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IV PROPANE TANK STORAGE, HANDLING AND FILLING
Propane gas should be handled and stored with care. We suggest asking your propane gas dealer,
when having your tank filled, for a short course in handling, care, and storage of propane gas
tanks.Most dealers will be glad to instruct you on how to store and handle your tank.
WHERE TO STORE
The best place to store a liquid propane tank is in a shady or protected spot outdoors, behind your
home or garage, but
where it is out of the reach of children.
Don't
store the tanks - whether full or empty- inside your home or inside the living area of a
recreational vehicle. Liquid propane tanks shouldn’t be stored inside a building, your garage,
basement or workshop and any other enclosed area.
HANDLING AND FILLING
All new tanks are filled with air, not LP gas. Air must be purged before the tank is filled. The LP gas
cylinder must be constructed and marked in accordance with the specifications for LP gas cylinders
of the US. Department of Transportation.
Transport tanks in a horizontal position in a secure manner with valves tightly closed. Do not
transport tank in the passenger compartment of a car or truck. Stabilize and secure the cylinder in
the trunk. Also do not expose the tank to any source of excessive heat.
The LP fuel tank should be filled by weight (tank and fuel together not to exceed 70 lbs) to an
80% maximum capacity and never more!
You are trying to burn the vapor part of the fuel, not the
liquid itself.
Never allow your tank to be over-filled.
Be sure your LP gas dealer checks the tank with a soapy solution for leaks after filling.
A dented or rusty LP tank may be hazardous and should be checked by your LP supplier. Never use
a cylinder with a damaged valve and never paint an LP cylinder a dark color for this may cause the
cylinder to overheat.
CAUTION:
Propane is highly flammable!
Handle, use, store and transport LP gas cylinders in
accordance with NFPA 58. Obtain instructions from your local gas supplier.
Use only 40# horizontal Propane cylinder
(12" diameter and 29" length)
, which is supplied
with the unit.