SAFETY
IMPORTANT!
Check for compliance to these safety rules be-
fore each use!
-Maintain a minimum clearance of 24 inches
(61 cm) from sides and back of the grill to
any combustible construction.
-Do not use this appliance under overhead
combustible surfaces.
-Always keep the area around the grill clear
from any combustible materials, gasoline,
and other flammable gas and liquids.
-Do not block air to the appliance.
-Do not block ventilation openings.
LP Gas Cylinder
The LP Gas Cylinder which you purchase
separately for use with this grill must meet the
following requirements and be equipped with a
listed
Overfilling Protection Device.
All LP gas cylinders used with this appliance
must be approximately 12" (30.5 cm) in diame-
ter and approximately 18" (45.7 cm) in height.
The maximum fuel capacity shall be 20 lbs.
(9.1 kg) of Propane (43.7 lbs. normal water ca-
pacity). The propane tank must be provided
with a shut-off valve terminating in a propane
gas tank valve outlet and be provided with an
overfilling protection device.
Please Note: Your Propane Tank accepts a
Type I, also known a “Quick Connect
Valve”
SAFETY
OPD—Overfilling Protection Device
As stated, the cylinder you purchase must be
equipped with an overfilling protection device.
This type of cylinder can be identified by its tri-
angular shaped tank valve and handle (see
page 9 for diagram of tank valve and handle).
Be Certain
if you exchange your cylinder, that
the cylinder you receive in exchange has this
new
OPD
safety device.
The cylinder must be arranged for vapor with-
drawal and remain in the upright position. The
cylinders must include a collar to protect the
cylinder valve.
All LP gas cylinders used with this appliance
must be marked in accordance with the specifi-
cations for LP gas cylinders of the US Depart-
ment of Transportation (DOT), or the National
Standard of Canada CAN/CSA-B339 Cylin-
der, Spheres and Tubes For Transportation of
Dangerous Goods, and Commission as Appli-
cable.
Use of LP Cylinder
Refer to the assembly instructions section
and the label on the LP cylinder for guid-
ance on proper installation and disconnec-
tion of the LP cylinder.
SAFETY
Use of Cylinder Dust Cap
The cylinder dust cap provided with your tank
must be used whenever the cylinder tank is
not connected to the grill gas system. Install
the dust cap onto the tank valve. Always use
the tank dust cap and be sure the tank valve
is closed when storing or transporting the
tank.
NOTE:
-The tank valve must be closed even when
using the dust cap.
-Always transport, store and use the tank in
an upright position.
-DO NOT take or store the tank in a building,
garage or enclosed area.
-Always keep the tank valve closed when the
grill is not in use.
-When removing the dust cap, do so slowly
and only after checking to ensure that the
tank valve is still closed.
-Read and follow all safety rules in your in-
struction books and on cylinder tank.
SAFETY
Filling the LP Cylinder
Have the tank filled by a reputable propane
gas dealer. The air must be purged from the
tank by your propane gas dealer before the
first filling. Have your propane gas dealer
check the relief valve after filling to ensure
that it remains free to function, and check for
leaks.
SAFETY Storage
DO NOT store the LP cylinder in direct
sunlight. When the grill is to be stored indoors,
the propane tank MUST be disconnected. The
propane tank must be stored outdoors in a
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