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Safety
Propane Tank Safety Instructions
CAUTION: Only qualified persons should fill your LP-gas
containers.
ATTENTION: Les contenants de gaz de pétrole liquéfié
doivent être remplis uniquement par des personnes
qualifiées.
1.
Never allow your LP-gas container to be filled above the
maximum safe level as indicated by a scale or the fixed
liquid level gauge (outage). Do not use the visible gauge
for filling.
2.
Do not use a wrench or pliers to close the service valve
or fixed liquid level gauge. These valves are designed to
be closed leak-tight by hand or screwdriver as appro-
priate. If wrenches are necessary to stop a leak, the
valve needs repair or replacement.
3.
When tightening the POL Nut (left hand thread) on the
service valve, draw it up snug with a proper wrench. This
is a machined male brass fitting which seats securely
against a female seat in the POL valve – no pipe dope is
necessary. Acme/Type 1 valves have right handed
threads which are secure when hand tight, and on the
Quick Disconnect/Type 2 Valves, the male connection is
inserted into the female connection on the cylinder valve.
(No wrenches required for both the Acme and the Quick
Disconnect.)
4.
When using container, slowly open service valve all the
way. Listen to the regulator. A continuous hiss may
indicate a leak or an open valve on an appliance.
5.
Check all tank and the line connections periodically to be
sure they are tight. When testing for leaks, use approved
leak detector solution – not matches.
6.
Make certain your container is properly fastened in
place.
7.
Turn container with open part of container guard towards
frame. This protects valves and regulator against flying
rocks and mud. Transport container in the proper
position in which it is used, with the valves closed and
POL Plugs inserted for POL Valves or Dust Caps for
Acme Valves. Secure the tank against falling or rolling.
8.
Check for leaks after connecting. Apply approved leak
detector solution to connection, turn off all burners and
pilots, and open service valve. Leaks will be detected by
the growth of the bubbles. If bubbles grow, tighten or
repair the connection as needed. Repeat leak test until
problem is corrected.
9.
LP-gas is normally non-corrosive – you need not worry
about the inside of your container. However, the outside
should be kept free from rust by a periodic coat of paint
in a light reflective color. It is very important to inspect
and maintain the bottom and foot ring on the container.
10. Do not store LP-gas containers indoors or in enclosed
areas. Do not expose LP-gas container to heat. Always
store with service valve closed and plugged as required.
11. Do not attempt to repair any containers, container
valves, regulator or appliances by yourself. Use only
trained certified LP-gas service personnel to perform
repairs.
MANUAL, OPERATOR, HOTSY, STAT ELEC NG-LP 9.808-037.0-A
