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USE AND CARE
DANGER
• NEVER store a spare LP tank under or near grill or in
enclosed areas
• Never fill the cylinder beyond 80% full.
• An overfilled or improperly stored tank is a hazard due
to possible gas release from the safety relief valve.
• If you see, smell or hear escaping gas, immediately get
away from the LP tank/grill and call your fire
department.
• If the above is not followed exactly, a fire causing
death or serious injury may occur.
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 .Loosen cylinder screw beneath bottom shelf, then
lift LP cylinder up and out of cart. 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. Always use cap and strap supplied with
valve. Other types of caps or plugs may result in leakage of
propane. Failure to use dust cap as directed may result in
serious personal injury and/or property damage.
• A disconnected LP cylinder in
storage or being transported
must have a dust 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.
• Do not store an LP cylinder in an area where children play.
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LP Cylinder Valve
Dust
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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 cylinders 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).
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. Always keep LP cylinders in
upright position during use, transit or storage.
LP cylinder in upright position for vapor withdrawal
LP (Liquefied Petroleum Gas)
• LP gas is nontoxic, odorless and colorless when produced. For
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 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.
See LP cylinder collar for
OPD Hand Wheel
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