Weber 55553 manual Safe handling tips for Liquid Propane Gas, Cylinders, For Canada only

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
“gas-propane” in the phone book for other sources of	you.
LP gas.	If you have questions about spare LP cylinders con-
WARNING: We recommend that your LP cylinder be	tact the Customer Service Representative in your
filled at an authorized LP gas dealer, by a qualified	region using the contact information sheet provided
attendant, who fills the tank by weight. IMPROPER	with your manual.
FILLING IS DANGEROUS.	• All LP tank supply systems must include a collar to
WARNING: If you exchange your LP cylinder, make	protect the cylinder valve.
sure you get a similar tank in return.Your LP cylin-
der is equipped with a quick closing coupling or	(1)
type 1 valve and an OPD (Overfilling Prevention
Device). Other LP cylinders may not be compatible
with your barbecue connection.		DOT 4BA240
• Air must be removed from a new LP cylinder before the
initial filling.Your LP dealer is equipped to do this.	00/01
• The LP cylinder must be installed, transported and
stored in an upright position. LP cylinders should not be
dropped or handled roughly.

•Never store or transport the LP cylinder where tempera-

tures can reach 125° F (too hot to hold by hand - for	(2)
example: do not leave the LP cylinder in a car on a hot	• The LP cylinder must be a 20-lb. size (18 1/4 inches
day).
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 supply	• The cylinder should be constructed and marked in
so you can refill before running out. You do not have to run	accordance with the Specifications for LP - Gas Cylin-
out before you refill.	ders of the U.S. Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) or
• Treat “empty” LP cylinders with the same care as when	the National Standard of Canada, CAN/CSA-B339,
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	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 20-lb. size (18 1/4 inches
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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