Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet
™
1.800.868.1699
www.KalamazooGourmet.com
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SAFE HANDLING TIPS FOR LP GAS
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Liquid Propane (LP) gas is a petroleum product, as are gasoline and natural gas. LP gas is a gas at
regular temperatures and pressures. Under moderate pressure, inside a cylinder, LP gas is a liquid. As
the pressure is released, the liquid readily vaporizes and becomes gas.
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You should be able to recognize the odor of LP gas, as it smells much like natural gas.
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Leaking LP gas may collect in low areas that prevent dispersion, as it is heavier than air.
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Air must be removed from a new LP tank before the initial filling. Your LP dealer is equipped to do this.
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LP tanks should not be dropped or handled roughly. The LP tank must be installed, transported, and
stored in an upright position.
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Never store or transport the LP tank where temperatures can reach 125 degrees F (too hot to hold by the
hand; for example: do not leave the LP tank in a car on a hot day).
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The Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet grill requires that the LP cylinder be 20-lb. Size (18 ¼ inches high, 12
¼ inches in diameter).
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The LP cylinder used with the Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet grill must be:
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Constructed and marked in accordance with the Specifications for LP-Gas Cylinders of the U.S.
Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) or the National Standard of Canada, CAN/CSA-B339,
Cylinders, Spheres and Tubes for Transportation of Dangerous Goods; and Commission, as
applicable;
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Provided with a listed overfilling prevention device.
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Provided with a cylinder connection device compatible with the connection for outdoor cooking
appliances.
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Provided with a collar to protect the cylinder valve.
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Arranged for vapor withdrawal.
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A refill will last about 20 hours of cooking time at normal use. The tank does not need to be empty before
it is refilled.
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Treat “empty” LP tanks with the same care as full tanks. Even when the LP tank is empty of liquid there
still may be gas pressure in the cylinder. Always close the tank valve before disconnecting.
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Do not use a damaged LP tank. Dented or rusty LP tanks or LP tanks with a damaged valve may be
hazardous and should be replaced with a new one immediately.
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The joint where the hose connects to the LP tank must be leak tested each time the LP tank is
reconnected.
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The LP connections supplied with the Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet grill have been designed and tested
to meet government, American Gas Association, and Underwriters Laboratories requirements.
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Replacement LP tanks supplied by Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet satisfy these requirements.
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If you have questions about spare LP tanks, please call Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet’s Customer Service
Department at (800) 868-1699.
