Gas Instructions
Safe handling tips for Liquid Propane Gas | • Be sure the regulator is mounted with the small vent | |||||
Cylinders | hole pointed downward so that it will not collect water. | |||||
• Liquid Propane (LP) gas is a petroleum product as are | This vent should be free of dirt, grease, bugs etc. | |||||
• The LP cylinder and connections supplied with your | ||||||
gasoline and natural gas. LP gas is a gas at regular | ||||||
Weber® gas barbecue have been designed and tested | ||||||
temperatures and pressures. Under moderate pressure, | ||||||
to meet government, American Gas Association, and | ||||||
inside a cylinder, LP gas is a liquid. As the pressure is | ||||||
Underwriters Laboratories requirements. | ||||||
released, the liquid readily vaporizes and becomes gas. | ||||||
Liquid Propane Cylinder requirements | ||||||
• LP gas has an odor similar to natural gas. You should | ||||||
be aware of this odor. | • Replacement LP cylinders supplied by Weber satisfy | |||||
• LP gas is heavier than air. Leaking LP gas may collect | the above requirements. Check to be sure other cylin- | |||||
in low areas and prevent dispersion. | ders have a D.O.T. certification(1), and date tested(2) is | |||||
• To fill, take the LP cylinder to an RV center, or look up | within five years. Your LP gas supplier can do this for | |||||
you. | ||||||
LP gas. | (1) | |||||
WARNING: We recommend that your LP cylinder be | ||||||
filled at an authorized LP gas dealer, by a qualified |
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attendant, who fills the tank by weight. IMPROPER |
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FILLING IS DANGEROUS. |
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WARNING: If you exchange your LP cylinder, make | 00/01 | |||||
sure you get a similar tank in return.Your LP cylin- | ||||||
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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. | (2) | |||||
• 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 | If you have questions about spare LP cylinders con- | |||||
stored in an upright position. LP cylinders should not be | ||||||
tact the Customer Service Representative in your | ||||||
dropped or handled roughly. | ||||||
region using the contact information sheet provided | ||||||
• Never store or transport the LP cylinder where tempera- | ||||||
with your manual. | ||||||
tures can reach 125° F (too hot to hold by hand - for | ||||||
• All LP tank supply systems must include a collar to | ||||||
example: do not leave the LP cylinder in a car on a hot | ||||||
protect the cylinder valve. | ||||||
day). | ||||||
• The LP cylinder must be a | ||||||
Note - A refill will last about 20 hours of cooking time at | ||||||
high, 12 1/4 inches in diameter). | ||||||
normal use. The fuel scale will indicate the propane | ||||||
• The cylinder should be constructed and marked in | ||||||
supply so you can refill before running out. You do not | ||||||
accordance with the Specifications for LP - Gas Cylin- | ||||||
have to run out before you refill. | ||||||
ders of the U.S. Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) | ||||||
• Treat “empty” LP cylinders with the same care as when | ||||||
or the National Standard of Canada, | ||||||
full. Even when the LP tank is empty of liquid there still | ||||||
Cylinders, Spheres and Tubes or Transportation of | ||||||
may be gas pressure in the cylinder. Always close the | ||||||
Dangerous Goods; and Commission, as applicable. | ||||||
cylinder valve before disconnecting. | ||||||
For Canada only | ||||||
CAUTION: When transporting the LP cylinder make | ||||||
Liquid Propane Cylinder requirements | ||||||
sure the plastic dust cover is in place over the | ||||||
valve. This will keep dust and dirt from the threaded | WARNING: Replacement LP tanks must match the | |||||
portion of the valve. | regulator connection supplied with this barbecue. | |||||
• Do not use a damaged LP cylinder. Dented or rusty LP | Note: Your retailer can help you match a replacement | |||||
cylinders or LP cylinders with a damaged valve may be | tank to your barbecue | |||||
hazardous and should be replaced with a new one | • All LP tank supply systems must include a collar to | |||||
immediately. | protect the cylinder valve. | |||||
Liquid Propane (LP) Cylinder(s) | • The LP cylinder must be a | |||||
• The joint where the hose connects to the LP cylinder | high, 12 1/4 inches in diameter). | |||||
• 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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