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20190611 V.2
DANGER
The safety relief valve on the LP tank could activate the releasing of gas and cause an
intense fire with risk of death or serious injury. Therefore, follow instructions below exactly.
A. Do not store a spare LP-gas cylinder under or near this appliance.
B. Never fill the cylinder beyond 80 percent full; and
C. If the instructions in (A) and (B) are not followed exactly, a fire causing death or serious
injury may occur.
If you see, smell, or hear escaping gas, immediately get away from the LP tank/appliance and
call your fire department.
All spare LP tanks must have safety caps installed on the LP tank outlet.
LP Tank Removal, Transport and Storage
Turn OFF control knobs at regulator and LP tank valve. Turn coupling nut counterclockwise
by hand only
– do not use tools to disconnect. Place dust cap on cylinder valve outlet
whenever the cylinder is not in use. Only install the type of dust cap on the cylinder valve
outlet that is provided with the cylinder valve. Other types of caps or plugs may result in
leakage of propane.
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.
Storage of an appliance indoors is permissible only if the cylinder is
disconnected and removed from the appliance.
Cylinder must be stored outdoors out of the reach of children and
must not be stored in a building, garage or any other enclosed area.
LP Tank
The LP tank used with your appliance must meet the following requirements:
Purchase LP tanks only with these required measurements: 12” (30.5cm) (diameter) x 18”
(45.7cm) (tall) with 20lb. (9kg) capacity maximum.
The LP-gas supply cylinder to be used must be constructed and marked in accordance
with the specifications for LP-gas cylinders of the US Department of Transportation (DOT)
or the National Standard of Canada, CAN/CSA-B339, Cylinders, Spheres and Tubes for
the Transportation of Dangerous Goods.
LP tank valve must have:
Type 1 outlet compatible with regulator or appliance.
Safety relief valve.
UL listed Overfill Protection Device (OPD). This OPD
safety feature is identified by a unique triangular hand
wheel. Use only tanks equipped with this type of valve.
LP tank must be arranged for vapor withdrawal and
include collar to protect LP tank valve.
LP (Liquefied Petroleum Gas)
LP gas is non toxic, odorless and colorless when produced. For your safety, LP gas has 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 tanks before filling.
Dealer should NEVER fill LP tank more than 80% of LP tank volume. Volume of propane in
tanks will vary by temperature.
A frosted regulator indicates gas overfill. Immediately close LP tank valve and call LP gas
dealer for assistance.
LP Tank
Valve
Safety
Cap
Retainer
Strap
