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NEVER
store a spare LP cylinder under or near
the appliance or in an enclosed area.
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Never fill a cylinder beyond 80% full.
•
If the information in the two points above is not
followed exactly, a fire causing death or serious
injury may occur.
•
An overfilled 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 and
appliance and call your fire department.
DANGER
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. Lift LP
tank wire upward off of LP tank collar, then lift
LP tank up and off of support bracket. 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
Safety Cap
Retainer Strap
•
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
:
•
LP Tanks must be constructed and marked in
accordance with specifications for LP Tanks of the
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) or for
Canada
,
CAN/CSA-B339, tanks, 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.
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Safety relief valve.
•
UL listed Overfill Protection Device (OPD).This
OPD safety feature is identified by a unique
triangular hand wheel. Use only LP Tanks
equipped with this type of valve.
•
LP Tank must be arranged for
vapor withdrawal and include
collar to protect LP Tank valve.
Always keep LP Tanks in
upright position during use,
transit or storage.
LP Tank in upright position for vapor withdrawal
Safety Cap
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 Tank Filling
•
Use only licensed and experienced dealers.
•
LP dealer must purge new tank before filling.
•
Dealer should NEVER 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
earest certified LP dealers.
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20 lb