Weber 43720 manual Safe handling tips for Liquid Propane, Gas Cylinders, For Canada Only

	Gas Instructions
		■ 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
“gas-propane” in the phone book for other sources of
		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.
WARNING: If you exchange your LP cylinder, make
sure you get a similar tank in return. Your LP		(1)
cylinder is equipped with a quick closing coupling
or type 1 valve and an OPD (Overfilling Prevention
Device). Other LP cylinders may not be compatible			DOT 4BA240
with your barbecue connection.
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■ Air must be removed from a new LP cylinder before the
initial filling. Your LP dealer is equipped to do this.

■ The LP cylinder must be installed, transported and
stored in an upright position. LP cylinders should not be
dropped or handled roughly.	(2)
■ 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	■ The LP cylinder must be a 20-lb. size (18 1/4 inches
hot 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
so you can refill before running out. You do not have to run
	Cylinders of the U.S. Department of Transportation
out before you refill.
	(D.O.T.) or the National Standard of Canada, CAN/CSA-
■ Treat “empty” LP cylinders with the same care as when
	B339, Cylinders, Spheres and Tubes or Transportation
full. Even when the LP tank is empty of liquid there still
	of Dangerous Goods; and Commission, as applicable.
may be gas pressure in the cylinder. Always close the
cylinder valve before disconnecting.	For Canada Only
CAUTION: When transporting the LP cylinder make
sure the plastic dust cover is in place over the	Liquid Propane Cylinder requirements
valve. This will keep dust and dirt from the threaded
portion of the valve.	WARNING: Replacement LP tanks must match the
■ Do not use a damaged LP cylinder. Dented or rusty LP	regulator connection supplied with this barbecue.
cylinders or LP cylinders with a damaged valve may be	Note: Your retailer can help you match a replacement tank
hazardous and should be replaced with a new one	to your barbecue
immediately.	■ All LP tank supply systems must include a collar to
Liquid Propane (LP) Cylinder(s)	protect the cylinder valve.
■ The joint where the hose connects to the LP cylinder	■ The LP cylinder must be a 20-lb. size (18 1/4 inches
must be leak tested each time the LP cylinder is	high, 12 1/4 inches in diameter).
reconnected. For example, test each time the LP	■ The LP cylinder must be constructed and marked in
cylinder is refilled.	accordance with the specifications for LP gas cylinders,
	T.C.

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