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OPD Hand Wheel
LP cylinder in upright position for vapor withdrawal
LP Cylinder
The LP cylinder used with your grill must meet the following
requirements:
·
Use LP cylinders only with these required measurements: 12”
(30.5cm) (diameter) x 18” (45.7cm) (tall) with 20 lb. (9kg) capacity
maximum.
·
LP cylinders must be constructed and marked in accordance with
speci
fi
cations for LP cylinders of the U. S. Department of
Transportation (DOT) or for Canada, CAN/CSA-B339, cylinders,
spheres and tubes for transportation of dangerous goods.
Transport Canada (TC). See cylinder collar for marking.
·
LP cylinder valve must have:
-Type 1 outlet compatible with
regulator or grill.
-Safety relief valve.
-UL listed Over
fi
ll Protection
Device (OPD). This OPD safety
feature is identi
fi
ed by a unique triangular hand wheel.
Use only
LP cylinders equipped with this type of valve.
·
LP cylinder must be arranged for vapor withdrawal and include
collar to protect LP cylinder valve. Always keep LP cylinder in
upright position during use, transit or storage.
LP (Lique
fi
ed Petroleum Gas)
•
LP gas is nontoxic, odorless and colorless when produced.
For
Your Safety
, LP gas has been given an odor (similar to rotten
cabbage) so that it can be smelled.
•
LP gas is highly
fl
ammable and may ignite unexpectedly when
mixed with air.
LP Cylinder Filling
•
Use only licensed and experienced dealers.
•
LP dealer
must purge new cylinder
before
fi
lling.
•
Dealer should
NEVER
fill LP cylinder more than 80% of LP
cylinder volume. Volume of propane in cylinder will vary by
temperature.
•
A frosty regulator indicates gas over
fi
ll. Immediately close LP
cylinder valve and call local LP gas dealer for assistance.
•
Do not release liquid propane (LP) gas into the atmosphere.
This is a hazardous practice.
•
To remove gas from LP cylinder, contact an LP dealer or call a
local
fi
re department for assistance. Check the telephone
directory under “Gas Companies” for nearest certi
fi
ed LP
dealers.
LP Cylinder Exchange
·
Many retailers that sell grills offer you the option of replacing your
empty LP cylinder through an exchange service. Use only those
reputable exchange companies that inspect, precision
fi
ll, test
and certify their cylinders.
Exchange your cylinder only for an
OPD safety feature-equipped cylinder as described in the
“LP Cylinder” section of this manual.
·
Always keep new and exchanged LP cylinders in upright position
during use, transit or storage.
·
Leak test new and exchanged LP cylinders BEFORE
connecting to grill.
LP Cylinder Leak Test
For your safety
·
Leak test must be repeated each time LP cylinder is exchanged
or re
fi
lled.
·
Do not smoke during leak test.
·
Do not use an open
fl
ame to check for gas leaks.
·
Grill must be leak tested outdoors in a well-ventilated area, away
from ignition sources such as gas
fi
red or electrical appliances.
During leak test, keep grill away from open
fl
ames or sparks.
·
Use a clean paintbrush and a 50/50 mild soap and water
solution. Brush soapy solution onto areas indicated by arrows in
fi
gure below.
·
Do not use household cleaning agents.
Damage to gas train
components can result.
If “growing” bubbles appear do not use or move the
LP cylinder. Contact an LP gas supplier or your
fi
re
department!
WARNING
