Thermos 461240504, Product Manual

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DANGER
USE AND CARE
• Never fill the cylinder beyond 80% full. An overfilled
spare LP tank is hazardous due to possible gas
released from the safety relief valve.
• The safety relief valve on the LP tank could activate,
releasing gas, and cause an intense fire with risk of
property damage, serious injury or death.
• NEVER store a spare LP tank under or near grill or in
enclosed areas.
• If you see, smell or hear escaping gas, immediately get
away from the LP tank/grill and call your fire
department.
• All spare LP tanks must have safety caps installed on
the LP tank outlet.
LP Tank Removal, Transport And Storage
• Turn OFF all control knobs and LP tank valve. Turn coupling
nut counterclockwise by hand only - do not use tools to
disconnect. Loosen tank screw beneath bottom shelf, then lift
LP tank up and out of cart. Install safety cap onto LP tank
valve. Always use cap and strap supplied with valve.
Failure to
use safety cap as directed may result in serious personal
injury and/or property damage.
LP Tank Valve
Retainer Strap
Safety Cap
• A disconnected LP tank in storage or being transported must
have a safety cap installed (as shown). Do not store an LP tank
in enclosed spaces such as a carport, garage, porch, covered
patio or other building. Never leave an LP tank inside a vehicle
which may become overheated by the sun.
• Do not store an LP tank in an area where children play.
LP Tank
• The LP tank used with your grill must meet the following
requirements:
•
•
Use
only LP tanks equipped with this type of valve.
Use LP tanks only with these required measurements: 12"
(30.5cm) (diameter) x 18" (45.7 cm) (tall) with 20 lb. (9 kg.)
capacity maximum.
• LP tanks must be constructed and marked in accordance with
specifications for LP tank 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 LP tank collar for marking.
LP tank valve must have:
• Type 1 outlet compatible with
regulator or grill.
• Safety relief valve.
• UL listed Overfill Protection
Device (OPD). This OPD safety
feature is identified by a unique triangular hand wheel.
• LP tank must be arranged for vapor withdrawal and include
collar to protect LP tank valve.
OPD Hand Wheel
LP (Liquefied Petroleum Gas)
• For
Your Safety
•
LP gas is nontoxic, odorless and colorless when produced.
, LP gas has been given an odor (similar to rotten
cabbage) so that it can be smelled.
LP gas is highly flammable and may ignite unexpectedly when
mixed with air.
LP Tank Filling
•
• must purge new tank
• NEVER
•
Use only licensed and experienced dealers.
LP dealer before filling.
Dealer should fill LP tank more than 80% of LP tank
volume. Volume of propane in tank will vary by temperature.
A frosty regulator indicates gas overfill. Immediately close LP
tank 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 tank, contact an LP dealer or call a
local fire department for assistance. Check the telephone
directory under “Gas Companies” for nearest certified LP
dealers.