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| • Be sure the regulator is mounted with the small vent | |||||||
Safe handling tips for Liquid Propane Gas | ||||||||||
| hole pointed downward so that it will not collect water. | |||||||||
Cylinders |
| This vent should be free of dirt, grease, bugs etc. | ||||||||
• Liquid Propane (LP) gas is a petroleum product as are | • The LP cylinder and connections supplied with your | |||||||||
| Weber® gas barbecue have been designed and tested | |||||||||
gasoline and natural gas. LP gas is a gas at regular |
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| to meet government, American Gas Association, and | |||||||||
temperatures and pressures. Under moderate pressure, |
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| Underwriters Laboratories requirements. | |||||||||
inside a cylinder, LP gas is a liquid. As the pressure is |
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Liquid Propane Cylinder requirements | ||||||||||
released, the liquid readily vaporizes and becomes gas. | ||||||||||
• LP gas has an odor similar to natural gas. You should | • Replacement LP cylinders supplied by Weber satisfy | |||||||||
be aware of this odor. |
| the above requirements. Check to be sure other cylin- | ||||||||
• LP gas is heavier than air. Leaking LP gas may collect |
| ders have a D.O.T. certification(1), and date tested(2) is | ||||||||
in low areas and prevent dispersion. |
| within five years. Your LP gas supplier can do this for | ||||||||
• To fill, take the LP cylinder to an RV center, or look up |
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If you have questions about spare LP cylinders con- | ||||||||||
LP gas. | tact the Customer Service Representative in your | |||||||||
WARNING: We recommend that your LP cylinder be | region using the contact information sheet provided | |||||||||
filled at an authorized LP gas dealer, by a qualified | with your manual. | |||||||||
attendant, who fills the tank by weight. IMPROPER | • All LP tank supply systems must include a collar to | |||||||||
FILLING IS DANGEROUS. |
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WARNING: If you exchange your LP cylinder, make |
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sure you get a similar tank in return.Your LP cylin- | (1) |
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der is equipped with a quick closing coupling or |
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type 1 valve and an OPD (Overfilling Prevention |
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Device). Other LP cylinders may not be compatible |
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with your barbecue connection. |
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• Air must be removed from a new LP cylinder before the |
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initial filling.Your LP dealer is equipped to do this. |
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• The LP cylinder must be installed, transported and |
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stored in an upright position. LP cylinders should not be |
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dropped or handled roughly. |
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• Never store or transport the LP cylinder where tempera- |
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tures can reach 125° F (too hot to hold by hand - for |
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example: do not leave the LP cylinder in a car on a hot | • The LP cylinder must be a | |||||||||
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 Cylin- | ||||||||
so you can refill before running out. You do not have to run |
| ders of the U.S. Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) | ||||||||
out before you refill. |
| or the National Standard of Canada, | ||||||||
• Treat “empty” LP cylinders with the same care as when |
| Cylinders, Spheres and Tubes or Transportation of | ||||||||
full. Even when the LP tank is empty of liquid there still |
| Dangerous Goods; and Commission, as applicable. | ||||||||
may be gas pressure in the cylinder. Always close the | For Canada only | |||||||||
cylinder valve before disconnecting. | Liquid Propane Cylinder requirements | |||||||||
CAUTION: When transporting the LP cylinder make | ||||||||||
| WARNING: Replacement LP tanks must match the | |||||||||
sure the plastic dust cover is in place over the |
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| regulator connection supplied with this barbecue. | |||||||||
valve. This will keep dust and dirt from the threaded |
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Note: Your retailer can help you match a replacement tank | ||||||||||
portion of the valve. | ||||||||||
to your barbecue | ||||||||||
• Do not use a damaged LP cylinder. Dented or rusty LP | ||||||||||
• All LP tank supply systems must include a collar to | ||||||||||
cylinders or LP cylinders with a damaged valve may be | ||||||||||
| protect the cylinder valve. | |||||||||
hazardous and should be replaced with a new one |
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• The LP cylinder must be a | ||||||||||
immediately. | ||||||||||
| high, 12 1/4 inches in diameter). | |||||||||
Liquid Propane (LP) Cylinder(s) |
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• The LP cylinder must be constructed and marked in | ||||||||||
• The joint where the hose connects to the LP cylinder | ||||||||||
| accordance with the specifications for LP gas cylinders, | |||||||||
must be leak tested each time the LP cylinder is |
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reconnected. For example, test each time the LP |
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cylinder is refilled. |
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