Lp Cylinder Removal, Transport And Storage; Lp Cylinder; Lp (Liquefied Petroleum Gas); Lp Cylinder Filling - Char-Broil PERFORMANCE Series Use And Care Manual

DANGER
• NEVER store a spare LP cylinder under or near the
appliance or in an enclosed area.
• Never fill the cylinder beyond 80% full.
• An over filled or improperly stored cylinder is a
hazard due to possible gas released from the safety
relief valve. This could cause an intense fire with
risk of property damage, serious injury or death.
• If you see, smell or hear gas escaping, immediately
get away from the LP cylinder/appliance and call
your fire department.

LP Cylinder Removal, Transport And Storage

Turn OFF all control knobs and LP cylinder valve. Turn coupling
•
nut counterclockwise by hand only - do not use tools to
disconnect. Remove attachment holding LP cylinder, then lift up
and off support bracket. Install safety cap onto LP cylinder
valve. Always use cap and strap supplied with valve. Failure to
use safety cap as directed may result in serious personal
injury and/or property damage.
LP Cylinder Valve
• A disconnected LP cylinder in storage or being transported
must have a safety cap installed (as shown). Do not store an
LP cylinder in enclosed spaces such as a carport, garage,
porch, covered patio or other building. Never leave an LP
cylinder inside a vehicle which may become overheated by the
sun. Always keep LP cylinder in upright position during use,
transit or storage.
• Do not store an LP cylinder in an area where children play.
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Safety Cap
Retainer Strap

LP Cylinder

• The LP cylinder used with your grill must meet the
following requirements:
• Use LP cylinders only with these required measurements: 12"
(30.5cm) (diameter) x 18" (45.7 cm) (tall) with 20 lb. (9 kg.)
capacity maximum.
• LP cylinders must be constructed and marked in accordance
with specifications for LP cylinder of the U.S. Department of
Transportation (DOT) or for Canada, CAN/CSA-B339,
cylinders, spheres and tubes for transportation of dangerous
goods. Transport Canada (TC). See LP cylinder collar for
marking.
• LP cylinder valve must have:
• Type 1 outlet compatible with regulator or grill.
• Safety relief valve.
• UL listed Overfill Protection Device
(OPD). This OPD safety feature is
identified by a unique triangular
hand wheel. Use only LP cylinders
equipped with this type of valve.
• LP cylinder must be arranged for vapor withdrawal and include
collar to protect LP cylinder valve.

LP (Liquefied Petroleum Gas)

• LP gas is nontoxic, odorless and colorless when produced.
Your Safety , LP gas has been given 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 Cylinder Filling

• Use only licensed and experienced dealers.
• LP dealer must purge a new cylinder before filling.
• Dealer should NEVER fill LP cylinder more than 80% of LP
cylinder volume. Volume of propane in cylinder will vary by
temperature.
• A frosty regulator indicates gas overfill. Immediately close LP
cylinder 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 cylinder, contact an LP dealer or call a
local fire department for assistance. Check the telephone
directory under "Gas Companies" for nearest certified LP
dealers.
OPD Hand Wheel
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