• LP gas is highly flammable and may ignite
unexpectedly when mixed with air.
LP TANK FILLING
• Use only licensed and experienced
dealers.
• LP dealer must purge tanks before filling.
• Dealer should NEVER fill LP tank more
than 80% of LP tank volume. Volume of
propane in tanks will vary by temperature.
• A frosty regulator indicates gas overfill.
Immediately close LP tank valve and call
local LP gas dealer for assistance.
• Do not release liquid propane (LP) gas
into the atmosphere. This is a hazardous
practice.
• To remove gas from LP tank, contact an LP
dealer or call a local fire department for
assistance. Check the telephone directory
under “Gas companies” for nearest
certified LP dealers.
LP TANK EXCHANGE
• Many retailers that sell appliances offer
you the option of replacing your empty LP
tanks through an exchange service. Use
only those reputable exchange companies
that inspect, precision fill, test and certify
their cylinders. Exchange your tank only
for an OPD safety feature-equipped tank as
described in the “LP Tank” section of
this manual.
• Always keep new and exchanged
LP tanks in upright position during use,
transit or storage.
• Leak test new and exchanged
LP tanks BEFORE connecting to appliance.
LP TANK LEAK TEST
For your Safety
• Leak test must be repeated each time LP
tank is exchanged or refilled.
• Do not smoke during leak test.
• Do not use an open flame to check for
gas leaks.
• Appliance must be leak checked
outdoors in well-ventilated area, away
from ignition sources such as gas fired
or electrical appliances. During leak test,
children play.
• Storage of an appliance indoors is
permissible only if the cylinder is
disconnected and removed from
the appliance.
• When the refillable LP-gas supply cylinder
is not disconnected from the stove,
the stove and cylinder must be stored
outdoors, in a well ventilated space, out
of the reach of children, and must not be
stored in a building, garage or any other
enclosed areas.
LP TANK
The LP tank used with your appliance must
meet the following requirements:
• Purchase LP tanks only with these
required measurements: 12” (30.5cm)
(diameter) x 18” (45.7cm) (tall) with 20 lb.
(9 kg.) capacity maximum.
• Be constructed and marked in
accordance with specifications for LP tank
of the U.S. Department of Transportation
(DOT) or the National Standard of Canada,
CAN/CSA-B339, Cylinders, Spheres and
Tubes for the Transportation of
Dangerous Goods.
• The refillable propane cylinder used with
this appliance must include a collar to
protect the cylinder valve.
LP TANK VALVE MUST HAVE:
• Type 1 outlet
compatible with
regulator or appliance.
• Safety relief valve.
• UL listed Overfill
Protection Device (OPD).
This OPD safety feature
is identified by a unique triangular hand
wheel. Use only tanks equipped with this
type of valve. LP tank must be arranged for
vapor withdrawal.
LP (LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS)
• LP gas is non-toxic, odorless and colorless
when produced. For Your Safety, LP gas
has been given an odor (similar to rotten
cabbage) so that it can be smelled.
will result in a safety hazard. Questions
regarding certification in other areas may
be addressed to 1-435-752-3922.
• Apartment Dwellers: Check with
management to learn the requirements
and fire codes for using an LP Gas
appliance at an apartment. If allowed, use
outside on the ground floor with a 10 foot
clearance from walls or rails.
• Before opening LP tank valve, check
the coupling nut for tightness. When
appliance is not in use, turn off control
knob and LP tank valve on supply cylinder.
• Never use LP tank if visibly rusted,
damaged, or out of date.
• If you notice grease or other hot material
dripping from appliance onto valve, hose
or regulator, turn off gas supply at once.
Determine the cause, correct, clean and
inspect valve, hose and regulator before
continuing. Perform a leak test.
• The regulator may make a humming or
whistling noise during operation. This will
not affect the safety or use of appliance.
• Clean and inspect the hose before each
use of the appliance. If there is evidence
of abrasion, wear, cuts or leaks, the hose
must be replaced prior to the appliance
being put into operation. See product tag
for hose & regulator information.
• Do not block holes in bottom or sides
of appliance.
• Never operate appliance with LP tanks
out of correct position specified in
Assembly Instructions.
• Always close LP tank valve and remove
coupling nut before moving LP tank form
specified operating position.
• NEVER store a spare LP tank under or near
appliance or in enclosed areas. NEVER fill
the cylinder beyond 80% full. An overfilled
spare LP tank is hazardous due to possible
gas released from the safety relief valve.
Failure to follow these instructions exactly
could cause a fire resulting in death or
serious injury.
• If you see, smell, or hear escaping gas,
immediately get away from the LP tank/
appliance and call your fire department.
• All spare LP tanks must have safety caps
installed on the LP tank outlet
LP TANK REMOVAL, TRANSPORT
AND STORAGE
• Turn OFF all control knobs and LP tank
valve. Turn coupling nut counterclockwise
by hand only – do not use tools to
disconnect. Install safety cap onto LP tank
valve. Always use cap and strap supplied
with valve. Failure
to use safety cap as
directed may result
in serious personal
injury and/or
property damage.
• A disconnected LP tank in storage or
being transported must have a safety
cap installed (as shown). Refillable LP-Gas
cylinders must be stored outdoors in a
well ventilated space, out of the reach
of children, and must not be stored in a
building, garage or any other enclosed
area. Never leave an LP tank inside a
vehicle, which may become overheated by
the sun.
• Do not store LP tanks in an area where
WARNING
Combustion by-products
produced when using this
product contain chemicals
known to the State of California
to cause cancer birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
safety cap
OPD
Hand
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