• NEVER store a spare LP cylinder under or near the
appliance or in an enclosed area.
• Never fill a cylinder beyond 80% full.
• An over filled or improperly stored cylinder is a hazard
due to possible gas release from the safety relief valve.
This could cause an intense fire with risk of property
damage, serious injury or death.
• If you see, smell or hear gas escaping, immediately get
away from the LP cylinder/appliance and call your fire
department.
• Keep LP tank at a minimum distance of 24” (inches) away
from appliance at all times.
DANGER
USE AND CARE
• A disconnected LP cylinder in
storage or being transported
must have a safety cap installed (as shown).
Do not store an LP cylinder in enclosed spaces
such as a carport, garage, porch, covered
patio or other building. Never leave an LP cylinder
inside a vehicle which may become overheated
by the sun.
• Do not store an LP cylinder in an area where children play.
LP Cylinder
• The LP cylinder used with your appliance must meet the
following requirements:
•
Use LP cylinders only with these required measurements: 12"
(30.5cm) (diameter) x 18" (45.7 cm) (tall) with 20 lb. (9 kg.)
capacity maximum.
• LP cylinders must be constructed and marked in accordance
with specifications for LP cylinders of the U.S. Department of
Transportation (DOT) or the National Standard of Canada,
CAN/CSA-339, Cylinders, Spheres and Tubes for
Transportation of Dangerous Goods; and commission, as
applicable. See LP cylinder collar for marking.
•
LP cylinder valve must have:
• Type 1 outlet compatible with
regulator or Oil-Less Turkey Fryer.
• Safety relief valve.
• UL listed Overfill Protection
Device (OPD). This OPD safety
feature is identified 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 cylinders in
upright position during use, transit or storage.
OPD Hand Wheel
LP (Liquefied 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 flammable and may ignite unexpectedly when
mixed with air.
LP Cylinder Filling
•
Use only licensed and experienced dealers.
•
LP dealer
must purge new cylinder
before filling.
•
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 overfill. 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 fire department for assistance. Check the telephone
directory under “Gas Companies” for nearest certified LP
dealers.
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LP Cylinder Valve
Retainer Strap
Safety
Cap
LP Cylinder Removal, Transport and Storage
• Turn OFF control knob and LP cylinder valve. Turn coupling nut
counterclockwise by hand only - do not use tools to
disconnect. Install safety cap onto LP cylinder 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.
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