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Safe handling tips for LP Gas
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Liquid Propane (LP) gas is a petroleum product as
are gasoline and natural gas. LP gas is a gas at
regular temperatures and pressures. Under
moderate pressure, inside a cylinder, LP gas is a
liquid. As the pressure is released the liquid readily
vaporizes and becomes gas.
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LP gas has an odor similar to natural gas. You
should know this odor.
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LP gas is heavier than air. Leaking LP gas may
collect in low areas that prevent dispersion.
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To fill, take the LP tank to an RV center, or look up
gas-propane in the phone book for other sources of
LP gas, to fill the tank with 20 pounds of liquid
propane.
WARNING: We recommend that your LP tank be
filled at an authorized LP gas dealer, by a qualified
attendant, who fills the tank by weight. IMPROPER
FILLING IS DANGEROUS.
CAUTION: If you exchange your LP tank, make
sure you get a similar tank in return. Your LP tank is
equipped with a quick-disconnect valve. Other LP
tanks are not compatible with your barbecue
connection.
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Air must be removed from a new LP tank before the
initial filling. Your LP dealer is equipped to do this.
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The LP tank must be installed, transported and
stored in an upright position. LP tanks should not be
dropped or handled roughly.
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Never store or transport the LP tank where
temperatures can reach 125° F (too hot to hold by
hand - for example: do not leave the LP tank in a
car on a hot day).
Note - A refill will last about 20 hours of cooking time at
normal use. The fuel scale will indicate the propane
supply so you can refill before running out. You do not
have to run out before you refill.
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Treat "empty" LP tanks with the same care as when
full. Even when the LP tank is empty of liquid there
still may be gas pressure in the cylinder. Always
close the tank valve before disconnecting.
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Do not use a damaged LP tank. Dented or rusty LP
tanks or LP tanks with a damaged valve may be
hazardous and should be replaced with a new one
immediately.
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The joint where the hose connects to the LP tank
must be leak tested each time the LP tank is
reconnected. For example, test each time the LP
tank is refilled.
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Be sure the regulator is mounted with the small vent
hole pointed downward so it will not collect water.
This vent should be free of dirt, grease, bugs etc.
Liquid Propane (LP) Tank(s)
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The LP tank and connections supplied with your
Weber Gas Barbecue have been designed and
tested to meet government, American Gas
Association and Underwriters Laboratories
requirements.
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Replacement LP tanks supplied by Weber satisfy
the requirements. Check to be sure the tank has a
D.O.T. certification, and has been tested within five
years. Your LP gas supplier can do this for you.
Figure 8.
If you have questions about spare LP tanks, please
call Weber-Stephen Customer Service.
DOT 4BA240
2/96
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All LP tank supply systems must include a collar to
protect the tank valve.
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The LP tank must be a 20 lb size (18 1/4 inches
high, 12 1/4 inches in diameter).
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The LP tank must be constructed and marked in
accordance with the specifications for LP gas
cylinders of the U.S. Department of Transportation
(D.O.T.).
D.O.T. Certification (example)
20 lb LP tank
Date tested
Figure 8
