• NEVER store a spare LP tank under or near the
appliance or in an enclosed area.
• Never fill a tank beyond 80% full.
• An over filled or improperly stored tank is a
hazard due to possible gas release from the
safety relief valve.
• If you see, smell or hear gas escaping,
immediately get away from the LP tank/appliance
and call your fire department.
• This could cause an intense fire with risk of
property damage, serious injury or death.
DANGER
USE AND CARE
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. Loosen tank screw beneath bottom shelf, then lift
LP tank up and out of cart. 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).
Do not store an LP tank in enclosed spaces
such as a carport, garage, porch, covered
patio or other building. Never leave an LP tank
inside a vehicle which may become overheated
by the sun.
• Do not store an LP tank in an area where children play.
LP Tank
• The LP tank used with your grill must meet the following
requirements:
•
Use LP tanks only with these required measurements: 12"
(30.5cm) (diameter) x 18" (45.7 cm) (tall) with 20 lb. (9 kg.)
capacity maximum.
• LP tanks must be constructed and marked in accordance with
specifications for LP tanks of the U.S. Department of
Transportation (DOT). See LP tank collar for marking.
•
LP tank valve must have:
• Type 1 outlet compatible with
regulator or grill.
• Safety relief valve.
• UL listed Overfill Protection
Device (OPD). This OPD safety
feature is identified by a unique triangular hand wheel.
Use
only LP tanks equipped with this type of valve.
• LP tank must be arranged for vapor withdrawal and include
collar to protect LP tank valve. Always keep LP tanks in upright
position during use, transit or storage.
OPD Hand Wheel
LP (Liquefied Petroleum Gas)
•
LP gas is nontoxic, 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.
•
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 new tank
before filling.
•
Dealer should
NEVER
fill LP tank more than 80% of LP tank
volume. Volume of propane in tank 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.
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LP Tank Valve
Retainer Strap
Safety
Cap
LP tank in upright position for vapor withdrawal
