Weber 55259 manual Safe handling tips for Liquid Propane, Gas Cylinders, For Canada Only

Gas Instructions

Safe handling tips for Liquid Propane	Liquid Propane (LP) Cylinder(s)
Gas Cylinders	■ The joint where the hose connects to the LP cylinder
	must be leak tested each time the LP cylinder is
■ Liquid Propane (LP) gas is a petroleum product as are
	reconnected. For example, test each time the LP
gasoline and natural gas. LP gas is a gas at regular
	cylinder is refilled.
temperatures and pressures. Under moderate pressure,
	■ Be sure the regulator is mounted with the small vent
inside a cylinder, LP gas is a liquid. As the pressure is
	hole pointed downward so that it will not collect water.
released, the liquid readily vaporizes and becomes gas.
	This vent should be free of dirt, grease, bugs etc.
■ LP gas has an odor similar to natural gas. You should
	■ The LP cylinder and connections supplied with your
be aware of this odor.
	Weber® gas barbecue have been designed and tested
■ LP gas is heavier than air. Leaking LP gas may collect	to meet government, American Gas Association, and
in low areas and prevent dispersion.
	Underwriters Laboratories requirements.
■ To fill, take the LP cylinder to an RV center, or look up
	Liquid Propane Cylinder requirements
“gas-propane” in the phone book for other sources of
	■ Replacement LP cylinders supplied by Weber satisfy
LP gas.
	the above requirements. Check to be sure other
WARNING: We recommend that your LP cylinder be
	cylinders have a D.O.T. certification(1), and date
filled at an authorized LP gas dealer, by a qualified
	tested(2) is within five years. Your LP gas supplier can
attendant, who fills the tank by weight. IMPROPER
	do this for you.
FILLING IS DANGEROUS.
WARNING: If you exchange your LP cylinder, make	(1)
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		DOT 4BA240
Device). Other LP cylinders may not be compatible
with your barbecue connection.	00/01
■ 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	If you have questions about spare LP cylinders
temperatures can reach 125° F (too hot to hold by hand
	contact the Customer Service Representative in your
- for example: do not leave the LP cylinder in a car on a
	region using the contact information sheet provided
hot day).
	with your manual.
Note - A refill will last about 20 hours of cooking time at
	■ All LP tank supply systems must include a collar to
normal use. The fuel scale will indicate the propane supply
	protect the cylinder valve.
so you can refill before running out. You do not have to run
	■ The LP cylinder must be a 20-lb. size (18 1/4 inches
out before you refill.
	high, 12 1/4 inches in diameter).
■ Treat “empty” LP cylinders with the same care as when
	■ The LP cylinder must be constructed and marked in
full. Even when the LP tank is empty of liquid there still
	accordance with the specifications for LP gas cylinders
may be gas pressure in the cylinder. Always close the
	of the U.S. Department of Transportation (D.O.T.).
cylinder valve before disconnecting.
CAUTION: When transporting the LP cylinder make	For Canada Only
sure the plastic dust cover is in place over the
valve. This will keep dust and dirt from the threaded	Liquid Propane Cylinder requirements
portion of the valve.
■ Do not use a damaged LP cylinder. Dented or rusty LP	WARNING: Replacement LP tanks must match the
cylinders or LP cylinders with a damaged valve may be	regulator connection supplied with this barbecue.
hazardous and should be replaced with a new one	Note: Your retailer can help you match a replacement tank
immediately.	to your barbecue
	■ All LP tank supply systems must include a collar to
	protect the cylinder valve.
	■ The LP cylinder must be a 20-lb. size (18 1/4 inches
	high, 12 1/4 inches in diameter).
	■ The LP cylinder must be constructed and marked in
	accordance with the specifications for LP gas cylinders,
	T.C.

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