DANGER
USE AND CARE
• NEVER store a spare LP tank under or near grill or in
enclosed areas
• Never fill the cylinder beyond 80% full.
• An overfilled or improperly stored tank is a hazard due
to possible gas release from the safety relief valve.
• If you see, smell or hear escaping gas, immediately get
away from the LP tank/grill and call your fire
department.
• If the above is not followed exactly, a fire causing
death or serious injury may occur.
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
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.
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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.
LP Tank
• The LP tank used with your grill must meet the following
requirements:
•
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.
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.
LP cylinder in upright position
for vapor withdrawal
