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Installation
Storage & handling of LP cylinder
WARNING:
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ALTHOUGH YOUR LIQUID PROPANE CYLINDER MAY APPEAR TO BE EMPTY, GAS MAY STILL BE PRESENT AND THE CYLINDER
SHOULD BE TRANSPORTED AND STORED ACCORDINGLY, WITH THE SHUT-OFF VALVE IN THE “CLOSED” POSITION.
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WHEN TRANSPORTING AND STORING THE CYLINDER, MAKE SURE IT IS IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION (NOT ON ITS SIDE) AND
SECURE.
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NEVER EXPOSE THE CYLINDER TO DIRECT SUNLIGHT OR EXCESSIVE HEAT, WHERE TEMPERATURES CAN REACH 125° F
(51.7° C).
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DO NOT SMOKE AROUND CYLINDER, ESPECIALLY WHEN TRANSPORTING IN A VEHICLE.
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A DENTED OR RUSTY CYLINDER MAY BE HAZARDOUS AND SHOULD BE CHECKED BY YOUR PROPANE SUPPLIER.
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LP CYLINDERS MUST ALWAYS BE HANDLED WITH EXTREME CARE.
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PLACE DUST CAP ON CYLINDER CHECK VALVE WHENEVER THE CYLINDER IS NOT IN USE.
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DO NOT STORE AN LP CYLINDER IN ENCLOSED SPACES SUCH AS A CARPORT, GARAGE, PORCH, COVERED PATIO OR
OTHER BUILDING. MAKE SURE THE STORAGE AREA HAS A LOT OF VENTILATION.
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DO NOT STORE AN LP CYLINDER IN AN AREA WHERE CHILDREN PLAY.
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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 OR EXPLOSION WITH RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE, SERIOUS INJURY
OR DEATH.
WARNING: IF THE ABOVE INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT COMPLETELY ADHERED TO, IT COULD CAUSE A FIRE/EXPLOSION,
RESULTING IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
DANGER: ALWAYS TURN THE LP CYLINDER SHUT-OFF VALVE TO “CLOSED” WHEN THE BARBECUE IS NOT IN USE. NEVER
STORE A SPARE LP CYLINDER, EMPTY OR FULL, INSIDE THE BARBECUE CART OR NEAR THE BARBECUE. IF YOU SEE, SMELL
OR HEAR GAS ESCAPING, IMMEDIATELY GET AWAY FROM THE LP CYLINDER/BARBECUE AND CALL YOUR FIRE DEPARTMENT.
DO NOT INSERT ANY TOOL OR FOREIGN OBJECT INTO THE VALVE OUTLET OR SAFETY RELIEF VALVE. YOU MAY DAMAGE
THE VALVE AND CAUSE A LEAK. LEAKING PROPANE MAY RESULT IN EXPLOSION, FIRE, SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY
OR DEATH.
Natural gas requirements
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Consult a Certified Gas Technician to ensure that the home supply line is suitable for a 3/8” natural gas supply line, capable of an
input of up to 85,000 BTUs.
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All gas supply plumbing must be carried out by a Certified Gas Technician, in accordance with provincial authorities having
jurisdiction and in accordance with CAN/CGA 1-B149.1 & 2 installation code requirements.
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A shut-off valve must be installed between the barbecue and the natural gas supply line.
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When conducting pressure test always isolate the barbecue from the gas supply piping system by disconnecting the barbecue and
closing its individual manual shut-off valve.
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The gas supply piping system should be tested at pressures which exceed 1/2 psi (3.5kPa).
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All gas supply plumbing must be able to supply 7” water column to the barbecue WITH ALL BURNERS IN OPERATION.
NOTE: ONLY FOR CUSTOMERS WHO HAVE PURCHASED THE CONVERTIBLE VALVE SYSTEM KIT ( MODEL 85-2261-4).
