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| ■ Be sure the regulator is mounted with the small vent | |||||
Safe handling tips for Liquid Propane | ||||||||
hole pointed downward so that it will not collect water. | ||||||||
Gas Cylinders | This vent should be free of dirt, grease, bugs etc. | |||||||
■ The LP cylinder and connections supplied with your | ||||||||
■ Liquid Propane (LP) gas is a petroleum product as are | ||||||||
Weber® gas barbecue have been designed and tested | ||||||||
gasoline and natural gas. LP gas is a gas at regular | to meet government, American Gas Association, and | |||||||
temperatures and pressures. Under moderate pressure, | ||||||||
Underwriters Laboratories requirements. | ||||||||
inside a cylinder, LP gas is a liquid. As the pressure is | ||||||||
Liquid Propane Cylinder requirements | ||||||||
released, the liquid readily vaporizes and becomes gas. | ||||||||
■ Replacement LP cylinders supplied by Weber satisfy | ||||||||
■ LP gas has an odor similar to natural gas. You should | ||||||||
the above requirements. Check to be sure other | ||||||||
be aware of this odor. | ||||||||
cylinders have a D.O.T. certification(1), and date | ||||||||
■ LP gas is heavier than air. Leaking LP gas may collect | ||||||||
tested(2) is within five years. Your LP gas supplier can | ||||||||
in low areas and prevent dispersion. | ||||||||
do this for you. | ||||||||
■ To fill, take the LP cylinder to an RV center, or look up | ||||||||
If you have questions about spare LP cylinders | ||||||||
contact the Customer Service Representative in your | ||||||||
LP gas. | ||||||||
region using the contact information sheet provided | ||||||||
WARNING: We recommend that your LP cylinder be | ||||||||
with your manual. | ||||||||
filled at an authorized LP gas dealer, by a qualified | ||||||||
■ All LP tank supply systems must include a collar to | ||||||||
attendant, who fills the tank by weight. IMPROPER | ||||||||
protect the cylinder valve. | ||||||||
FILLING IS DANGEROUS. | ||||||||
■ The LP cylinder must be a | ||||||||
WARNING: If you exchange your LP cylinder, make | ||||||||
high, 12 1/4 inches in diameter). | ||||||||
sure you get a similar tank in return. Your LP | ||||||||
■ The cylinder should be constructed and marked in | ||||||||
cylinder is equipped with a quick closing coupling | ||||||||
accordance with the Specifications for LP - Gas | ||||||||
or type 1 valve and an OPD (Overfilling Prevention | ||||||||
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Device). Other LP cylinders may not be compatible | (1) | |||||||
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 | 00/02 | |||||||
dropped or handled roughly. | ||||||||
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■Never store or transport the LP cylinder where temperatures can reach 125° F (too hot to hold by hand - for example: do not leave the LP cylinder in a car on a
hot day). | (2) | |
Note - A refill will last about 20 hours of cooking time at | ||
Cylinders of the U.S. Department of Transportation | ||
normal use. The fuel scale will indicate the propane supply | ||
so you can refill before running out. You do not have to run | (D.O.T.) or the National Standard of Canada, CAN/CSA- | |
out before you refill. | B339, Cylinders, Spheres and Tubes or Transportation | |
■ Treat “empty” LP cylinders with the same care as when | of Dangerous Goods; and Commission, as applicable. | |
full. Even when the LP tank is empty of liquid there still | For Canada Only | |
may be gas pressure in the cylinder. Always close the | ||
cylinder valve before disconnecting. |
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CAUTION: When transporting the LP cylinder make | Liquid Propane Cylinder requirements | |
sure the plastic dust cover is in place over the | ||
WARNING: Replacement LP tanks must match the | ||
valve. This will keep dust and dirt from the threaded | ||
regulator connection supplied with this barbecue. | ||
portion of the valve. | ||
Note: Your retailer can help you match a replacement tank | ||
■ Do not use a damaged LP cylinder. Dented or rusty LP | ||
to your barbecue | ||
cylinders or LP cylinders with a damaged valve may be | ||
■ All LP tank supply systems must include a collar to | ||
hazardous and should be replaced with a new one | ||
protect the cylinder valve. | ||
immediately. | ||
■ The LP cylinder must be a | ||
Liquid Propane (LP) Cylinder(s) | ||
high, 12 1/4 inches in diameter). | ||
■ The joint where the hose connects to the LP cylinder | ||
■ The LP cylinder must be constructed and marked in | ||
must be leak tested each time the LP cylinder is | ||
accordance with the specifications for LP gas cylinders, | ||
reconnected. For example, test each time the LP | ||
T.C. | ||
cylinder is refilled. | ||
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