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LP Tank (LP Gas Supply Cylinder)
The LP tank used with your grill must meet the
following requirements.
LP tank designed for use with your grill measures 12"
(diameter) x 12-1/2" (tall) with 14 lb. capacity maximum. LP
tank which measures 12" (30.5cm) (diameter) x 18" (45.7
cm) (tall) with 20 lb. (9 kg.) capacity maximum may also be
used.
Be constructed and marked in accordance with
specifications for LP tank of the U.S. Department of
Transportation (DOT) or for Canada, CAN/CSA-B339,
cylinders, spheres and tubes for transportation of dangerous
goods, Transport Canada (TC). 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
tanks equipped with this type of valve.
Supply system must be arranged for vapor withdrawal and
include collar to protect LP tank valve.
Use & Care
OPD Hand Wheel
Type 1 outlet with
threads on outside
OPD Hand Wheel
Strap and Cap
Safety Relief Valve
Off Clockwise
LP (Liquefied Petroleum 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 tank
must be purged
before filling to maintain gas odor.
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
Do not insert any foreign objects into the valve outlet.
You may damage the valve and cause a leak. Leaking
propane may result in explosion, fire, severe personal
injury, or death.
Never attempt to attach this grill to the self-contained
LP gas system of a camper trailer or motor home.
The safety relief valve on the LP tank could activate
releasing gas and cause an intense fire with risk of
death or serious injury.
NEVER store a spare LP tank under or near grill
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.
If you see, smell or hear escaping gas, immediately
get away from the LP tank/grill and call your fire
department.
All spare LP tanks must have safety caps installed on
the LP tank outlet.
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 grills offer you the
option of replacing your empty LP tank 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 grill.
LP Tank Removal, Transport & Storage
Turn OFF control knob and LP tank valve. Turn coupling
nut counter clockwise by hand only - do not use tools to
disconnect. Loosen thumbscrew, carefully lifting LP tank up
and out of plastic base. 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). An LP tank
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 tank in an area where children play.
Do not use this
POL Transport Plug
Safety
Cap
LP Tank
Valve
Retainer Strap
