Thermos 465630003 Owner's Manual page 20

Propane Cylinder Use (20 lb. Refillable)
The 20 lb. LP tank used with your grill must meet the following requirements:
• Purchase LP tanks only with these required measurements:12" (30.5cm) (diameter) x 18"
(45.7 cm) (tall) with 20 lb. (9 kg.) capacity maximum.
• Tank must be constructed and marked in accordance with specifications for LP tank of the
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) or for Canada, CAN/CSA B-339, cylinders,
spheres, and tubes for transportation of dangerous goods, Transport Canada (TC). See LP
tank collar for marking.
• LP tank valve must have:
• Type 1 outlet compatible with adapter hose.
• Safety relief valve.
• UL listed Overfill Protection Device (OPD).
This OPD safety feature is identified by a
unique triangular hand wheel.
tanks equipped with this type of valve.
Tank must be upright in use.
• Supply system must be arranged for vapor withdrawal and include collar to protect LP tank
valve.
LP Tank Filling (20 lb. Refillable)
• Use only licensed and experienced dealers.
• LP tank must be purged
• Dealer should NEVER
• A frosty regulator indicates gas overfill. Immediately close LP tank valve and call local LP
gas dealer for assistance.
• Do not release liquid propane (LP) gas into the atmosphere. This is a hazardous practice.
• To remove gas from LP tank, contact an LP dealer or call a local fire department for
assistance. Check the telephone directory under "Gas companies" for nearest certified LP
dealers.
• LP Tank Exchange
service. Use only those reputable exchange companies that inspect, precision fill, test and
certify their cylinders.
LP Tank.
• Always keep LP tank in upright position during use, transit or storage.
• Leak test LP tank BEFORE connecting to grill.
• Do not store a spare LP gas cylinder under or near this appliance.
• Never fill the cylinder beyond 80 percent full; and
• If the instructions above are not followed exactly, a fire causing death or serious injury may
occur.
20 • Fire & Ice
Use only
before filling.
fill LP tank more than 80% of LP tank volume.
: You may choose to replace your empty LP tank through an exchange
Exchange for OPD safety feature equipped tank as described in
OPD Hand Wheel