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LP Tank
This grill is designed to fit Worthington, Manchester or
SMPC brand 20 lb. (9.1 kg) cylinders. Other brand DOT
cylinders may fit this grill if the cylinder has similar
dimensions of the top and bottom rings. The LP tank used
with your appliance must meet the following requirements:
• The tank must be approximately 31.1 cm/12 in diameter
x 46 cm/18.25 in tall with a marked 9.07 kg / 20 lb LPG
capacity or 21.6 kg / 47.6 lb water capacity as stated by
the tank manufacturer.
• Be constructed and marked in accordance with
specifications for LP tank of the U.S. Department of
Transportation (DOT) or the National Standard of Canada,
CAN/CSA-B339, Cylinders, Spheres and Tubes for the
Transportation of Dangerous Goods.
• The propane cylinder used with this appliance must
include a collar to protect the cylinder valve.
LP tank valve must have
• 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.
LP (Liquefied Petroleum Gas)
• LP gas is non-toxic, 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 flammable and may ignite unexpectedly
when mixed with air.
LP Tank Filling
• Use only licensed and experienced dealers.
• LP dealer must purge tanks before filling.
• Dealer should NEVER fill LP tank more than 80% of LP
tank volume. Volume of propane in tanks 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.
• Do not block holes in bottom or sides of appliance.
• Never operate appliance with LP tanks out of correct
position specified in Assembly Instructions.
• Always close LP tank valve and remove coupling nut
before moving LP tank form specified operating position.
• NEVER store a spare LP tank under or near appliance or
in enclosed areas. NEVER fill the cylinder beyond 80%
full. An overfilled spare LP tank is hazardous due to
possible gas released from the safety relief valve. Failure
to follow these instructions exactly could cause a fire
resulting in death or serious injury.
• If you see, smell, or hear escaping gas, immediately
get away from the LP tank/appliance and call your fire
department.
• All spare LP tanks must have safety caps installed on the
LP tank outlet.
• Place dust cap on cylinder valve outlet whenever the
cylinder is not in use. Only install the type of dust cap on
the cylinder valve outlet that is provided with the cylinder
valve. Other types of caps or plugs may result in leakage
of propane
• In the event of rain, snow, hail, sleet, or other forms of
precipitation while cooking with oil or grease, cover the
cooking vessel immediately and turn off the appliance
burners and gas supply. Do not attempt to move the
appliance or cooking vessel.
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. 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.
• 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 LP tanks in an area where children play.
• Storage of an appliance indoors is permissible only if the
cylinder is disconnected and removed from the appliance.
Safety Cap
OPD
Hand
Wheel
