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Propane (LP) Dangers And Warnings
LP GAS
LP gas is flammable and hazardous if handled improperly. Become aware of the characteristics
before using any LP gas product.
Propane Characteristics
• Flammable, explosive under pressure, heavier than air and settles in pools in low areas.
• In its natural state, propane has no odor. For your safety, an odorant has been added.
• Contact with propane could burn your skin.
• Propane is extremely flammable and hazardous if handled improperly.
LP GAS WARNINGS
• Cylinders must be stored outdoors in a well-ventilated area out of reach of children.
• Disconnected cylinders must have valve dust caps installed and must not be stored in a
building, garage or any other enclosed area.
• Never use a propane cylinder with a damaged body, valve, collar or footing.
• Dented or rusted propane cylinders may be hazardous and should be checked by your
propane gas supplier.
• Be sure to use only one 20 lb (9.1 kg) LP gas cylinder with a Type 1 valve with this appliance as
required by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the Canadian Standards
Steering Committee.
• Only tanks marked “propane” may be used.
• The LP gas supply tank must be constructed and marked in accordance with the Specifications
for LP gas LP gas tanks of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) or the National
Standard of Canada, CAN/CSA-B339, LP gas tanks, Spheres and Tubes for the Transportation
of Dangerous Goods; and Commission.
• The LP gas tank must have a tank collar to protect the tank valve.
Cylinder Valve Outlet and Inlet Connection, ANSI/CGA-V-1-1977, CSA B96.
• The LP gas tank should not be dropped or handled roughly.
• Tanks must be stored outdoors out of the reach of children. Do NOT store in a building,
garage, or any other enclosed area.
• Never store your LP gas tank where temperatures can reach over 125°F.
• Do not store the LP gas cylinder in direct sunlight or near a source of heat or combustion.
• Never keep a filled LP gas tank in a hot car or car trunk. Heat will cause the gas pressure to
increase, which may open the relief valve and allow gas to escape.
• Place dust cap on valve outlet whenever the LP gas tank is not in use. Only install the type of
dust cap on the LP gas tank valve outlet that is provided with the LP gas tank valve. Other
types of caps or plugs may result in leakage of propane.
a. Do not store a spare LP gas cylinder under or near this appliance.
b. Never fill the LP gas cylinder beyond 80% full.
c. If the information in (a) and (b) is not followed exactly, a fire causing death or serious
injury may occur.
• LP gas cylinders should be filled only by a certified LP gas dealer.
• LP gas tank must be arranged for vapor withdrawal.
• The LP gas tank must have a listed overfilling prevention device (OPD) and a QCCI or
Type I (CGA810) LP gas tank connection.
