Liquefied Petroleum gas (abbreviated L.P. gas or propane), is
highly flammable. It becomes liquid when stored under high
pressure inside a cylinder and vaporizes when released. L.P. gas
is heavier than air and tends to collect in low areas. It is important
that there are no leaking connections on your gas grill that could
cause a fire or explosion (see the section titled “LEAK TESTING”).
Portable LP gas grills require a fuel delivery system which is
comprised of a valve [A], a hose [B], a regulator [C] with vent hole
[G], an L.P. gas supply cylinder [D], a Type 1 coupling nut [E] and
a Type 1 cylinder valve [F], (Fig. 14). Illustration in (Fig. 14) is for
description purposes only. The valve assembly for this grill is of a
different configuration.
A
B
C
E
D
F
G
WARNING
Your new barbecue grill is equipped with a Type 1 coupling nut
[E]. DO NOT attempt to connect to any other L.P. cylinder not
equipped with a mating Type 1 cylinder valve [F]. This grill is
not to be used with any other cylinder connection device.
Portable L.P. Gas Barbecue Cylinders
Fig. 14
DANGER
• DO NOT insert any foreign objects into the valve outlet. You
may damage the valve. A damaged valve can cause a leak,
which could result in explosion, fire, severe personal injury
or death.
WARNING
• Cylinders must be stored outdoors out of the reach of
children and must not be stored in a building, garage or
any other enclosed area (Fig. 15).
Cylinder Specifications
• Any L.P. gas supply cylinder used with this grill must be
approximately 12 inches diameter and 18 inches high. The
maximum fuel capacity is 80% and is approximately 20 pounds
of propane.
• The maximum weight of a properly filled cylinder will be
approximately 38 pounds (47.7 lbs. nominal water capacity).
• The L.P. cylinder must have a shut-off valve terminating in a
Type 1 L.P. gas cylinder valve outlet (see item [F], Fig. 14).
• A Type 1 compatible cylinder with a Type 1 cylinder valve has a
back-check valve which does not permit gas flow, until a
positive seal has been obtained.
• The cylinder must be arranged in an upright position for vapor
withdrawal. It must also include a collar to protect the cylinder
valve. A safety relief device having direct communication with
the vapor space of cylinder must be provided. This will expel
high pressure gas if the cylinder is over filled or overheated
which could result in fire or explosion.
• All L.P. gas cylinders used with this appliance shall be
constructed and marked in accordance with the Specifications
for L.P. 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 shall be provided
with a listed overfilling prevention device, and a cylinder
connection device compatible with the connection for outdoor
cooking appliances.
• Read labels on the L.P. Gas Supply Cylinder.
• New cylinders are always shipped empty for safety.
• Allow only qualified L.P. gas dealers to fill or repair your L.P. gas
supply cylinder.
• Inform the gas dealer if it is a new or used cylinder to be filled.
• Caution the gas dealer not to overfill the cylinder.
• After filling, have the gas dealer check for leaks and to see that
the relief valve remains free to function.
L.P. Gas Cylinder
Fig. 15
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