Gas Instructions

Safe handling tips for Liquid Propane

Liquid Propane (LP) Cylinder(s)

The joint where the hose connects to the LP cylinder

Gas Cylinders

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

cylinder is refilled.

 

gasoline and natural gas. LP gas is a gas at regular

 

Be sure the regulator is mounted with the small vent

 

temperatures and pressures. Under moderate pressure,

 

hole pointed downward so that it will not collect water.

 

inside a cylinder, LP gas is a liquid. As the pressure is

 

This vent should be free of dirt, grease, bugs etc.

 

released, the liquid readily vaporizes and becomes gas.

 

The LP cylinder and connections supplied with your

LP gas has an odor similar to natural gas. You should

Weber® gas barbecue have been designed and tested

 

be aware of this odor.

 

to meet government, American Gas Association, and

LP gas is heavier than air. Leaking LP gas may collect

Underwriters Laboratories requirements.

 

in low areas and prevent dispersion.

 

Liquid Propane Cylinder requirements

To fill, take the LP cylinder to an RV center, or look up

Replacement LP cylinders supplied by Weber satisfy

 

“gas-propane” in the phone book for other sources of

 

the above requirements. Check to be sure other

 

LP gas.

 

cylinders have a D.O.T. certification(1), and date

 

WARNING: We recommend that your LP cylinder be

 

tested(2) is within five years. Your LP gas supplier can

 

filled at an authorized LP gas dealer, by a qualified

 

do this for you.

 

attendant, who fills the tank by weight. IMPROPER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FILLING IS DANGEROUS.

(1)

 

WARNING: If you exchange your LP cylinder, make

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

sure you get a similar tank in return. Your LP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

cylinder is equipped with a quick closing coupling

 

 

 

 

DOT 4BA240

 

or type 1 valve and an OPD (Overfilling Prevention

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Device). Other LP cylinders may not be compatible

00/01

 

with your barbecue connection.

 

 

 

 

 

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

(2)

dropped or handled roughly.

If you have questions about spare LP cylinders

Never store or transport the LP cylinder where

contact the Customer Service Representative in your

temperatures can reach 125° F (too hot to hold by hand

region using the contact information sheet provided

- for example: do not leave the LP cylinder in a car on a

with your manual.

hot day).

All LP tank supply systems must include a collar to

Note - A refill will last about 20 hours of cooking time at

protect the cylinder valve.

normal use. The fuel scale will indicate the propane supply

The LP cylinder must be a 20-lb. size (18 1/4 inches

so you can refill before running out. You do not have to run

high, 12 1/4 inches in diameter).

out before you refill.

The LP cylinder must be constructed and marked in

Treat “empty” LP cylinders with the same care as when

accordance with the specifications for LP gas cylinders

full. Even when the LP tank is empty of liquid there still

of the U.S. Department of Transportation (D.O.T.).

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

 

valve. This will keep dust and dirt from the threaded

Liquid Propane Cylinder requirements

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

 

 

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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Weber 55767 manual Safe handling tips for Liquid Propane, Gas Cylinders, For Canada Only, Liquid Propane LP Cylinders