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CYLINDER SPECIFICATIONS
When purchasing or exchanging a cylinder for your gas grill, it must be constructed and marked in
accordance with the specifications for LP gas cylinders of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
or the National Standard of Canada, CAN/CSA-B339 Cylinders, Spheres and Tubes for Transportation
of Dangerous Goods; and Commission, as applicable; and provided with a listed over-filling prevention
device (OPD), and provided with a cylinder connection device compatible with the connection for
outdoor cooking appliances.
Provide with a listed overfilling prevention device.
Provided with a cylinder connection device compatible with the connection for outdoor cooking
appliances
The cylinder must also be equipped with:
A shut-off valve terminating in a Type 1 gas cylinder valve outlet,
A Type 1 valve that prevents gas flow until a positive seal is obtained,
An arrangement for vapor withdrawal,
A collar to protect the cylinder shut-off valve.
A safety relief device having direct communication with the vapor space of the cylinder,
A listed over-filling prevention device (OPD)
LP GAS CYLINDER
(NOT SUPPLIED WITH THIS GRILL)
The LP (Liquid Propane) gas cylinder specifically designed to be used with this grill must have a 20 lb.
(9.1 kg) capacity incorporating a Type 1 cylinder valve and an over-filling protection device (OPD).
This grill is designed to fit Worthington, Manchester or SMPC brand 20 lb. (9.1 kg) cylinders. Other
brand DOT cylinders may fit this grill if the cylinder has similar dimensions of the top and bottom rings.
DO NOT connect this grill to an existing #510 POL cylinder valve with Left Hand threads. The Type 1
valve can be identified with the large external threads on the valve outlet.
DO NOT connect to a propane cylinder exceeding this capacity.
DO NOT connect to a cylinder that uses any other type of valve connection device.
Other cylinders may be acceptable for use with the appliance provided they are compatible with the
appliance retention means and accompanied by illustration depicting the cylinder mounted to the
appliance utilizing the cylinder retention means and the point of contact between the cylinder and the
retention means
General Information and Instructions
WARNING:
A frosty cylinder valve indicates possible gas overfill.
Close the LP valve and call your dealer immediately.
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