinder, LP gas is a liquid. As the	Weber Gas Barbecue have been designed and tested
pressure is released, the liquid readily vaporizes and	to meet government, American Gas Association, and
becomes gas.	Underwriters Laboratories requirements.

■LP gas has an odor similar to natural gas. You should be aware of this odor.

■ LP gas is heavier than air. Leaking LP gas may	(1)
collect in low areas and prevent dispersion.

■ To fill, take the LP cylinder to an RV center, or look
up “gas-propane” in the phone book for other sources		DOT 4BA240
of LP gas.		00/00
m WARNING: We recommend that your LP cylinder
be filled at an authorized LP gas dealer, by a
qualified attendant, who fills the tank by weight.
IMPROPER FILLING IS DANGEROUS.
m WARNING: If you exchange your LP cylinder,
	(2)
make 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	Liquid Propane Cylinder requirements
Device). Other LP cylinders may not be compatible	■ Replacement LP cylinders supplied by Weber satisfy
with your barbecue connection.	the above requirements. Check to be sure other
■ Air must be removed from a new LP cylinder before
	cylinders have a D.O.T. certification(1), and date
the initial filling. Your LP dealer is equipped to do this.
	tested(2) is within five years. Your LP gas supplier can
■ The LP cylinder must be installed, transported and
	do this for you.
stored in an upright position. LP cylinders should not
	If you have questions about spare LP cylinders
be dropped or handled roughly.
	contact the Customer Service Representative in
■ Never store or transport the LP cylinder where
	your region using the contact information sheet
temperatures can reach 125° F (too hot to hold by
	provided with your manual.
hand - for example: do not leave the LP cylinder in a
	■ All LP tank supply systems must include a collar to
car on a hot day).
	protect the cylinder valve.
Note - A refill will last about 20 hours of cooking time
	■ The LP cylinder must be a 20-lb. size (18 1/4 inches
at normal use. The fuel scale will indicate the propane
	high, 12 1/4 inches in diameter).
supply so you can refill before running out. You do not	■ The LP cylinder must be constructed and marked in
have to run out before you refill.
	accordance with the specifications for LP gas cylinders
■ Treat “empty” LP cylinders with the same care as
	of the U.S. Department of Transportation (D.O.T.).
when full. Even when the LP tank is empty of liquid
there still may be gas pressure in the cylinder. Always
close the cylinder valve before disconnecting.
m 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 portion of the valve.
■ Do not use a damaged LP cylinder. Dented or rusty
LP cylinders or LP cylinders with a damaged valve
may be hazardous and should be replaced with a new
one immediately.

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