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PROPANE GAS CyLINDER INFORMATION
DANGER
- FLAMMABLE GAS UNDER PRESSURE.
LEAKING LP-GAS MAy CAUSE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION IF IGNITED
CAUSING SERIOUS BODILy INJURy OR DEATH.
CONTACT LP GAS SUPPLIER FOR REPAIRS, OR DISPOSAL OF THIS
CyLINDER OR UNUSED PROPANE-GAS.
WARNING
- FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLy.*
DO NOT USE OR STORE CyLINDER IN A BUILDING,
GARAGE OR ENCLOSED AREA.
WARNING:
•
Know the odor of propane gas. If you hear, see
or smell leaking propane gas, immediately get
everyone away from the cylinder and call the
Fire Department. Do not attempt repairs.
•
Caution your propane gas supplier to:
- Be certain cylinder is purged of trapped
air prior to first filling.
- Be certain not to over fill the cylinder.
- Be certain cylinder requalification date is
checked.
•
Propane gas is heavier than air and may settle
in low places while dissipating.
•
Contact with the liquid contents of cylinder
will cause freeze burns to the skin.
•
Do not allow children to tamper or play with
cylinder.
•
When not connected for use, keep cylinder
valve turned off. Self contained appliances
shall be limited to a cylinder of 30 lb
capacity or less.
•
Do not use, store or transport cylinder where
it would be exposed to high temperatures.
Relief valve may open allowing a large
amount of flammable gas to escape.
•
When transporting, keep cylinder secured in an
upright position with cylinder valve turned off.
WHEN CONNECTING FOR USE:
•
Use only in compliance with applicable codes.
•
Read and follow manufacturer’s instructions.
•
Consult manufacturer’s instructions
concerning the cylinder connection provided
with your appliance.
•
Be sure regulator vent is not pointing up.
•
Turn off all valves on the appliance.
•
Do not check for gas leaks with a match or
open flame. Apply soapy water at areas
marked “X”. Open cylinder valve. If bubble
appears, close valve and have propane gas
service person make needed repairs. Also,
check appliance valves and connections to
make sure they do not leak before lighting
appliance.
•
Light appliance(s) following manufacturer’s
instructions.
•
When appliance is not in use, keep the
cylinder valve closed.
DO NOT REMOVE, DEFACE, OR OBLITERATE THIS LABEL
*EXCEPT AS AUTHORIZED By ANSI/NFPA 58.
DANGER.
Do not store a spare propane cylinder under or near a barbecue grill, or other heat sources.
NEVER fill an propane cylinder beyond 80% full: a fire causing death or serious injury may occur.
Cylinder valve
hand wheel
Point of
connection
Liquid level
indicator
(optional)
relief valve
Pressure
Cylinder
X
X
X
X
X