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| ■ 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. | ||||||||||
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| 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, |
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| Underwriters Laboratories requirements. | |||||||||
| inside a cylinder, LP gas is a liquid. As the pressure is |
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| 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. |
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| cylinders have a D.O.T. certification(1), and date | |||||||||
■ | LP gas is heavier than air. Leaking LP gas may collect |
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| tested(2) is within five years. Your LP gas supplier can | ||||||||||
| in low areas and prevent dispersion. |
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■ | To fill, take the LP cylinder to an RV center, or look up |
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If you have questions about spare LP cylinders | |||||||||||
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| contact the Customer Service Representative in your | ||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||
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| protect the cylinder valve. | |||||||||
| FILLING IS DANGEROUS. |
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| WARNING: If you exchange your LP cylinder, make | (1) |
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| or type 1 valve and an OPD (Overfilling Prevention |
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| Device). Other LP cylinders may not be compatible |
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■ | 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 |
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| stored in an upright position. LP cylinders should not be |
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| dropped or handled roughly. | (2) |
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■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 | |
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 | For Canada Only | |
cylinder valve before disconnecting. | ||
CAUTION: When transporting the LP cylinder make |
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sure the plastic dust cover is in place over the | Liquid Propane Cylinder requirements | |
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 tank | ||
cylinders or LP cylinders with a damaged valve may be | ||
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). | |
must be leak tested each time the LP cylinder is | ■ The LP cylinder must be constructed and marked in | |
reconnected. For example, test each time the LP | accordance with the specifications for LP gas cylinders, | |
cylinder is refilled. | T.C. |
