LP/Propane Tank Requirements
A dented or rusty LP/Propane tank may be
hazardous and should be checked by your tank
supplier. Never use a cylinder with a damaged
valve. All tanks should be equipped with an OPD
(overfilling protection device). This is a DOT
requirement for all tanks purchased after
October 1, 1998 and will ensure that the tank is
not overfilled. The LP/Propane tank should be a
standard 5-gal, 20 lb. gas cylinder tank
approximately 12” in diameter and 18” high
which must be constructed and marked in
accordance with the Specifications for LP/Propane
Gas Cylinders of the U.S. Department of
Transportation (D.O.T.) or the National Standard
of Canada, CAN/CSA-B339, Cylinders, Spheres
and Tubes for Transportation of Dangerous
Goods; and Commission. The cylinder connection
device must be compatible with the Type 1,
QCC-1 connector on the outdoor cooking
appliance.
All LP/Propane tanks must be mounted in a
vertical position for proper ventilation. The
cylinder must be provided with a shut-off valve
terminating in an LP/Propane gas supply cylinder
valve outlet specified. The cylinder supply system
must be arranged for vapor withdrawal and
provided with a listed overfilling prevention
device. If the appliance is stored indoors the
cylinder must be disconnected and removed from
the appliance. Each tank is supplied with a dust
cap. 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. The cylinder used must
include a collar to protect the cylinder valve.
Cylinders must be stored outdoors in a well-
vented area out of the reach of children.
Built-In Installations
Built-in installations must be plumbed using a
fixed/hard line if the unit is going to be operated
at a distance exceeding 3 feet (0.91 meters) from
the fuel supply per ANSI Z21.24 CSA. Also, in a
built-in construction where an LP/Propane tank is
going to be used, there
MUST
be some type of
support (braces, cutout, etc.) to prevent tank from
moving within the installation. The support must
also allow the LP/Propane tank to withstand a
horizontal tipping force equal to the weight of
the tank without tipping over. The tank can not
tip over or deflect more than 1.00 inch when a
8 lb. horizontal force is applied to a 20 lb.
LP/Propane tank
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