Filling The Lp Gas Cylinder - Kenmore 125.16642900 Use & Care Manual

When purchasing or exchanging a cylinder for your gas grill, it must
be constructed and marked in accordance with the specifications
for LP gas cylinders of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
or the National Standard of Canada, CAN/CSA-B339 Cylinders,
Spheres and Tubes for Transportation of Dangerous Goods; and
Commission, as applicable; and provided with a listed over-filling
prevention device (OPD), and provided with a cylinder connection
device compatible with the connection for outdoor cooking
appliances.
The cylinder must also be equipped with:
• A shut-off valve terminating in a Type 1 gas cylinder valve
outlet.
• A Type 1 valve that prevents gas flow until a positive seal
is obtained.
• An arrangement for vapor withdrawal.
• A collar to protect the cylinder shut-off valve.
• A safety relief device having direct communication with
the vapor space of the cylinder.
• A listed over-filling prevention device (OPD).
Turn off the cylinder valve when your grill is not in use.
• Handle the tank with care.
• Always secure the cylinder in an upright position.
• Never connect an unregulated LP gas cylinder to your
grill.
• DO NOT expose LP gas cylinders to excessive heat or
ignition sources.
• DO NOT store a spare LP gas cylinder under or near
your grill.
• Allow only qualified LP gas dealers to fill or repair your
LP gas cylinder.
• DO NOT allow the cylinder to be filled beyond 80%
capacity.
• Read and follow all warnings and instructions that are on
the cylinder and that accompany this product.
Never store a spare LP gas cylinder under or near your
grill. This could cause excess pressure to be expelled
through the vapor relief valve resulting in fire, explosion,
or severe personal injury including death.
Note: PROPANE GAS IS HEAVIER THAN AIR AND WILL
COLLECT IN LOW AREAS.PROPER VENTILATION
IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT.
Keep the ventilation opening(s) of the LP gas cylinder
enclosure free and clear from obstructions and debris.
DO NOT insert any foreign objects into the valve outlet.
Damage to the back-check could result. A damaged
back-check can cause a leak, possibly resulting in
explosion, fire, severe bodily harm, or death.
FILLING THE LP GAS CYLINDER:
Allow only qualified LP gas dealers to properly fill or
repair your LP gas cylinder.
New tanks should be purged prior to filling; inform LP
gas dealer if you are using a new tank.
DO NOT allow the cylinder to be filled beyond 80%
capacity. Over-filled tanks can create a dangerous
condition. Over-filled tanks can build-up pressure and
cause the relief valve to expel propane gas vapors. The
vapor is combustible and if it comes in contact with a
spark source or flame an explosion causing severe
burns, bodily harm, or death could occur.
The 20 Ib LP cylinder used with this smoker must
conform to the following requirements.
Diameter- 12" (30.5cm)
Height 18" (45.7cm)
With a maximum capacity of 20 pounds. The gas
cylinder used must include a collar to protect the
cylinder valve. The cylinder supply system must be
arranged for vapor withdrawal.
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, other types of caps or plugs may result
in leakage of propane.
If you exchange a cylinder with a qualified exchange
program, be sure the cylinder has a Type 1 valve and
an over-filling prevention device (OPD).
INSTALLING THE LP GAS CYLINDER
ONTO THE GRILL:
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Check that the cylinder valve is closed by turning the knob
clockwise.
Place the cylinder into the tank holder in the bottom of
cabinet.
Orient the cylinder such that the valve opening faces the
side burner, and so that the hose is not kinked or
damaged.
Attach or detach regulator to the LP gas cylinder only
when cylinder is at rest in tank holder.
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