Coyote C Series, Use & Care Manual

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in pools and low areas.
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In its natural state, propane has no odor. For your safety, an odorant typically is added. ALWAYS
purchase or refill your propane tanks from a reputable propane gas supplier.
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Contact with propane can cause freeze burns to the skin.
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NEVER use a propane cylinder with a damaged body, valve, collar or footing.
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A dented or rusted propane cylinder may be hazardous.
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Always keep LP cylinder securely fastened in an upright position.
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Never connect an unregulated propane gas cylinder to the grill.
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NEVER subject (expose) propane cylinders to excessive heat.
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Never store a LP gas cylinder inside a building or in the vicinity of any gas-burning appliance.
Cylinder Specifications
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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.
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The L.P. cylinder must have a shut-off valve (see picture) terminating in a Type 1 L.P.
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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.
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The cylinder must be arranged 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 overfilled or overheated which
could result in fire or explosion.
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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.
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Read labels on the L.P. Gas Supply Cylinder.
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New cylinders are always shipped empty for safety.
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Allow only qualified L.P. gas dealers to fill or repair your L.P. gas supply cylinder.
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Inform the gas dealer if it is a new or used cylinder to be filled.
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After filling, have the gas dealer check for leaks and to see that the relief valve remains effective and in
good repair.
Hose and Regulator (Comes standard with the grill)
The Type 1 connection system has the following features:
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The system will not allow gas to flow until a positive connection has
been made.
The cylinder control valve must be
turned off before any connection is made or removed.
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The system has a thermal element that will shut off the flow of gas in
the event of a fire.