Kenmore 137.23671310 Use & Care Manual page 4

• NEVER store a spare LP cylinder under or near the
appliance or in an enclosed area.
• Never fill a cylinder beyond 80% full.
• If the information in the two points above is not
Followed exactly, a fire causing death or serious injury
may occur.
• An overfilled or improperly stored cylinder is a hazard
due to possible gas release 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 and appliance and call
your fire department.
LP Cylinder
• The LP cylinder used with your grill must meet the following
requirements:
• Use LPcylinders only with these required measurements: 12"
(30.5cm) (diameter) x 18" (45.7 cm) (tall) with 20 lb. (9 kg.)
Capacity maximum.
LPcylinders must be constructed and marked in accordance
with specifications for LPcylinders of the U.S. Department of
Transportation (DOT) or for Canada, CANiCSA-B339,
cylinders, spheres and tubes for transportation of dangerous
goods. Transport Canada (TC). See LPcylinder collar for
marking.
LPcylinder valve must have:
Type I outlet compatible with
regulator or grill.
Safety relief valve. OPD Hand Wheel
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.
LPcylinder must be arranged for vapor withdrawal and include
collar to protect LPcylinder valve. Always keep LPcylinders in
upright position during use, transit or storage.
LP Tank Removal, Transport And Storage
Turn OFF all control knobs and LP tank valve. Turncoupling
nut counterclockwise by hand only - do not usetools to
disconnect. Lift LPtank wire upward off of LPtank collar,
then lift LPtank up and off of support bracket. Install safety
cap onto LP tank 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 Tank Valve
Safety Cap
Retainer Strap
A disconnected LPtank in storage or being transported
musthave a safety cap installed (as shown). Do not store
an LPtank in enclosed spaces such as a carport, garage,
porch, covered patio or other building. Never leave an LP
tank inside a vehicle which may become overheated by
the sun.
Do not store an LPtank in an area where children play.
LPcylinder in upright position for vapor withdrawal
LP (Liquefied Petroleum Gas)
LPgas is nontoxic, odorless and colorless when produced. For
Your Safety, LPgas has been given an odor (similar to rotten
cabbage) so that it can be smelled.
LPgas is highly flammable and may ignite unexpectedly when
mixed with air.
LP Cylinder Filling
Use only licensed and experienced dealers.
LPdealer must purge new cylinder before filling.
Dealer should NEVER fill LPcylinder 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 LPgas dealer for assistance.
Do not release liquid propane (LP)gas into the atmosphere.
This is a hazardous practice.
To remove gas from LPcylinder, contact an LPdealer or call a
local fire department for assistance. Check the telephone
directory under "Gas Companies" for nearest certified LP
dealers.
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