Rankam 980014462, Assembly Instructions & User Manual

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USE AND INSTALLATION OF LP GAS CYLINDER (PROPANE TANK)
BEFORE INSTALLING:
The installation must conform with local codes or (in the absence of local codes) with
either the
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Natural Gas and Propane
Installation Code, CSA B149.1, or Propane Storage and Handling Code, B149.2, or the
Standard for Recreational Vehicles, ANSI A 119.2/NFPA 1192 , and CSA Z240 RV Series,
Recreational Vehicle Code , as applicable.
BEFORE EVERY USE:
Be sure to inspect the hose for leaks, cuts, wear, abrasion, or damage of any sort before
using this appliance. If any the hose shows any damage, it must be replaced with a new
hose specified by the manufacturer before further use.
LP GAS CYLINDER
The LP (liquid propane) cylinder specifically designed to be used with this unit MUST
have a 20 lb. (9.1kg) capacity with a Type 1 cylinder valve and an overfilling protection
device (OPD). Only use LP cylinders with this type of valve.
LP Tank Valve Requirements:
 Purchase LP tanks only with these required measurements: 12”
(30.5cm) (diameter) x 18” (45.7cm) (tall) with 20lb. (9kg)
capacity maximum.
 Type 1 outlet compatible with regulator or appliance.
 Safety relief valve.
 UL-listed Overfill Protection Device (OPD).
This OPD safety feature is identified by a
unique triangular hand wheel. Use only
tanks equipped with this type of valve.
 LP tank must be arranged for vapor
withdrawal.
 The LP cylinder must be 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, Cylinder, Spheres, Tubes
for Transportation of Dangerous Goods; and
Commission of Dangerous Goods; and Commission, as applicable.
 The LP cylinder must include a collar to protect the cylinder valve.
 If the outdoor cooking gas appliance is not in use, the gas must be turned off at the
supply cylinder(s).
 The LP cylinder must be stored outdoors out of the reach of children and MUST NOT
be stored in a building, garage, shed, breezeway, or any other enclosed space.
 Storage of an outdoor cooking gas appliance indoors is permissible ONLY if the
cylinder is disconnected and removed from the appliance.
 The cylinder should ALWAYS sit in an upright position.