10
Safe handling tips for Liquid Propane Gas
Cylinders
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Liquid Propane (LP) gas is a petroleum product as
are gasoline and natural gas. LP gas is a gas at
regular temperatures and pressures. Under
moderate pressure, inside a cylinder, LP gas is a
liquid. As the pressure is released, the liquid readily
vaporizes and becomes gas.
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LP gas has an odor similar to natural gas. You
should be aware of this odor.
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LP gas is heavier than air. Leaking LP gas may
collect in low areas and prevent dispersion.
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To fill, take the LP cylinder to an RV center, or look
up “gas-propane” in the phone book for other
sources of LP gas.
WARNING: We recommend that your LP cylinder
be filled at an authorized LP gas dealer, by a
qualified attendant, who fills the tank by weight.
IMPROPER FILLING IS DANGEROUS.
WARNING: If you exchange your LP cylinder,
make sure you get a similar tank in return. Your
LP cylinder is equipped with a quick closing
coupling or type 1 valve and an OPD (Overfilling
Prevention Device). Other LP cylinders may not
be compatible with your grill connection.
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Air must be removed from a new LP cylinder before
the initial filling. Your LP dealer is equipped to do
this.
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The LP cylinder must be installed, transported and
stored in an upright position. LP cylinders should
not be dropped or handled roughly.
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Never store or transport the LP cylinder where
temperatures can reach 125° F (too hot to hold by
hand - for example: do not leave the LP cylinder in
a car on a hot day).
Note - A refill will last about 20 hours of cooking time
at normal use. The fuel scale will indicate the propane
supply so you can refill before running out. You do not
have to run out before you refill.
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Treat “empty” LP cylinders with the same care as
when full. Even when the LP tank is empty of liquid
there still may be gas pressure in the cylinder.
Always close the cylinder valve before
disconnecting.
CAUTION: When transporting the LP cylinder
make sure the plastic dust cover is in place over
the valve. This will keep dust and dirt from the
threaded portion of the valve.
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Do not use a damaged LP cylinder. Dented or rusty
LP cylinders or LP cylinders with a damaged valve
may be hazardous and should be replaced with a
new one immediately.
Liquid Propane (LP) Cylinder(s)
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The joint where the hose connects to the LP
cylinder must be leak tested each time the LP
cylinder is reconnected. For example, test each time
the LP cylinder is refilled.
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Be sure the regulator is mounted with the small
vent hole pointed downward so that it will not collect
water. This vent should be free of dirt, grease,
bugs etc.
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The connections supplied with your Vieluxe
®
gas
grill have been designed and tested to meet
government, Canadian Standards Association, and
Underwriters Laboratories requirements.
If you have questions about spare LP cylinders
contact the Vieluxe
®
Customer Service at
1-866-VIELUXE.
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All LP tank supply systems must include a collar to
protect the cylinder valve.
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The LP cylinder must be a 20-lb. size (18 1/4 inches
high, 12 1/4 inches in diameter).
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The cylinder should be constructed and marked in
accordance with the Specifications for LP - 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 or
Transportation of Dangerous Goods; and
Commission, as applicable.
DOT 4BA240
00/01
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