Weber PL - PG. 59 57205 manual Important Information About Lp Gas, What Is Liquid Propane Gas?

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT LP GAS

WHAT IS LIQUID

PROPANE GAS?

Liquid propane (LP) is the flammable, petroleum-based product used to fuel your grill. It is a gas at moderate temperatures and pressure when it is not contained. But at moderate pressure inside a container, such as a cylinder, LP is a liquid. As pressure is released from the cylinder, the liquid readily vaporizes and becomes LP gas.

•LP has an odor similar to natural gas. You should be aware of this odor.

•LP is heavier than air.

Leaking LP gas may collect in low areas and resist dispersion.

SAFE HANDLING TIPS FOR LIQUID PROPANE GAS CYLINDERS

There are various guidelines and safety factors that you need to keep in mind when using liquid propane (LP) gas. Carefully follow these instructions before using your Weber® gas grill.

•Always close the cylinder valve before disconnecting regulator.

•Do not use a damaged LP cylinder. A dented or rusty

LP cylinder or an LP cylinder with a damaged valve may be hazardous and should be replaced with a new cylinder immediately.

•Treat “empty” LP cylinders with the same care as you treat full cylinders. Even when an LP cylinder is empty of liquid, there may still be gas pressure inside the cylinder.

•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 temperatures can reach 125° F (the cylinder will become too hot to hold by hand). For example: do not leave the LP cylinder in a car on a hot day.

•Leak test the fitting where the regulator connects to the LP cylinder each time a reconnection occurs. For example: test each time the LP cylinder is refilled and reinstalled.

•LP cylinders must be kept out of reach of children.

STORAGE AND/OR NONUSE

For grills that have been stored or left unused for a while, it is important to follow these guidelines:

•The gas must be turned off at the LP cylinder when the Weber® gas grill is not in use.

mWARNING: Make sure that the LP cylinder valve is closed when the grill is not in use. Close by turning valve

clockwise.

•If storing the Weber® gas grill indoors, first DISCONNECT the gas supply and store the LP cylinder outdoors in a well-ventilated space.

CANADIAN INSTALLATION CODES

These instructions, while generally acceptable, do not necessarily comply with the Canadian installation codes, particularly with piping above and below ground. In Canada, the installation of this appliance must comply with local codes and/or Standard CSA-B149.2 (Propane Storage and Handling Code).

US LP CYLINDER REQUIREMENTS

•Check to be sure that cylinders have a D.O.T. certification (1), and that the testing date (2) is within five years of current use. Your LP gas supplier can do this for you.

•All LP cylinder supply systems must include a collar to protect the cylinder valve.

•The LP cylinder must be a 20-lb. size, approximately

18¼ inches high and 12¼ inches in diameter.

•The cylinder must be constructed and marked in accordance with Specifications for LP - Gas Cylinders of the U.S. Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) or the National Standard of Canada, CAN/CSA-B339, Cylinders, Spheres and Tubes or Transportation of Dangerous Goods; and Commission, as applicable.

mWARNING: The liquid propane cylinder used with your grill must have a listed OPD (Overfilling Prevention Device) and a QCC1 or Type 1 (CGA810) cylinder connection. The cylinder connection must be compatible with the grill connection.

CANADIAN LP CYLINDER

REQUIREMENTS

•The LP cylinder must be constructed and marked in accordance with the specifications for LP gas cylinders, T.C.

NOTE: Your retailer can help you match a replacement cylinder to your grill.

mCAUTION: Place dust cap on cylinder valve outlet whenever the cylinder is

not in use. Only install the type of dust cap on the cylinder valve outlet that is provided with the cylinder valve. Other types of caps or plugs may result in leakage of propane.

• Do not store a disconnected LP cylinder in a building,	1
garage, or any other enclosed area.

•If you do not disconnect the LP cylinder from the

Weber® gas grill, be sure to keep both the grill and the

cylinder outdoors in a well-ventilated area.	2
• The Weber® gas grill should be checked for gas leaks

and any obstructions in the burner tubes before it is used. (Refer to “ANNUAL MAINTENANCE.”)

•Check that the areas under the control panel and the slide-out grease tray are free from debris that might obstruct the flow of combustion or ventilation air.

•The spider/insect screens should also be checked for any obstructions. (Refer to “ANNUAL MAINTENANCE.”)

US INSTALLATION CODES

Installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with either the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1; or Propane Storage and Handling Code, B149.2; or the Standard for Recreational Vehicles, ANSI A 119.2/NFPA 1192, and CSA Z240 RV Series, Recreational Vehicle Code, as applicable.

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