A dented or rusty L.P. tank may be hazardous and should be checked by your L.P. supplier. Never use a cylinder
with a damaged valve. Cylinder dimensions should be approximately 12 inches in diameter & 18” inches high. The
L.P. cylinder must 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
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B339, Cylinders, Spheres and
Tubes for Transportation of Dangerous Goods.
The propane gas cylinder valve must be equipped with a cylinder connection coupling device, described as Type 1 in
the Harmonized ANSI standard ANSI Z 21.58 & CGA 1.6
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M95
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1995 with addenda Z 21.58. This device is commonly
described as an
Acme Thread Quick Coupler
(see figure 1 below). The gas must be turned off at the supply cylinder
when the unit is not in use. If the appliance is stored indoors the cylinder must be disconnected and removed from
the appliance. Cylinders must be stored outdoors in a well
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ventilated area out of the reach of children.
The cylinder supply system must be arranged for vapor withdrawal and must include a collar to protect the cylinder
valve. Disconnected cylinders must not be stored in a building, garage, or any other enclosed area. The grill is de-
signed to operate on Propane gas regulated at a gas pressure of 11" water column (W.C.) (2.7kPa). A regulator ad-
justed to this pressure must be installed in the gas supply line before the grill is connected to the propane source.
Use only the type regulator and hose specified by ProFire.
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LP GAS CONNECTION AND TANK REQUIREMENTS
Only 20 lb. cylinders equipped with an OPD (Overfill Protection Device) should be used with your ProFire grill. Only
one propane cylinder may be located in an enclosure or cart. Extra spare cylinders must be stored outdoors out of the
reach of children and outside of any building, garage or other enclosed area. READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS
PROVIDED WITH PROPANE CYLINDERS. Never locate a cylinder under or near the barbecue unless sufficient venti-
lation & shielding is provided to prevent any heating of the cylinder, regulator and hose
s.
Fig. 1
LP GAS CYLINDER HOOK
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UP
20 LB (5 GALLON) LP CYLINDER
DO NOT PLACE MORE THAN ONE
CYLINDER IN THE ENCLOSURE AT
ANY TIME.
WARNING
VENTS REQUIRED ON ENCLO-
SURES FOR LP CYLINDER (SEE
NOTE)
WARNING
BRASS COUPLING
1/2 NPT X 3/8
FLARE
HI PRESSURE
LP HOSE
ASSEMBLY
LP REGULATOR
TYPE 1
CAUTION:
PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION HOLES (OPENINGS) IN THE ENCLOSURE FOR SAFETY
PURPOSES IN THE EVENT OF A GAS LEAK.
NOTE: An enclosure for LP gas cylinder must be vented on the level of the cylinder valve and at floor level. The effec-
tiveness of the openings(s) for purposes of ventilation shall be determined with the LP gas supply cylinder in place. This
shall be accomplished by one of the following:
A.
One side of the enclosure shall be fully open; or
B.
For a cylinder enclosure having four sides, a top and a bottom, and intended for installation in a built
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in enclosure.
1.
At least one ventilation opening shall be provided on the exposed exterior side of the enclosure located within 5inch-
es (1.27mm) of the top of the enclosure and unobstructed. The opening(s) shall have a total free area of not less the
1 in2q/lb (14.2 cm2/kg) of stored fuel capacity.
2.
At least one ventilation opening shall be provided on the exposed, exterior side of enclosure 1 in. (25.4mm) or less
from the floor level and shall have a total free area of not less than 1/2 in2/lp (7.1 cm2kg) of stored fuel capacity.
The edge shall be no more than 5 in (127mm) above the floor level.
3.
Every opening shall have a minimum dimension so as to permit the entrance of 1`/8 in (3.2mm) rod.
