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LP GAS CYLINDER (TANK) SPECIFICATIONS:
LP gas cylinder (not supplied with this pizza oven)
The LP (Liquid Propane) gas cylinder speci
fi
cally designed to be used with this pizza oven must be 12” (30.5cm) diameter x 18” (45.7cm) tall and
have a 20 lb. (9.1kg) capacity incorpor
a�n
g a Type 1 cylinder valve and an over
fillin
g protec
�o
n device (OPD).
This pizza oven is designed to
fi
t Worthington, Manchester or SMPS brand 20 lb. (9.1kg) cylinders. Other branded DOT cylinders may
fi
t this pizza
oven if the cylinder has similar dimensions of the top and bo
�
om rings.
The installa
�o
n of this appliance must be in accordance with:
All applicable local codes, or in the absence of local codes, either:
Na onal Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 NFPA 54
Natural Gas and Propane Installa on Code: CAN/CGA B149.1
Natural Gas Installa on Code: CAN/CGA B149.1(Canada)
Propane Installa on Code: CAN/CGA B149.2(Canada)
To check your local codes, contact your local LP gas dealer or natural gas company. This pizza oven is not intended to be connected to a natural gas
supply line. If an external electrical source is
u�
lized, it must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, or in the absence of local
codes, with the Na
�on
al Electrical Code, NASI/NFPA 70, or the Canadian Electrical Code, CSA 22.1.
When purchasing or exchanging a cylinder for your gas pizza oven, it must be constructed and marked in accordance with the spec
ific
a
�
ons for LP
gas cylinders of the U.S. Department of Transporta
�o
n (DOT) or the Na
�o
nal Standard of Canada, CAN/CSA B339 Cylinders, Spheres and Tubes for
Transporta
�
on of Dangerous Goods; and Commission, as applicable; and provided with a listed over
fillin
g preven
�o
n device(OPD), and provided
with a cylinder conne
c�o
n device
compa�bl
e with conne
c�
on for outdoor cooking appliances.
The cylinder must also be equipped with:
A
shut o
ff
valve termina
�ng
in a
Type 1 gas cylinder valve outlet.
A T
ype 1 valve that prevents gas
flo
w un
�
l a posi
�
ve seal is obtained.
A
n arrangement for vapor withdrawal.
A
collar to protect the cylinder shut o
ff
valve.
A
safety relief device having direct
communica
�
on with the vapor space of the cylinder.
A
listed over
fi
lling preven
�
on device
(OPD).
FILLING THE LP GAS CYLINDER(TANK):
WARNING
Allow only qu
alifi
ed licensed LP gas dealers to properly
fil
l or repair your LP gas cylinder.
New tanks should be purged prior to
fi
lling; inform LP gas dealer if you are using a new tank.
DO NOT allow the cylinder to be
fille
d beyond 80% capacity. Over
fille
d tanks can create a dangerous condi
�
on.
Over
filled
tanks can build up pressure and cause the relief valve to expel propane gas vapors. The vapor is
combus
�
ble and if it comes in contact with a spark source or
fla
me an explosion causing severe burns, bodily harm,
or death could occur.
Always use a protec
�
ve cylinder cap when grill is not connected to cylinder.
If you exchange a cylinder with a quali
fi
ed exchange program, the new cylinder must have a Type 1 valve and an
over
fi
lling preven
�
on device(OPD).
Inspect the propane tank valve rubber seal for cracks, wear or deteriora
�o
n prior to use.
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