Gas Instructions; Safe Handling Tips For Liquid Propane Gas Tanks - Weber Summit E-670 Owner's Manual

SAFE HANDLING TIPS FOR LIQUID PROPANE GAS TANKS

• 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 tank, LP gas is a liquid. As the pressure is released, the liquid readily
vaporizes and becomes gas.
• LP gas has an odor similar to natural gas. You should be aware of this odor.
• LP gas is heavier than air. Leaking LP gas may collect in low areas and prevent
dispersion.
• To fill, take the LP tank to a propane gas dealer, or look up "gas-propane" in the
phone book for other sources of LP gas.
m WARNING: We recommend that your LP tank be filled at an
authorized LP gas dealer, by a qualified attendant, who fills the
tank by weight. IMPROPER FILLING IS DANGEROUS.
• Air must be removed from a new LP tank before the initial filling. Your LP dealer is
equipped to do this.
• The LP tank must be installed, transported, and stored in an upright position. LP
tanks should not be dropped or handled roughly.
• Never store or transport the LP tank where temperatures can reach 125° F (too hot to
hold by hand). For example: do not leave the LP tank in a car on a hot day.
Note: A refill will last about 18–20 hours of cooking time at normal use. The fuel scale, a
feature on some of our grills, will indicate the propane supply so you can refill the tank before
running out. You do not have to run out before you refill.
• Treat "empty" LP tanks with the same care as when full. Even when the LP tank is
empty of liquid, there still may be gas pressure in the tank. Always close the tank
valve before disconnecting.
m CAUTION: Place dust cap on tank valve outlet whenever the
tank is not in use. Only install the type of dust cap on the tank
valve outlet that is provided with the tank valve. Other types of
caps or plugs may result in leakage of propane.
• Do not use a damaged LP tank. A dented or rusty LP tank or an LP tank with
a damaged valve may be hazardous and should be replaced with a new one
immediately.
• The joint where the hose connects to the LP tank must be leak tested each time the
LP tank is reconnected. For example, test each time the LP tank is refilled.
• 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.
• The gas connections supplied with your Weber
and tested to meet 100% CSA and ANSI requirements.
m WARNING: Replacement LP tanks must match the regulator
connection supplied with this Weber
Liquid Propane Tank Requirements
• Check to be sure that tanks have a D.O.T. certification (1), and that they have been date
tested (2) is within five years of use. Your LP gas supplier can do this for you.
• All LP tank supply systems must include a collar to protect the tank valve.
• The LP tank must be a 20-lb. size approximately 18¼ inches high and 12¼ inches in
diameter.
• The tank must be constructed and marked in accordance with the Specifications
for LP - Gas Tanks of the U.S. Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) or the National
Standard of Canada, CAN/CSA-B339, Tanks, Spheres and Tubes or Transportation of
Dangerous Goods; and Commission, as applicable.
Canadian Liquid Propane Tank Requirements
Note: Your retailer can help you match a replacement tank to your grill.
• The LP tank must be constructed and marked in accordance with the specifications
for LP gas tanks, T.C.
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